Every October City St George’s celebrates Black Futures Month, a reimagining of Black History Month, with a series of events for students and staff.
Published Tuesday, 29 th September, 2026 in University news
This year, City St George’s is exploring the theme ‘Honouring our Communities’; recognising the people, networks and spaces of care that sustain, support and uplift Black lives across our University and beyond. From faith and belief communities, to staff and student networks, wellbeing services and grassroots organisations.
Below you can find details of events taking place at City St George’s and across London this month, to celebrate the legacy and future possibilities of changemakers, innovators and the whole Black community.
Algorithms and Accountability - Lessons from 1985
In conversation with Professors Collier and Sheba
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Time: 6 - 8.3pm
Location: The Curve Lecture Theatre, Tooting campus
Come along to hear from two leading experts on why ensuring accuracy and honesty in digital systems is critical as Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly influential in the world.
Find out more and book your place.
Diversify Your Mind: Volunteering and Black Community Action
Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Time: 1 - 2.30pm
Location: Room CLG55, Tait Building, Clerkenwell campus
Join Diversify Your Mind (DYM) for an afternoon of pizza, refreshments and conversation exploring volunteering, community and collective action within Black communities.
Come along to hear from students and community organisations about volunteering, developing employability skills and creating positive social change. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about and sign-up for volunteering opportunities with the City St George's Volunteering team.
Book your place here.
The session is open to all students and no prior knowledge is required. Attendance can also contribute towards the City St George's Employability Award, helping you develop skills aligned with the University's Graduate Attributes.
If you would like to know more about DYM, please contact City St George’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team.
Black Futures Month Panel Event: Honouring Black Communities of Care
Date: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Time: 4 – 6.30pm
Location: Pavilion and B200, Clerkenwell campus
The panel discussion will highlight the often-unseen acts of care, advocacy and community building that strengthen Black communities, and consider how these spaces can help everyone feel that they belong.
Arrivals and refreshments begin at 4pm in The Pavilion, followed by the panel in B200 and further networking. The event is open to staff, students and the public.
Book your place here.
Around London
There are lots of events happening in London that you can take part in during Black History Mont, from a Dead Poets Slam to a fitness jam and an evening with an award-winning human rights lawyer. Explore these on the Black History Month and Eventbrite websites.