The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disabled researchers’ career progression

Preethi Premkumar; Nicole Brown; Nicola Martin; Yvonne Robinson

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disabled researchers’ career progression

Preethi Premkumar, Nicole Brown, Nicola Martin, Yvonne Robinson

Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

Abstract

In this presentation, I report on a study that explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disabled researchers, focusing on the intersections between disability, race, gender, and caregiving responsibilities. I will begin with an overview of the study context before exploring the research process, which included an embodied approach to analysis. I will then present the three key themes that were identified: (1) the nuanced experiences of researchers during the pandemic, (2) opportunities for career progression arising from working remotely, and (3) significant barriers to advancement. The majority of the presentation will focus on actionable recommendations for individuals, institutions, policymakers, and funders, to foster equity and diversity in higher education and research to ensure a more inclusive and equitable future for the academy.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2 Apr 2025
Event	Minoritised Life Sciences Future Forum - Birmingham International Conference Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 31 Mar 2025 → 2 Apr 2025 https://mlsfutureforum.com/

Conference

Conference	Minoritised Life Sciences Future Forum
Abbreviated title	MLSFF
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Birmingham
Period	31/03/25 → 2/04/25
Internet address	https://mlsfutureforum.com/

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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NBrown - COVID19 and career progress - PPK editsFinal published version, 11.6 MBLicence: CC BY 4.0

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1 Exhibition
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How the COVID pandemic affected the career progress of disabled researchers who are minoritized by race, gender and caring responsibilities
Premkumar, P., Brown, N., Martin, N. & Robinson, Y., 2 Apr 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster

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The DISCOVerY project: Understanding the impact of the COVID pandemic on the career progress of Disabled researchers in the UK
Premkumar, P. (Photographer), Martin, N., Brown, N., Robinson, Y. & Grant, R., 27 Nov 2024
Research output: Non-textual form › Exhibition
The DISCOVerY Project: Understanding the impact of the COVID pandemic on the career progress of Disabled researchers in the UK
Premkumar, P., Brown, N., Martin, N., Robinson, Y. & Grant, R., Aug 2024
Research output: Non-textual form › Website

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on disabled researchers’ career progression

Abstract

Conference

UN SDGs

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Research output

How the COVID pandemic affected the career progress of disabled researchers who are minoritized by race, gender and caring responsibilities

The DISCOVerY project: Understanding the impact of the COVID pandemic on the career progress of Disabled researchers in the UK

The DISCOVerY Project: Understanding the impact of the COVID pandemic on the career progress of Disabled researchers in the UK

Cite this