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82 seconds of mindblowing BLACK history in spoken word from Big Scoop Thompson 🎙️ How many legends did you recognise from the vidseo. This Black History Month, let's go beyond the limited narratives and delve deeper into the rich tapestry of Black British history. Big Scoop's powerful poem, "Straight Out the Facts Machine," urges us to reclaim the narrative and acknowledge the pivotal role Black people have played in shaping the UK. From the Cheddar Man, the oldest intact skeleton found in Britain, to Roman emperors like Septimius Severus, Black history is woven into the very fabric of the nation. Let's celebrate these often-overlooked contributions and acknowledge the diverse heritage that makes Britain what it is today. How can we ensure that Black history is accurately represented and celebrated in mainstream education and media? Share your thoughts in the comments! Listen to Big Scoop's full poem and join the conversation on LinkedIn. Let's celebrate Black History Month by amplifying Black voices and reclaiming the narrative of Black British history. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackBritishHistory #HiddenHistory #Diversity #Inclusion #RepresentationMatters #Poetry #SpokenWord #BigScoop #VantaSTEM #ReclaimingNarratives Ali Saad Big Scoop Thompson

Join us in celebrating three years of our Broadening Horizons programme. This is a one-of-a-kind inclusion and diversity scheme delivers a year-long package of tailored support and resources to young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Managed by our Race and Ethnicity Unit in partnership with leading chemical sciences industry companies, Broadening Horizons follows on from our Missing Elements report, which highlighted systemic barriers in science. To get a taste of life in science, each cohort experiences: *A taster event to explore the range of careers available in the chemical sciences and form the intra-cohort and cohort-partner relationships *Site visits hosted by the partner companies, access to employment opportunities including ringfenced placements *A tailored industry-focused mentoring programme *Ongoing career support through RSC membership. The programme is free to participate in, thanks to the contributions received from our partners, and is open to all Black and minority ethnic undergraduates, postgraduates, or recent graduates in the chemical sciences at a UK or Republic of Ireland institution. You can also view a flipbook full of the first-hand experiences of members of each cohort ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eNvAmsGg Nanomerics Ltd AM Technology Oxford Nanopore Technologies GSK Unilever RSSL Johnson Matthey Syngenta Charles River Laboratories AstraZeneca BASF

Together We Can Break Glass Ceilings ⛓️💥Highlights from the Black Pharma Annual Summit 📸 Wednesday night was sensational. The energy and ambience at the Salesforce Tower was truly inspiring. A huge thank you to everyone who made it such a resounding success. When brainstorming the theme, we knew it was crucial to showcase the diverse paths to success in the pharmaceutical industry. We wanted to feature leaders who not only represent the communities we serve but also inspire the next generation of aspiring professionals and mind blowing! 🙌 Marcia your profound keynote opened our eyes to untold Black history and provided clear steps to break those glass ceilings. 🌟 To our incredible panellists – Tina Emmanuel and Dominick – your candid answers and wealth of experience shared were invaluable. Thank you for shedding light on your journeys to senior leadership. 🔗 To Kerry for demonstrating true allyship and coordinating seamless comms to bring our esteemed speakers together. 🤝 The early careers Q&A session was buzzing with insightful questions and invaluable advice from company reps. A fantastic opportunity for those looking to get their foot in the door! 🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors, Takeda and Parexel for their support in helping us break glass ceilings together. 👏 To the Black Pharma leadership team, your dedication and hard work in organising and executing this amazing event were evident in every detail. Yannick Shanel Kadifa Adeola Chigoziri Andrew 🎉 And finally, to all the attendees, thank you for your active participation and for making the summit so special. Please share your highlights and takeaways in the comments below! #BlackPharma #DiversityInLeadership #CareerAdvancement #BreakingTheGlassCeiling #Pharma #Inspiration #Empowerment #RepresentationMatters

Elevate, our award-winning accelerator programme designed to empower #KingstonUni's Black students with access to professionals, opportunities, and a vibrant community, is celebrating its four year anniversary. 🎉 Taking place at Town House on Tuesday 15th October the event will celebrate The ELEVATE Programme and feature a keynote speech from Kingston University Alumni Eddie Kadi a comedian, tv and radio presenter who competed on Strictly Come Dancing last year. Current staff and students book your place by Sunday 6th October 👇 https://lnkd.in/emuaSbhY

