The Student Union have arranged a magnificent selection of events and activities for BHM 2020. They have kindly opened up all events so that staff can come along to and join in the conversations.

The event mix includes Netflix parties to watch, Becoming, 13th, Self Made and many more. There is a  BHM writing competition, a Teams anti-racism workshop facilitated by the amazing Osaro Hazel Otobo, a poetry night, and much more. Find out more here: https://www.thesubath.com/blackhistorymonth/

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Working collaboratively with Bath Spa University, we have access to the creative and innovative events they have organised this year. This year’s Black History Month will focus on the fantastic work that Black people in the UK are doing across many sectors. There’s a mixture of live talks streamed from Newton Park campus, online only talks, and YouTube Premieres, interviewing key speakers from across the community. You can reserve spaces at these online events through this link:  

www.ticketsource.co.uk/bathspaproductions 

Over the last few years the library has been compiling a strong reading list of works by Black authors.

This list has been added to again to help celebrate Black history.

You can find the latest list here.

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There will also be a survey of how to contribute to the list announced during October.

Join our panel of alumni experts to discuss how we can close the BME leadership gap and promote diversity.

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Studies in the UK show that graduates from black African and other black ethnic groups are the most likely to have no destination five years after graduating, standing at 9.4% and 10% respectively.

As the graduate job market becomes increasingly competitive, networking is essential in helping young people to make it into the workplace. But it seems that many basic career-building tools - networking opportunities, mentor networks and job postings - aren't geared towards black students.

Look out on the University of Bath Instagram page for Black students sharing their experiences and offering their tips on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing.

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Written by Black students focusing on raising awareness of the issues impacting black students and looking at initiatives we can put in place to make improvements.

These can be accessed via the University of Bath Instagram page and the Student Services web pages

A panel made up of individuals from GlaxoSmithKline plc, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Microsoft, is being brought together by the School of Management to discuss diversity and inclusion from Uni-Work.

Topics will include personal experiences and challenges faced in education and beyond university, how to develop your skills, applying for work, and wider diversity and inclusion in the work environment.

This event will be hosted online on 21st October from 13:15 – 14:05. Details on how to register will be shared soon, but contact Molly for more info.

We have a group of individuals that we are working with on the development of a Bath Staff of Colour Network.

If you would like to know more then please get in touch.

A peer to peer support group for black students. We are providing a safe space for students to discuss the issues affecting them with particular focus on supporting students’ wellbeing and mental health.

This is open to all University of Bath students who identify as being Black (African, Caribbean or Dual Heritage).

For further information or to be added to the attendance list please contact Imroze on the email below.

The Bright Network is a career discovery service, and they will be delivering two workshops on the 14th and 21st October 2020.

These workshops will focus on Black students, as well as other under represented groups.

You can register for 14th October event here and 21st October event here.

ED&I team will be hosting a series of Q&A discussions with influencers and gatekeepers of race relations.

These will consist of 1-2 min online chats throughout October.

You can continue with your self-reflection and education about becoming anti-racist through our resource page and learn more about becoming a white ally.