Black History Month 2022: All the NTU events you can attend

Black History Month (BHM) is an annual celebration of the successes and achievements of the Black community and a time for recognising their impact in society.

The theme for Black History Month 2022 is ‘Time for Change: Action not Words.’

Nottingham Trent University is supporting Black History Month 2022 by hosting commemorative events and activities that are open to students and staff.

As part of the University’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution, NTU will also share educational resources with staff and students.

Thinking Outside the Box – Cultivating the Shift (External event)

Friday, October 14, 2022, 11:45am – 2:30pm, Online

Online discussion around EDI, whilst raising awareness of important topics such as good mental health, well-being, resilience, mentoring, and outreach.

Sir Willard White at University Hall

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 7pm, University Hall, Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ

NTU will welcome world-famous bass-baritone Sir Willard White to University Hall.

One of the best-loved and most versatile opera stars of the last 40 years, Sir Willard’s illustrious career has taken him to the most prestigious opera houses and concert halls throughout the world.

As part of #BlackHistoryMonth, we are delighted to welcome world-famous bass-baritone Sir Willard White to University Hall for an evening of incredible music.

? Tuesday 18 October
⏰ 7 pm

Find out more and book tickets below ?

— Nottingham Trent University (@TrentUni) October 11, 2022

Sophisticated Racism: Navigating the Terrain (External Event)

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 5:30pm – 7pm, Online

Dr Victoria Showunmi, UCL, welcomes you to this interactive online lecture, initiating a critical conversation around the understanding of sophisticated and everyday racism.

NTU Sport Black History Month: Community, Connections, Change

Thursday, October 20, 2022, 6pm – 8pm, Teaching and Learning Building, Clifton Campus

This in-person, roundtable event will welcome a number of guest speakers, including Angelina Osborne, co-author of 100 Great Black Britons.

The event will both showcase and champion the achievements of black people in sport, with guests encouraged to share their own stories of influential athletes.

Join us as we showcase and celebrate the achievements of Black people in sport as part of #BlackHistoryMonth.@NTUSciTech will be joined by @declanjames1, a Commonwealth Games gold medal winner, and others to discuss important topics.

? Thursday 20 October. Find out more ?

— Nottingham Trent University (@TrentUni) October 12, 2022

Nine Night

Friday, October 21, 2022, 4.30pm -10pm, Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AF

Following a smash-hit run at the National Theatre, Nine Night, Natasha Gordon’s ‘remarkable debut play’ (Evening Standard) transfers to Nottingham Playhouse.

With free food from Jerk Station before the performance from 4:30pm – 7:15pm, the performance will start at 7:30pm.

This event is aimed at students and staff from the School of Social Sciences, with tickets from as low as £1.

We’re proud to support #BlackHistoryMonth by hosting commemorative events and activities that are open to our students and staff.

Find out more on our website and get involved ? #BHM22

— Nottingham Trent University (@TrentUni) October 3, 2022

Sharing your inspirational black icons

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 12pm – 2pm, Newton Building reception

Nottingham Law School is looking for personal narratives from students, staff and alumni of NTU for a research project.

Contributions will be used to build a ‘living history’ exhibition and to inform a Black History event in January 2023.

The NTU Faith Team will have a pop-up stall in the Newton reception with Faith ambassadors engaging students and staff to share their black icons.

You can also submit a personal narrative of what ‘Black History’ means to you online at this link.

A new formation – How black footballers shaped the modern game

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 2:30pm – 3:30pm, PAV026, Clifton Campus

The focus for this informal, book-club-style event will be A New Formation: How Black Footballers Shaped the Modern Game, edited by Calum Jacobs.

Whether you’ve read the whole book, have just started it, or are simply curious about the unique role that Black British footballers have played in shaping the beautiful game both on and off the pitch, you are welcome to come along (with a brew) for an open and inclusive discussion.