Black History Month

“Black History Month takes place every October and we are proud to be supporting it. We want USW to be an inclusive community - one where everyone is welcomed and is valued.

"Black History Month is an opportunity to recognise the heritage and culture, contribution and achievements of our Black and Black heritage students, colleagues, alumni, and our wider USW community.

"It is also an opportunity to discuss the ways that we can all gain a greater knowledge and understanding in order to foster at USW an inclusive and anti-racist environment.”

Vida Greaux, Chair of the BME Staff Network and William Callaway, Chair of the Equality and Diversity Steering Group

Events

Friday 8 October, 12 noon - 1pm

Wednesday 27 October, 5.30pm - 8pm

Friday 29 October, 12 noon - 1pm

Research at USW

Dr Roiyah Saltus, a sociologist and researcher-activist, discusses her background and research, which is dedicated to varying health and social inequalities facing people from marginalised, migrant, and minority ethnic population groups.

A group of USW researchers have examined the uptake of cancer screening programmes in Newport West and discuss how to engage people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in research.

Professor Florence Ayisi discusses her film-making career and latest film, The Bronze Men of Cameroon, which studies the cultural heritage and threats to traditional practices of bronze casting in the Western Region of Cameroon.

Dr Edward Oloidi discusses the lack of representation of BME groups in research, and how to make research more inclusive.

Dr Roiyah Saltus is the lead author of a report investigating the ways older people with BME origins live with dementia, and how they, and their families, seek meaningful information and support pathways.

USW Governor, Michael Stevens, has a background of working in the defence, security, cyber and aerospace sectors. He talks about his experience of HE and the importance of diversity.

Alumnus Peter Bailey, graduated from BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Motion Graphics in 2017

Chloe Omoloju recently transitioned from the Armed Forces to study BSc Childhood Development with Foundation year at USW.

The University of South Wales Library Service has created Black History and diverse reading and play lists.

Black History Month

Events

Research at USW

Our USW community

Diverse reading and play lists

The University of South Wales Library Service has created Black History and diverse reading and play lists.

Resources