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Black History Month

Every October, Black History Month (BHM) in the UK celebrates Black history, arts, and culture.

If you are planning an activity for Black History Month, or an EDI event at any time of the year, please get in touch with the EDI Centre.

Black History Month events

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Imperial People

Ayo Oluyemi

“I'm really excited about creating spaces for Black students at Imperial.”

Ayo Oluyemi is the Education Projects Coordinator in the Education Office and is leading a project to improve the experience of Black students at Imperial.

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Peter Bryan

“The Black Doctoral Network is a space where PhD students can socialise, network and get advice.”

Peter Bryan is a fourth-year postgraduate research student in the Department of Bioengineering and co-chair of the Black Doctoral Network.

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Blessings Mwanza

“It’s the creativity of maths that appeals to me, and how there are probably infinite ways to solve a problem and come to the same answer.”

Blessings Mwanza is a third year Mathematics student in the Department of Mathematics and President of the Afro-Caribbean Society.

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Comfort Oluwakoya

“I want Black and minority ethnic students to know that they belong at Imperial and that there’s a place here for them.”

Comfort Oluwakoya is a Medical student and is Imperial College Union’s current Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Officer.

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Professor Samuel Agyei-Mensah

“The experience of being a visiting professor has been incredibly beneficial. I’ve been able to strengthen existing networks, develop new partnerships and collaborations, and deliver lectures to student and public audiences.”

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Imperial As One
Imperials As One (IAO) is the university's staff network for BME and race