Black History Year – ensuring Black History Month is every month

Our Black History Year (BHY) showcases our commitment to Black lived and living experiences by reflecting the richness of our University – past and present.

About Black History Year

The University of Westminster’s Black History Year (BHY) showcases our commitment to Black lived and living experiences by 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.

Upcoming events

Starting off our new academic year, you can find out more and book your place at each of the following BHY events:

Black History Year Celebrates – Wednesday 14 October, 5:30pm to 8pm, Hideaway Regent Street campus

Join us for 'Black History Year Celebrates' – a vibrant evening marking Black History through music, culture, food and community.

WeNetwork: BAME founders' club – Tuesday 6 October, 2pm to 3:45pm, Zone29

This hands-on event will give you the opportunity to tackle your strengths and weaknesses head-on. We will have practical activities to get stuck into and build actionable strategies that suit your specific business needs.

Calibrated to miss us: Professor Mykaell Riley's inaugural lecture – Tuesday 6 October, 6pm to 8pm, Regent Street Cinema

Join Professor Myhaell Riley's inaugural lecture as he explores the culture of Black British music.

WeBLAC launch event – Tuesday 20 October, 11am-2pm, Harrow Campus and Thursday 22 October, 11am-1:30pm, Zone29

Join us as we launch WeBLAC (Wellbeing and Black-Led Advancement Collective), a new University of Westminster initiative dedicated to promoting wellbeing, belonging, representation and opportunities for Black students.

Black History Year: Rethinking disability – Wednesday 11 November, 6pm to 7:15pm, online session

How do everyday institutions shape what disability means, who is recognised and who belongs? This talk explores disability through an intersectional perspective, examining how race and gender influence how disabled people experience education, healthcare, employment and public services.

Got an event idea?

We are keen to hear from you regarding any event ideas you have, speakers you may wish to suggest or Black identity events you have attended. Please get in touch, our email address is [email protected].