The theme for Black History Month 2026, "Honouring Our Communities", invites us to recognise the individuals whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life across the United Kingdom.
University Events in Black History Month
Find out more about the University’s Global Lounge, a space for celebrating all cultures, building communities and inspiring social exchange, which is hosting two events - Culture Club: decorate masks inspired by St Pauls African-Caribbean Carnival and Nigerian Culture Day
University of Bristol Business School Black History Month 2026 Event
Join us for the Business School’s Black History Month 2026 event.
This year we are invited to recognise the individuals whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life across the United Kingdom. Book your place here.
What's on & Events @ Bristol SU
Learn more about the events our Bristol SU and Student Societies are organising for Black History Month 2026, including BUMS in Harmony: Celebrating Black Composers and Andrew Adetitun King’s Reassessing the Methodological Flaws of Forensic Facial Reconstruction Within Egyptology.
Explore events hosted by employers, including KPMG and BII, designed to celebrate Black heritage and connect you with people and organisations committed to inclusive workplaces. Whether you're curious about a sector or looking to build your network, these events are a great chance to meet recruiters and enhance your skills. Visit the MyCareers page to see what's on by searching 'Black Heritage' and book your place.
Staff events
If any University of Bristol staff member is organising a Black History Month event and would like it featured here, please get in touch with Culture-Inclusion@Bristol.ac.uk.
Join the Bristol Black Associates
Apply to join a year-long professional and developmental programme led by Black staff members and co-designed by Black students. Now in its second year, the programme aims to empower Black students to develop their professional and academic skills to thrive in university and their future careers.
Applications close on Thursday, 29th October.
Find out more and apply on mycareer
Anti-racism at Bristol
Learn more about the University's race equality strategy, and some of the anti-racism initiatives being undertaken to tackle racial discrimination, including the Anti-Racism Working Group.
Centre for Black Humanities
The centre fosters research being done around the artistic and intellectual work of people of African descent, with projects ranging from UK hip-hop to slavery and its legacies. Read more about the Centre on the Arts Matter blog.
Resources and Information
Reparative Futures Programme
Reparative Futures aims to tackle racial injustice and inequalities within the University and in local communities we work with, running over ten years.
Bristol City Council Black History Month Webpages
The Bristol City Council has created a webpage showcasing events and resources within the local area.
Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC)