Hosted by Access, Participation, and Success at the Open University, the webinar will be opened by Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Blackman, who will reflect on how the Open University is working to address and reduce inequitable outcomes for BAME students. As well as presentations from 4 Higher Education Institutions, sharing experiences of their work, there will be an opportunity to share views and experiences in interactive sessions on MS Teams. 

As advisers to the nation on all matters of science, medicine, and public health, we are compelled to underscore the value of science-based decision-making at all levels of government.  Our nation is at a critical time in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic with important decisions ahead of us, especially concerning the efficacy and safety of vaccines.