Academy of Medical Sciences admits lack of diversity

Body commits to ‘bolder action for real, sustained change’ with a new BAME strategy

The Academy of Medical Sciences has promised “bolder action” after its own report revealed a continuing lack of diversity among its membership.

Black, Asian and minority-ethnic researchers remain underrepresented in the academy’s governance, fellowship and grant schemes, found the academy’s sixth annual diversity report, written by external consultants from Select Statistics and Inclusive Recruiting.