Black History Month is a celebration of black history, culture and pride dedicated to honouring the contributions and achievements of Black people throughout history, as well as embracing the strength and unity found in our vibrant community.
In the UK, the month of October is put aside to recognise and celebrate the contributions and the achievements of the black community and learn about black historical and contemporary figures who contribute to Britain.
Black History Month further aims to highlight the pride and struggles of people of black origin and other persons of colour from African and Caribbean backgrounds.
This year, to celebrate Black History Month, we are joining in on the BHM UK theme but highlighting our diverse community with 'Reclaiming Narratives: ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Stories'.
Reclaiming Narratives: ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Stories
While we are aligning with the BHM UK theme, we want to focus on sharing success stories at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ from our Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) community. Join us in celebrating the contributions, achievements, and diversity of the staff and students that shape ºìÐÓÊÓƵ.
This year, we have once again worked in partnership with ºìÐÓÊÓƵ:Union to put together a range of activities on behalf of the Black History Month Planning Group, Race Equality Champions, Race Network, and Race Action Group. We invite everyone to get involved in as many activities as possible this October!
Events
Have a look at what we have in store for this year’s Black History Month:
01 October 2024
Join us for a panel discussion providing insights on progressing in research and successfully applying for research grants.
03 October 2024
Join us for a panel discussion providing insights on progressing in research and successfully applying research grants.
08 October 2024
Professional support staff share their career journeys, challenges, and triumphs.
30 October 2024
Join us for a celebratory event featuring a keynote speech to conclude Black History Month.
Reading List
- ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Library have put together a for everyone to enjoy
Read our dedicated blogs:
Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of our diverse community for Black History Month (BHM) 2023 this October! Let's Connect, Create and Celebrate together to honour the contributions and achievements of Black people throughout history. Hear from Staff Equality Champion for Race Leila Neshat Mokadem to learn more about this year's theme, exciting line-up of events and how to get involved.
Black History Month (BHM) is an annual worldwide celebration of black achievements. It's an opportunity for us as a university community to celebrate diversity and educate ourselves about race, ethnicity, and learn more about the rich historical contributions of Afro-Caribbean people to the UK.
In honour of Black History Month 2022, the Staff Race Equality Network and the Race Action Group organised an open lecture entitled "Who Am I?" on Thursday 20 October. The event, also part of the university's Vibrant Campus initiative, saw internal and external speakers address an audience of 30 staff members and students.
In his community story, Student President for Education and Welfare, Emmanuel Akerele, looks ahead to Black History Month, which begins on October 1.
As the university marks Black History Month we caught up with Dr Ibiye Iyalla, the Academic Strategic Lead for Corporate & Postgraduate Programmes at the School of Engineering and Programme leader for Subsea Engineering.
In her community story, social work student and member of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Black Liberation Network, Emma-Lee Davidson, looks at how to be a good ally and support the BIPOC community, both at university and further afield.