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Black History Month 2025

Black History Month panel

Rooted in Greatness. Hear from senior BCU staff, local MPs and community figures
Rooted in Greatness: The Power to Lead, The Pride to Rise. Roundtable Guest Panel
Thursday 30 October 2025 4pm - 7pm C140, Curzon Building
Rooted in Greatness: The Power to Lead, The Pride to Rise. Roundtable Guest Panel

Listen to the stories and experiences of senior Black figures in our community, including academic leaders and community figures.

Join this event hosted by Oluwadamilola Iyanda, BCUSU Vice President Welfare [pictured right].

Book now to attend and receive a certificate.

Panelists:

Kunle Aderemi

Kunle Aderemi
CEO, Global Tribune Media

Tunde Awe

Tunde Awe
Managing Director, ilera Health
BCC Deep Engagement Partner for Black African Communities

Imogeen Denton

Imogeen Denton
Head of EDI, BCU

Dr Melanie-Marie Haywood

Dr Melanie-Marie Haywood
Dean of Students, BCU

Dr Olusegun Ilori

Dr Olusegun Ilori
Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Director of Recruitment (Academic), BCU

Esther Okon

Esther Okon
Founder of LearnWithStarz
Co-Founder of Champions Connect

Taiwo Owatemi

Taiwo Owatemi
MP for Coventry North West

Dr Sakinat Tope Baiyewu

Dr Sakinat Tope Baiyewu
Head of Health and Wellbeing,
Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN)

 

Agenda coming soon…

 

Tickets

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£0.00 (BHM: Panel)
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