The University of Westminster recognises the importance of Black History every month and not just in October. Our Black History Year programme hosts events of critical interest and holds a space to explore Black history, casting an eye on where the past has taken Black realities in the current day.
The University of Westminster’s Black History Year showcases our commitment to Black History reflecting the richness of our University – past and present.
It's a celebration of Black history, stories, lives, politics, creativity, and achievement. And it is a chance to learn from, and share space with, amazing Black historians, musicians, executives, writers, artists, thinkers, academics and our own alumni.
To this end, we seek to educate, enlighten, inspire and create community – in our organisation and beyond.
Our events programme
The Black History Year (BHY) steering group curates' cultural content and the Black History Year blog is a repository of past Black History year events. This is also a place for sharing stories of our colleagues, students and alumni as well as a link to media news, podcasts and programmes that highlight Black voices in arts, culture, politics, social discourse and more.
Upcoming events in 2022/2023 academic year
To keep up to date with future BHY events, visit our Student Hub events page and the Black History Year blog for further information.
To celebrate Black History Month, we will be hosting:
- Tuesday 11 October, 6pm to 7pm: Black History Year: Professor Catherine Loveday in conversation with John Amaechi - online event
- Thursday 20 October, 6pm to 8pm: Westminster Conversations: Art challenging gendered and racialised violence of Immigration detention
- Tuesday 8 November: How did I get here? Know-how for overcoming the barriers to career success
- Throughout October: University of Westminster Students’ Union Black History Month events
Further information and resources
Introducing: Black History Year Create, a new decolonised student-focused initiative funded by the University’s Quintin Hogg Trust: first decolonised ‘career-ready’ student programme written for Black students.
Read more via the Student Hub news article for more information.
Black History Year and Black Lives Matter:
- Black History Year webpage
- To find out what other events and news we have please visit Black History Year blog
- University of Westminster makes further progress on Black Lives Matter Commitments
- University of Westminster publishes Black Lives Matter Commitment Plan
- University of Westminster Statement on Black Lives Matter
Equality, Diversity and inclusion
Student groups and societies
Student groups are an opportunity for students to meet like-minded people with similar interests and passions. Their core function is to provide our students with opportunities that enhance their University experience – such as sports clubs, societies and student jobs – and to be a platform through which their voices can be heard.
Find out more about student groups and societies on your Students' Union website.
How to contact us
If you wish to suggest any event ideas, new stories or articles, we would love to hear from you.
Please email us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter via @bmenet_UoW.
