What works in terms of increasing the diversity of people choosing maritime careers? Which are the most valuable and transferable lessons from other STEM led sectors in identifying barriers and solutions to make maritime careers highly desirable for all?
Background
The grow and level up the economy strategic priority is at the heart of the government’s agenda to spread opportunity across the UK. Transport has a crucial role to play, whether it be through improving connectivity across the United Kingdom and growing the economy by enhancing the transport network, on time and on budget. DfT has a number of specific interests in this space, notably our infrastructure projects, Places for Growth and our apprenticeships and skills work.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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'FindAScienceBerth': connecting underrepresented groups in marine science with available berths on scientific research vessels
The Challenger Society for Marine Science (the UK's main professional society for marine science) recently conducted a survey of its members, revealing that of those surveyed 92% identified as being from a white backgrou...
Funded by: NERC
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to increase diversity in marine science by connecting underrepresented groups with available berths on research vessels, addressing the question directly.