Starting Block Festival

Step into anti-racism: Learn, connect, take action

Part of Starting Block Festival.

Key Information:

Date and time
Tue 15 September 2026
13:00 - 14:00
Location
1D005, Bower Ashton Campus, Further info
Contact
Xavier Baker Xavier.Baker@uwe.ac.uk
Cost
Free
Attendance
Booking not required
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Description

Explore, learn, and take action in this interactive anti-racism drop-in space. Through short, self-guided activities, you’ll build your understanding of key concepts, develop confidence in recognising and responding to everyday situations, and discover how you can be an active bystander.

Explore topics such as microaggressions, challenge yourself with real-life scenarios, engage with the No More Silence zine, and find out about support tools including Report + Support, Speak Up, and the student anti-racism module. You’ll also discover more about UWE Bristol’s wider Equity Programme and the support available to help create a more inclusive university community. Staff from EDI, the Civic and Inclusivity Team, and Library Services will be available to chat, answer questions, and support your journey.

Why attend?

  • Explore what racism, microaggressions and everyday discrimination can look like.
  • Try interactive, self-guided activities and real-life scenarios.
  • Build confidence in recognising and challenging racism.
  • Learn how to be an active bystander and support others.
  • Discover our support tools including Report + Support and Speak Up.
  • Explore the No More Silence zine and student anti-racism module.
  • Find out more about our Equity Programme and Anti-Racism Strategy.
  • Chat with staff, ask questions and discover where to get support.

Registration and tickets

No need to book, just turn up on the day.

  • Cost: Free
  • Attendance: Booking not required

Location

1D005
Bower Ashton Campus
Kennel Lodge Road
Bristol
BS3 2JT
UK

Bower Ashton Campus map

Accessibility

UWE Bristol welcomes all abilities/disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders to our events. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then let us know by contacting events@uwe.ac.uk, so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.

  • Disabled parking: Yes
  • Step-free access: Yes
  • Automatic doors: Yes
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Induction loop: Yes
  • Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
  • Quiet spaces available: Yes

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