Black History Month

Wellbeing and careers resources

During Black History Month, we understand that you may be looking for resources for a number of reasons. From help with your wellbeing due to certain difficult conversations and topics attached to the month, to access to careers advice, guidance or support that is specific to and understanding of the Black experience. You may want to know more information about being an ally to those apart of the Black community.

Whatever your reasoning, please refer to the list below over the month:

Looking after you

  • Black Girl In Om: Creating space for Black women
  • The Underbelly: Wellness through yoga
  • Reju: Practice self-care through the touch of an app, created by Black people
  • BlackPeopleTalk: Resources that range from help with anxiety and stress to the feeling of (Un)belonging
  • QTIPOC: A community of individuals creating space for people of colour who identify as LGBTQIA+
  • Pennies to Pounds: Demystifying personal finance and ensuring that financial literacy be a fundamental skill that should be accessible to everyone
  • BlkOut: A not-to-profit social enterprise run by a collective of gay, bi, trans, queer black men that works together to address shared challenges, create platforms for their voices and build networks and active communities.

General mental health, well-being and financial support

  • Mind: Information and support for mental health as a Black person
  • Student minds: A mental health charity putting young people first
  • BlackBullion: An award-winning resource which equips students with money skills for life. As a University of Leicester student, you can now sign up for BlackBullion for free. Find out more on how to do this via our SharePoint site (log-in required). Please note this is only accessible to University of Leicester students.
  • Cost of living hub: The University of Leicester, together with the Students' Union, is committed to supporting our community. Along with existing support, we have taken additional steps to help our all of our students. This includes undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students.
  • Browse our wellbeing resources offering dedicated support. We're here for you.

For staff, more information on support and advice available at the University, can be gained from the Equalities Team and the University Staff BAME Forum (bame@le.ac.uk).

Careers resources

Step into PR

The Taylor Bennet Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of Step into PR, their new Virtual Insight Programme. It is designed to inspire and engage young people (aged 16 and over) from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. The 5-day virtual insight programme will explore a career in Public Relations (PR) and Communications, with the opportunity to build your confidence, gain valuable skills and explore a variety of career options available to them within the PR industry. Register your interest now. Deadline to apply: Friday 6 October, 11.59pm.

Black Tech Fest

Celebrate Black culture at the Black Tech Fest from Tuesday 10 October – Thursday 12 October 2023.

#10,000 Black Interns

Access an array of internships for Black students from #10,000 Black Interns.

2024 Black Heritage Summer Internship Programme: Economic and Financial Consulting

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. They are looking for analytical, collaborative and highly motivated students to join their Summer Internship Programme in London from July to August 2024. This Black Heritage Summer Internship Programme is an in-person internship for those who self-identify as Black heritage ethnic minority background with a strong interest in a career in economic consulting. Apply now. Deadline to apply: Wednesday 31 January 2024.

Black Heritage Talent Insight Programme

Interested in Audit, Tax, Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory, and Technology services? Find out more about working with KPMG and sign up to hear when applications open for their Black Heritage Talent Insight Programme.

Bright Network Black Heritage Future Leaders 2023

Partnering with employers who are putting inclusion at the forefront of their recruitment, the Bright Network is hosting the Black Heritage Future Leaders event on Monday 2 October, 12.00pm. Register your interest by Tuesday 26 September.

Discover more opportunities through our Careers & Employability team.

Reading list by Black authors

The University’s curated reading list for Black History Month offers a wide range of reading and audio material to dive into. Check out the list for your next favourite read. You can also support the library through their Represent campaign, to help diversify our collections or if you are a current University of Leicester student, become a Library Champion and work with the library to help improve the student experience in the library.

Strong Black leads on Netflix

Looking for something to watch on Netflix? Browse Netflix's list of programmes and films featuring a Black lead.

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