Ready to unlock the secrets to senior leadership in the pharmaceutical industry?🔓 Join me at the Black Pharma Together We Can: Break Glass Ceilings Annual Summit as I lead the panel discussion "Advancing Diversity in Senior Leadership." The panel will explore key topics, including how to leverage your education and experience to break glass ceilings, the importance of networking and mentorship for career advancement, and the future trends and essential skills needed to stay ahead and overcome barriers in the pharmaceutical industry. 🎫A Limited number of seats are still available, register NOW before Friday’s deadline or Tickets sell out! I look forward to seeing old friends and making new connections 🫱🏿🫲🏾 https://lnkd.in/ewGy5Y9C #BlackPharma #Leadership #Diversity #pharma #seniorleaders #promotion #jobs

Unlock your full potential, position yourself for leadership roles, and shape your future at the Black Pharma Annual Summit! Only 4 days left to register! Join us for an engaging and interactive panel discussion led by Black Pharma's Clive Sowah. He'll be diving deep into the questions you've been wanting to ask industry leaders, fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge an insights. The panel will explore key topics, including how to leverage your education and experience to break glass ceilings, the importance of networking and mentorship for career advancement, and the future trends and essential skills needed to stay ahead of the curve and overcome barriers in the pharmaceutical industry. The TWC summit offers a unique opportunity to: • Grow your network • Gain valuable insights from industry leaders • Explore career opportunities • Be part of a powerful community • Break Glass Ceilings! Help create a more inclusive and equitable pharmaceutical landscape. Register now and be part of the solution: 'Together We Can: Breaking the Glass Ceiling' Wednesday, October 2nd at the Salesforce Tower, London Registration closes at 11am this Friday, so don’t miss your chance and register now! https://lnkd.in/eMHt5ADi #BlackPharma #DiversityAndInclusion #LeadershipDevelopment #PharmaceuticalIndustry

The Royal Society of Chemistry data driven approach to equity is making tangible changes in the lives of underrepresented identities 💯 This includes targeted programmes to bring Black students into some of the leading companies in industry 👩🏾⚕️👨🏿🎓 Other incentives include mentoring for Black high school students, networking opportunities and better representation at committee / governance levels ! 👏🏾 It's refreshing to see how momentum is building and change is happening 🙌🏾 Check the full episode with Dr Helen Pain, CEO of the RSC 👀 #STEMinism #Equity #Diversity #RSC #BlackInSTEM

Hats off to the Royal Society of Chemistry for taking action after discovering the imbalance in representation 🎓 Helen Pain MBE CChem FRSC recalls how the story of an RSC affiliate, Robert Mokaya, changed her perspective. 🙌🏾 Our first podcast episode was with Robert, and we had discovered that he had NEVER been rewarded research funding, even whilst being at the height of his academic career and someone who was certainly due funding 🤯 the reason? what do you think? Things are changing, as Robert has now been elected as future president of the RSC (The first identifying Black person to hold this honour!) 👊🏾👏🏾 Testimonials can be powerful and should never be ignored. Only by listening and taking action can we make positive change ✨️ 💯 We found this episode incredibly inspirational and recommend you check the full episode below!! 👇🏾 #STEMinism #Equity #Testimonials #RaceRepresentation #PositiveChange #BlackInSTEM

Say YES to opportunities that you may not have had on your radar... 🙌🏾 It might just land you your next job / promotion / win 🏆 This has worked for us MANY times in the past, and appears to work well for CEOs like Dr. Helen Pain. Check the full episode out on our YT page, link 👇🏾 #STEMinism #Equity #CareerAcceleration #JustSayYES

Never underestimate the power of role models. YOU may go on to inspire the next CEO or Company Founder 💯 Over the course of the podcast series, we've repeatedly heard from all our guests... Seeing people who look like you in positions of leadership can go a long way to inspire you along the same route 🙌🏾 Helen Pain MBE CChem FRSC CEO of the RSC 💎 talks about her experience of this on the latest (and final!) episode of STEMinism Season 1 😱 Are you that person in someone's life? What are your thoughts on role modelling and leadership? 🤔 let us know in the comments! Ali Saad Clive Adjetey Sowah #STEMinism #WomenInSTEM #BlackInSTEM #Equity #Diversity #Leadership #RoleModels