The Heritage Collective: Honouring Black History, Culture and Identity
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 19 October 2026
17:30 - 20:00 - Location
- 6X101, Bristol Business School, Frenchay Campus , Further info
- Contact
- Professor Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu faatihah.niyi-odumosu@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
The event reflects this year’s Black History Month theme, Honouring Our Communities, and will bring colleagues together for an uplifting evening celebrating community, heritage, culture and identity. We hope it will provide an opportunity to connect, learn and showcase the richness and creativity within our community. The evening will include celebration and recognition of colleagues from the black community and shared heritage, cultural showcases and opportunities to share our diverse traditions, poetry and creative contributions, interactive quizzes and activities, and time to connect, celebrate and enjoy the evening together.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
6X101, Bristol Business School
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
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