Every year our university community comes together to celebrate Black history, culture, and achievements during Black History Month in October.

Black History Month is a time to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society. It also serves as an opportunity to inspire and empower future generations.

This year’s national theme for Black History Month is ‘Saluting our sisters’ – highlighting black women’s critical role in shaping black history, culture and communities.

This year, we have a variety of events and celebrations – everything from exhibitions, panel discussions, talks, and workshops.

View the full events listing.

Read more on the theme on the official Black History Month website.

We have a rich programme of events throughout the university coming up – including talks by alumni, poetry readings, and film screenings, including:

• Black Sporting Icons display
  Throughout the month of October (drop in to see the exhibition)
  David Ross Sports Village, University Park
• Black History Month reading list
  Throughout the month of October
  UoN Libraries
• Ask me anything: Black History Month Instagram live
  Tuesday 24 October, 7pm onwards
  @UoNResX Instagram page
• African Drumming Workshop
  Thursday 26 October, 12-2pm
  Medical School Foyer, QMC