Black History Month – BAME Staff Network Celebration

As part of the many events taking place across the University campus for Black History Month, the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network are delighted to be hosting an afternoon with Dame Elizabeth Anionwu.

The BAME Staff Network are instrumental in influencing and driving positive change at the University, working across all our Faculties and Professional Services. The afternoon with Dame Elizabeth (who will be joining via Zoom) offers a chance to reflect and enjoy the efforts of black colleagues who continually champion black excellence.

Dame Elizabeth Anionwu is the author of ‘Dreams From My Mother’ and is a celebrated nurse and health care activist having co-founded the first ever Centre for Sickle Cell Anaemia sufferers in the UK. Dame Elizabeth also successfully co-led the campaign to erect a statue of Mary Seacole in London 2016.

The BAME Staff Network Celebration will be in conversation with Dame Elizabeth and exploring the key theme of “Belonging – Perspectives of Intersectionality”.

  • Tuesday 25 October, 12pm – 1:30pm (followed by time for food and networking)
  • Core Technology Building, The University of Manchester, Grafton Street (or via Zoom)
  • Free Tickets available