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Keele and HORIBA UK: Partnering to drive diversity in STEM
Keele University is proud to be among the first partners of the newly launched HORIBA Foundation UK, a philanthropic initiative started by HORIBA UK dedicated to advancing scientific research and broadening participation in STEM( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) higher education across the UK.
The HORIBA Foundation UK was created to tackle two interconnected challenges:
• Removing barriers for students from underrepresented or deprived backgrounds to make STEM education more accessible.
• Supporting scientific research that addresses the pressing challenges of our time, in line with HORIBA’ s global mission to utilise science and technology for a sustainable future.
Through this partnership, Keele will host the HORIBA Scholarships, designed to support talented postgraduate students from diverse backgrounds in STEM. This initiative reflects Keele’ s commitment to inclusivity and excellence in education, and HORIBA’ s vision of empowering new voices in science.
Dr Simon FitzGerald, Head of Science and Technology at HORIBA UK, said:
“ We are delighted to partner with Keele to establish the HORIBA Scholarships, our first programme specifically supporting a more diverse postgraduate STEM student community. Keele’ s commitment to an exemplary teaching experience, their willingness to develop a scholarship scheme that really met our vision, and the obvious shared values we hold, was most appealing.
“ The HORIBA Foundation UK is an advocate and supporter of action to create a more diverse scientific community in the UK. This will ensure a broader range of viewpoints are brought together, which means better questions are asked, leading to more effective and impactful solutions.
“ Our foundation is committed to empowering new voices and unlocking fresh thinking that will bring new insights to the challenges of today and tomorrow. Keele University is a valued partner in this quest, and we look forward to encouraging and supporting our HORIBA Scholars as they continue their journey into science.”
Keele University is proud to work alongside HORIBA in providing these scholarships, ensuring that talented individuals from all backgrounds have the opportunity to thrive in STEM and contribute to a more inclusive and innovative scientific future.