Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration that highlights the contributions, success, and achievement of the Black community. This year, the national theme is 'Reclaiming Narratives’. 

Queen Mary University of London seeks to be the most inclusive university of our kind, anywhere, by 2030. We are proud to be a university that opens the doors of opportunity to anyone with the potential to succeed. We are also proud to celebrate how diverse our communities are, with over 170 nationalities and 75% of our undergraduate students coming from a Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic background.

Queen Mary is on a long and deep journey to tackle racial inequalities and this work is underpinned in our People, Culture, and Inclusion Enabling Plan. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our staff and students from all ethnic and racial backgrounds can thrive and this is highlighted in our People, Culture, and Inclusion Enabling Plan.

Quote from Dr Philippa Lloyd, Vice-Principal (Policy and Strategic Partnerships).

"At Queen Mary, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month every October, honouring the invaluable contributions of our Black students, staff, and the wider Black community. This year’s theme, Reclaiming Narratives, offers an important opportunity to reflect on the history, stories, and achievements of Black people, both in our society and here at Queen Mary.

Our commitment to advancing race equality is central to our ambition of becoming the most inclusive university of our kind, anywhere. This October, we celebrate a key milestone: receiving our first AdvanceHE Race Equality Charter award. This recognition acknowledges the work we have done so far to address the inequalities faced by our diverse communities and serves as a strong reminder of the work still ahead as we strive to create a truly equitable environment for all.

I am pleased to share with you our programme of activities, events, and resources, which can be found below. I extend my personal thanks to students and staff who have contributed to this month’s rich programme and to all those who continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Queen Mary is a place where everyone, regardless of their background, feels a true sense of belonging."