SOAS ‘Black History: Our History’ Conference

SOAS ‘Black History: Our History’ Conference – a free event for Year 12/13s on 17 February 2023 

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Black History Conference, continuing the Black History Month celebrations that commenced earlier this academic year. As it is the 35th anniversary of celebrating Black history in the UK we have organised a day long conference for Year 12 and 13s to mark this significant occasion. 

The theme of this year’s Black History Conference is ‘Black History, Our History’, and as part of the conference we will be working with incredible facilitators to deliver a series of workshops around the following key themes: belonging, celebrating diversity, intersectionality and community. Topics will include the African philosophy of Ubuntu, art connected to belonging, black literature and many more. 

The day will include a key-note speech, interactive workshops and a campus tour. Lunch will also be provided. 

• Date: Friday 17 February 2023 
• Time: 10:00am  3:30pm 
• Location: This event is taking place on the SOAS campus. 
• Audience: Year 12 and 13s  

The event will be held on the SOAS campus in London and we will be able to cover travel expenses (train tickets) for students who live outside the London Oyster card zone.  

Applications are now closed. 

This SOAS event is a widening participation activity designed to give students a first-class experience of study at HE level. It is free. Students who meet at least one of the following criteria will be prioritised: 

• First generation in family to attend university in the UK 
• Eligible or previously eligible for free school meals 
• Experience of local authority care 
• From an area of low progression to higher education (as measured by Polar 4 data). 

If you have any questions about this event please email ak137@soas.ac.uk