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The work of Professor Thema Monroe-White provides the strongest evidence yet that a scientist’s background influences the research they pursue and the technology they build.

September this year saw Professor Bernadine Idowu’s illustrious career rocket to new heights by her recognition as newly minted Professor of Biomedical Sciences at the University of West London. What’s special about her appointment is that this makes her only the 73rd black female professor in the UK. 

For Black History Month, Ankita Anirban shares how Earl Shaw combined his research in laser physics whilst advocating for the rights of Black researchers and inspiring future generations of scientists.

Gloria Charite and Marcela Alves Lopes are at different stages of their research careers at Oxford. As part of Black History Month, Morgan Mitchell explores their unique paths into academic research, barriers they've faced, and how their backgrounds have shaped their experiences.

To celebrate Black History Month, Dr Yemisi Bokinni takes us on a journey to uncover the scientific roots of plants in modern medicine through the work of Dr Damian Cohall, a researcher exploring how heritage informs nature’s potential to tackle our most pressing health challenges.