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AFBE-UK Celebrates Partnership with University Members

6 August 2024

AFBE-UK University Members Press Release

AFBE-UK Celebrates Partnership with University Members

The Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE-UK) celebrates a continued partnership with our member universities.

AFBE-UK is delighted to be partnering with 18 universities that span the whole of the UK which includes our newest members, the University of Bristol and the University of West England.

Our university partners are at the forefront of promoting inclusion and diversity for engineering students in the UK. This will ensure a more diverse workforce in years to come.

Our Partner Universities Include:

  • De Montfort University
  • Glasgow Caledonian University
  • University of Plymouth
  • University of Aberdeen
  • Heriot-Watt University
  • University of East Anglia
  • University College London
  • University of Loughborough
  • University of Strathclyde
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Bradford
  • University of Surrey
  • University of Sheffield
  • Imperial College London
  • University of Bristol
  • University of West England
  • University of Leicester
  • University of Sheffield Hallam
Dr Nike Folayan

Dr Nike Folayan MBE HonFREng, AFBE-UK co-founder, said: Our universities are the nurturing ground from where students really begin to gain knowledge and also a sense of belonging in engineering. We are delighted that our university partners value inclusion and understand their positions of power in enabling inclusion. We hope to continue to build on this with them.

Nikki Jonvik

Nikki Jonvik, AFBE Transition Programme Officer, said: We are thrilled to collaborate with these universities across the UK, each playing a crucial role in championing diversity and inclusion for their students. Their dedication is vital in ensuring that the next generation of engineers reflects the rich diversity of our society.

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