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Black History Month
Events
We're hosting a month of events to celebrate Black History and culture this October. Learn more about what's happening in each week!
Black History Month
We're hosting a month of events to celebrate Black History and culture this October. Learn more about what's happening in each week!
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African-Caribbean Freshers Social
Don't miss out on our African-Caribbean Freshers Social hosted by your Students' Union in collaboration with the African Caribbean Society! Play games, compete in quizzes, win prizes, enjoy our free refreshments and meet your new ACS committee for this academic year!
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Free Haircuts with EZ Cuttz
Ezra from EZ Cuttz will be coming onto campus to offer free haircuts to students. Be sure to arrive early as haircuts are on a first come first serve basis.
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African Drumming
A hands-on session exploring African rhythms, coordination and group participation. No previous experience is needed and the session will be led by an experienced instructor.
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Black Girl Collective Meet & Great - Games Night
Join us for a fun night of games, laughter and good vibes while getting to know the amazing girls in our community. This is a completely free event. No tickets required, just an open invitation for you to come along.
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Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series with Lord Simon Woolley
Join us on 12 October for a thought-provoking lecture from Lord Simon Woolley, who will deliver the next instalment of our Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session, and drinks reception.
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Free African food tasters
Jollof Republic will be offering free African food tasters to students throughout the day.
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Raising Black Talent
Join the Raising Black Talent programme on to hear from accomplished cybersecurity and risk leader Wale Micaiah, Founder and Lead Mentor of the Cyber Security Mentoring Group (CSMG).
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Steelacts Productions presents You Are African Before Anything
This semi-autobiographical one woman show explores the complexities of the African mother-daughter bond. The protagonist, Chile, a British Nigerian woman in her mid-twenties is faced with a huge responsibility as the family’s first daughter.
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Leicester Jazz House presents Mellow Baku Quartet: Booksong
A uniquely compelling performer with a voice that moves through all shades of feeling, Mellow Baku has spent two decades on stages across the UK and internationally.
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Love and loathing. Riots and Romance: African American GIs in Britain in WW2
Join Dr Liam McCarthy for the launch of a new book which uncovers much of the hidden history to find out how new found equality for Black GIs in Britain helped revitalise the civil rights movement in America after the war and the living legacy that they left behind.
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What could coaching or mentoring unlock for you
During this creative and reflective session, we’ll explore: the strengths and experiences you already bring, some of the stories or limiting beliefs that might hold us back, what you would like more of in your future, how coaching and mentoring can provide space, challenge and support; and opportunities to access coaching or mentoring, or to use your own experience to support others. Email [email protected] to book your place
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Taylormade Studios: Virgo Multiverse
Tales of intergalactic diaspora told through multimedia multidisciplinary melanated minds and movement combined with open source software and lo-fi hardware.