Each October, we celebrate Black History Month in the UK, honouring Black contributions to our culture and community. This year's theme, "Reclaiming Narratives," highlights heroes, stories, and education. We’re excited to collaborate with students and societies to bring you a diverse program of events for Black History Month 2024.

Each October, we observe Black History Month here in the UK to celebrate the contribution black people have made to our culture and community. We also learn about and remember the history of black communities at the University, in Exeter, and in the UK. 


Our theme this year is Reclaiming Narratives, through honouring heroes, embracing stories and empowering and educating others.  We’re excited to be working with our students and societies to share with you a diverse programme of events and activities for Black History Month 2024

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What's OnGet InvolvedArticlesFAQSExternal Links
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What’s On

We have collaborated with some societies to provide you with some great events – check them out below

Indoor Activity

Reclaiming Narratives: : Black British History in the Curriculum

University of Exeter Hatherly Laboratories - Room LT B10

2:30 pm

Wed

Oct 2

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Indoor Activity

Black Students Mixer | BHM 2024

Devonshire House - The Greenhouse

6:30 pm

Thu

Oct 3

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Indoor Activity

ACS x SCA x MCS Games Night

Peter Chalk Seminar Room 2.1 & 2.2

6:30 pm

Fri

Oct 4

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Indoor Activity

Film Night | BHM 2024

Devonshire House - The Greenhouse

6:30 pm

Tue

Oct 8

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Indoor Activity

Find out about Black History Month 2024

The Forum

11:00 am

Fri

Oct 11

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Indoor Activity

Black History Month x Give it a Go Craft Session!

G48, St Lukes Campus

2:00 pm

Mon

Oct 14

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Indoor Activity

Black History Month x Give it a Go Craft Session!

Devonshire House - The Greenhouse

10:30 am

Fri

Oct 18

Book Now

Indoor Activity

Intercultural Café | BHM 2024

ISCA eats, Cornwall house, Exeter University

10:30 am

Fri

Oct 25

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Indoor Activity

BHM: Reclaiming Narratives Students’ Workshop

Devonshire House - The Greenhouse

10:35 am

Wed

Oct 30

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Get Involved

We have over 300 Societies here at Exeter, including Societies that are focused on creating a community for Black students:

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African and Carribean Society

University of Exeter's growing African & Caribbean Society aims to bring students from diverse backgrounds together to celebrate and promote African and Caribbean culture in all of its forms.

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Students of Color Association

At the University of Exeter, we welcome students from all cultures and backgrounds. Our mission is to foster cultural exchange, support both your academic and personal growth, and ensure our voices are respected within the university and beyond.

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Multicultural Society

We are a Society for students who identify themselves with multiple cultures, and who often struggle to formulate an answer to where they’re from. We are a blend of our parents’ culture(s), the culture(s) of where we lived, and the wider international community’s culture.

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Articles

Browse through some of our articles and blogs written by current students and alumni

Introduction to Black History Month (from our Community
Empowerment Team)

My experience with diversity on campus
Written by Jodie Tobaiwa

Adjusting to Exeter as an international student
Written by Nicole Bloomfield

Community Library

Skin for All

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Frequently Asked Questions

Want to learn a bit more about Black History Month? Check out these FAQs to find out more.

What is Black History Month and why do we celebrate it?

Black History Month is the annual celebration of Black excellence and Black history. It’s an opportunity every year to celebrate our Black students and everything they have achieved, while also giving an opportunity for them to share their lived experience as a Black student. We celebrate Black History Month because we want to celebrate the incredible contribution of Black communities while shining a spotlight on historic and ongoing injustices.

How can I get involved in celebrating Black History Month?

There’s lots of ways you can get involved in celebrating Black History Month – you can attend events (and tell your friends!), educate yourself on Black history, collaborate with us on activities and much more, and you want to learn more about getting involved as a society, check out the Profile Month knowledgebase articles for more info!

How can I be an ally during Black History Month and beyond?

There are lots of ways that you can become a better ally and educate yourself on the breadth of the Black experience. It is also important to look within yourself and challenge any assumptions, attitudes or beliefs you may have, and bring the unconscious biases to light. It’s important to listen to Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPoC) when they speak about their experiences, and join in with celebrating the accomplishments of Black people.

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