Current Project

Expanding our impact

Phase 2 of the CAREERS project runs from August 2026 to December 2028. Our plan is to expand CAREERS; leveraging the momentum, evidence, and partnerships developed during this pilot to scale our activities and maximise our impact.

We are recruiting

We're looking for ethnically minoritised students to join our paid Environmental Innovators Programme, where you'll use your skills working on projects with environmental organisations to address their priorities as well as learning about environmental careers and building a network in the environmental sector.

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Shaping what comes next

Our future plans will be built on a strong evidence base, ensuring that every step we take is informed, targeted, and impactful. We will draw on:

Student insights

Guided by our Student Engagement Panel, we are listening to lived experiences and perspectives to shape an approach that genuinely meets the needs of students of colour considering environmental careers.

Evidence from the pilot

Findings from our Citizen Science Days and other pilot initiatives will show what works in practice, highlighting where barriers still exist, and revealing opportunities to make participation more inclusive and effective.

Expert collaboration

We work alongside our partners and collaborators to bring in specialist knowledge, challenge assumptions, and strengthen the reach and impact of our work.

Growth in progress

The next phase is already taking root- keep an eye on our website and LinkedIn for updates as we grow, progress, and share our successes.
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Department of Environment and Geography
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5NG

Funded by

This project is supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) as part of its commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in environmental research.

Note: We use the terms People of Colour and Students of Colour respectfully, while recognising the limitations and complexities of these terms. We value the importance of acknowledging, respecting, and celebrating the cultural and ethnic identities of individuals within the broad categories they describe.