Ethnic Representation Index

We have built an Ethnic Representation index (ERI) that gives a comprehensive perspective on the different aspects of the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (B.A.M.E.)* student journey as well as staff (academic and professional services) and executive representation. The indicators cover 3 categories - Student, Staff and Outcomes.

Bringing B.A.M.E. students and staff into our universities is essential, but it's not enough. Students and staff of all backgrounds must equally:

• feel a sense of belonging
• thrive in their academic work
• be protected from abuse and discrimination.

Findings

Key findings from the latest ERI report:

• The average B.A.M.E. representation among academics, professors, senior managers, professional services staff on lower grades, governors, and executives falls short of university student B.A.M.E. representation at all teaching levels.
• The average B.A.M.E. awarding gap (the difference between the number of White and B.A.M.E. students awarded first class or 2:1 degrees) is 12.3%, with some gaps of over 20% reported at several universities.
• For Black students, the awarding gap is even more significant, with an average gap of 19.3%. In 10% of universities the awarding gap is over 30%.