What is diversity and how do we encourage more diversity within PhDs We’re back for season 2! After a summer break Ebru, Seren and Meghan are back at it. In todays episode we focus on the aim of bending boundaries which is to encourage more diverse representation in PhDs. In the first episode of season 2 we are reflecting on how to encourage more people from diverse (academic) backgrounds to get into PhDs. We explore what diversity means to us and discuss why it is important to encourage more diversity within PhDs. We talk about some of the practical steps taken that have allowed ourselves to transition into a PhD, our experiences and how we think potential students could be encouraged to apply.    The North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership is holding application workshops the dates and event links are listed below:    Monday, November 13 10pm-12pm  NWSSDTP Applicant Workshop: Are you a 'Global Majority' Candidate? https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nwssdtp-applicant-workshop-are-you-a-global-majority-candidate-tickets-740094290947   Monday, November 13 1pm -3pm  NWSSDTP Applicant Workshop: Returning to Academia? https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nwssdtp-applicant-workshop-returning-to-academia-tickets-740094300977?aff=ebdsoporgprofile    Tuesday, November 14 10 am- 12pm NWSSDTP Applicant Workshop: First in your family to go to University? https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nwssdtp-applicant-workshop-first-in-your-family-to-go-to-university-tickets-740094270887?aff=ebdsoporgprofile