How to build inclusive mentorship programmes for Black students: To create inclusive mentorship programmes for Black university students, we must ensure they are culturally relevant, address unique challenges and foster peer support

Black student higher education enrolment has risen significantly in recent years, which is a sign of progress towards increased diversity and representation. But despite this positive development, there is still a concerning disparity between degree attainment and academic performance of Black and white students, underscoring the need for immediate attention and intervention.