I am an Oxford Postgraduate Access Mentor, because I am convinced that Oxford should be an accessible place regardless of background.
As part of my access work, I have one-on-one mentoring sessions with prospective students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Many students, junior researchers and even senior academics struggle with imposter syndrome, particularly those who are underrepresented in academia. In honor of Women’s History Month, I organised an informal get-together for the members of Jesus College to discuss strategies for tackling imposter syndrome and navigating academia.