Our Black Students' Network (BSN) runs regular workshops, socials and wellbeing sessions throughout the year.
Over the summer of 2025, we reviewed the BSN with a large group of students, who requested there be one place where you can find out about all of the BSN events and other local events in Bath that showcase the work of Black* artists and speakers. In response, we created this page. We hope you find it useful and enjoy the events.
Upcoming events
Our programme of events is updated throughout the year. Join our BSN mailing list to be notified as events and opportunities are announced, or keep an eye on this page for updates.
| Date | Event | Time & Location | Booking Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 13 April | Culture & Cuisine: A food and story exchange for the BSN | 12:15pm–2.15pm | Book here |
| Wednesday 15 April | Discover Bath Abbey: A creative tour of Bath Abbey for the BSN with live poetry from Mark De'Lisser | 2pm–3:30pm | Book here |
| Wednesday 15 April | Guest Speaker Event: Nicholas Boggs for his biography of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin (Baldwin: A Love Story) | 7pm, Toppings Bookstore, Bath | Book here for a complimentary ticket |
| Tuesday 21 April | BSN Yoga class with Mark De’Lisser. Stay and chat with a hot drink afterwards (optional). | 6pm–7:30pm, On campus | Book here |
| Wednesday 22 April | Journaling workshop: Join us for a journaling workshop with Wellbeing Practitioner Kodi Andrews. | 4:30pm–6pm, On campus | Book here |
| Friday 1 May | BSN Quiet Study Session: A quiet, bookable space to study during the assessment period. | 12pm–2pm, On campus | Book here |
| Wednesday 6 May | Study and exam tips with the BSN ambassadors: Join us for a group study session and sharing of our top tips for the assessment period. | 10am–12pm, On campus | Book here |
| Friday 8 May | BSN Quiet Study Session: A quiet, bookable space to study during the assessment period. | 12pm–2pm, On campus | Book here |
| Friday 15 May | BSN Quiet Study Session: A quiet, bookable space to study during the assessment period. | 12pm–2pm, On campus | Book here |
| Tuesday 19 May | BSN Monthly Meet Up (Undergraduates): Take a break from assessments or celebrate that your done for the year. Join us for free ice cream, painting and board games. | 6pm–7:30pm, On campus | Book here |
| Wednesday 20 May | BSN Monthly Meet Up (Postgraduates): Join us for a quiz, a chat and to share lunch together. | 12:15pm–1:45pm, On campus | Book here |
| Friday 22 May | BSN Quiet Study Session: A quiet, bookable space to study during the assessment period. | 12pm–2pm, On campus | Book here |
Please note that we cannot be responsible for the events of any external organisations, or for the content of external websites. Dates, times and venues of these events may be subject to change - please check directly with the organisers if you have any questions.
This list of events is created as a guide, for your information. They are not endorsed by the University.
Community organisations and venues
Fairfield House is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company celebrating the legacy of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. It offers a bustling and multi-cultural schedule, hosting many different events and guided tours throughout the year.
Black Histories in Bath is a historical walking tour arranged by Visit Bath that aims to celebrate the wide-ranging but under-documented contributions made by Africans and Caribbeans and people of African and Caribbean descent to the City of Bath.
Holburne Museum in Bath has permanent and temporary exhibitions all year round. The iconic sculptures by Thomas J Price are there throughout 2025 and 2026, with new exhibitions being announced all the time.
If you are aware of any events that aren’t listed here and you think should be, please contact us.
Student societies
The African Carribean Society
The African Carribean Society (ACS) runs events, discussions, and socials throughout the year celebrating Black culture and community on campus.
Bath Black Engineering & Science Society
Bath Black Engineering & Science Society empower, support, and provide an inclusive safe space for Black engineering and science students at the University of Bath.
If a relevant society isn’t listed here and you think it should be, please contact us.
*We recognise that everyone uses different language to describe and understand their identity. In consultation with the students who helped us review this Network, we’ve chosen to use the term Black students – which we hope feels inclusive and welcoming to you all.