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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 12 February | BSN Undergrad Lunch: A (free) lunch to mark the start of Semester 2 and reconnect with the BSN community. | 12:00pm–2:00pm, The Lime Tree | Book here |
| Thursday 12 February | Guest Speaker Event: Jake Wild Hall and Vanessa Kisuule: An evening of conversation about Jake's book Alanis Morissette | 7pm, Toppings Bookstore, Bath | Book here for a complimentary ticket |
| Wednesday 18 February | BSN Monthly Meet Up (undergraduates): A chance to check in, connect, relax, ask questions and build a community. | 6pm–7:30pm, On campus | Book here |
| Wednesday 18 February | BSN Monthly Meet Up (postgraduates): Free pizza and games with our new PG ambassadors. | 12:15pm–2pm, On campus | Book here |
| Thursday 12 March | Preparing for Placement or your Year Abroad: Join us to share your questions and experiences before, during, or after your placement or year abroad. | 5:30pm–7pm, On campus | Book here |
| Wednesday 18 March | BSN Monthly Meet Up (undergraduates): A chance to check in, connect, relax, ask questions and build a community. | 6pm–7:30pm, On campus | Book here |
| Friday 20 March | Guest Speaker Event: In conversation with Zakia Sewell about her book Finding Albion: Myth, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain | 7pm, Toppings Bookstore, Bath | Book here for a complimentary ticket |
| Wednesday 15 April | Guest Speaker Event: Join an evening with Nicholas Boggs to celebrate the biography of James Baldwin-Black American writer and civil rights activist Baldwin: A Love Story | 7pm, Toppings Bookstore, Bath | Book here for a complimentary ticket |
| Tuesday 21 April | BSN Monthly Meet Up (Undergraduates): A chance to check in, connect, relax, ask questions and build a community. | 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 | Booking available soon |
| Wednesday 6 May | BSN Study Session: A quiet, dedicated, campus study session for the BSN to help you stay focussed and get the most out of your revision / study time. | 10am–12pm, On campus | Booking available soon |
| Tuesday 19 May | BSN Monthly Meet Up (Undergraduates): A chance to check in, connect, relax, ask questions and build a community. | 6pm–7:30pm, 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.