Sharing your story doesn't stop there; it keeps unfolding.
To honour, highlight and empower our students' unique identities, cultural backgrounds and stories, this page offers a glimpse into the celebrated holidays and occasions set to unfold throughout the academic year. There are plenty of ways you can get involved.
Black History Month
We're proud to support Black History Month, which is celebrated in October in the UK.
This year's theme is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride,' marking the contributions of Black people throughout history and looking ahead to a future of continued progress.
There's a variety of events and celebrations that students and staff can get involved in. Check out our official Black History Month events page.
Hear from our students
PhD Mathematics student Seun reflects on his journey from Nigeria to the UK and the legacy of Professor Nira Chamberlain OBE — a pioneering British-Jamaican mathematician who continues to inspire Black scholars in STEM.
If you'd like to share what this month means to you, then please contact The Student Communications Team at studentcommunications@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
The desire to acquire knowledge and excel intellectually does not discriminate. In life, you must choose to pursue what you love despite society’s discriminatory actions and ideologies. The journey is never easy, but with the right support network and inspirational figures to empower us, we can make our dreams and aspirations more achievable.
Seun, PhD Maths student