Black History Month 2025

Events

Upcoming Events

Person on rock climbing wall at BCUSU's Big Welcome Fair 2023 Give It A Go Month
22nd September 10am - 27th October midnight
Various Locations
Your chance to try many of our societies for free, join events and see what's right for you!
Society Event | In Person Event | Give it a Go! | Off Campus | Big Welcome Event | City Centre Campus | City South Campus | On Campus
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
9th October 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
10th October 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Image of Laura Mvula Laura Mvula with the CBSO
10th October 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Symphony Hall, B1 2EA
Laura Mvula returns to her hometown for an unmissable one-off performance with Birmingham’s Orchestra
Awareness Month Event | Off Campus | Black History Month | Birmingham Event
Photo of Malik Al Nasir Searching for my Slave Roots
12th October 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Recital Hall, RBC
Birmingham Literature Festival event
Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Black History Month
Verve Open door logo Verve Open Door
12th October 6pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Jazz Club, RBC
Birmingham Literature Festival event
Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Black History Month
Marcus Ryder The Big Payback with Marcus Ryder
12th October 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Recital Hall, RBC
Birmingham Literature Festival event
Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Black History Month
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
14th October 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Creed event tile Free Film Night: Creed
15th October 5pm - 7pm
C383, Curzon B (third floor)
Book to watch Creed (2015) sports drama film...
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Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Black History Month
Photo of Florence Odumosu Black is the color of my voice
15th October 5:30pm - 16th October 6:45pm
Birmingham Rep, B1 2EP
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live.
Awareness Month Event | Off Campus | Black History Month | Birmingham Event
Rep Cafe
16th October noon - 1pm
C481
Relax and grab a snack with your VP Student Voice and chat about all things Rep!
On Campus | Rep Event
Learn to Braid Hair Workshop Learn to Braid Workshop
16th October 4:30pm - 6pm
C140, Curzon Building
Join our interactive hair braiding workshop.
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Awareness Month Event | On Campus | Black History Month
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
16th October 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
17th October 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Groundation event poster Groundation
18th October 7pm - 11pm
Legacy COE, B6 4UU
IRIE! Dance Theatre presents a collection of West African traditional dances and Jamaican folk dances
Awareness Month Event | Off Campus | Black History Month | Birmingham Event
Photo of performers at COBO Comedy Shutdown COBO: Comedy Shutdown
18th October 7:45pm - 10pm
Birmingham Rep, B1 2EP
Gather friends and family for an unforgettable evening of uproarious laughter and celebration
Awareness Month Event | Off Campus | Black History Month | Birmingham Event
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
21st October 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Manilla Echoes poster Virtual Panel Talk
21st October 5pm - 6pm
Microsoft Teams
Decolonising museum practices through dialogic programming
Awareness Month Event | Online Event | University-led Event | Black History Month
That's So Raven Free Screening: That's So Raven
22nd October 5pm - 7pm
C383, Curzon B (third floor)
Book to watch streaming of popular early 2000s TV American sitcom 'That's So Raven'...
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Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Black History Month
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
23rd October 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Societies Council
24th October 12:30pm - 2pm
The Hive (C020)
Join your fellow Society leaders to chat about what's going on!
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Society Event | Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Society Training | Councils and Governance
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
24th October 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Black Business Conference poster Black Business Conference
25th October 10am - 8pm
Legacy COE, B6 4UU
Ultimate gathering for Black entrepreneurs, visionaries, and changemakers
Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Black History Month | Birmingham Event
Black Business Arena poster Black Business Arena
25th October noon - 6pm
Legacy COE, B6 4UU
Where excellence meets entrepreneurship - discover and support amazing Black-owned businesses
Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Black History Month | Birmingham Event
Rep Council
27th October 12:30pm - 2pm
C140 A-C
Join your fellow Course, Lead, and PGR Reps to chat about what's going on!
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Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Rep Event | Councils and Governance
Students gathering in Curzon atrium The Big Careers Fair
28th October 11am - 3pm
Millennium Point
Careers + event: meet employers for jobs beyond university
In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
28th October 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Students taking part in group discussion in seminar room EDI Strategy World Cafe
29th October 10am - 3pm
Lunar Space, Joseph Priestley Building
Share experiences with students and staff to explore how BCU can be more inclusive
Awareness Month Event | University-led Event | In Person Event | Wellbeing | Black History Month | Women's History Month
Liberation Council
29th October 12:30pm - 2pm
The Hive (C020)
Come together with Liberation Society leaders to discuss and debate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion!
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Society Event | Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Society Training | Rep Event | Councils and Governance
Six Triple Eight movie event tile Free Film Night: Six Triple Eight
29th October 5pm - 7pm
C383, Curzon B (third floor)
Book to watch Six Triple Eight (2024) war drama film...
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Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Black History Month
Rooted in Greatness: The Power to Lead, The Pride to Rise. Roundtable Guest Panel Black History Month panel
30th October 4pm - 7pm
C140, Curzon Building
Rooted in Greatness. Hear from senior BCU staff, local MPs and community figures
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Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Officer Team Event | On Campus | Black History Month
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
30th October 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
31st October 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
4th November 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
6th November 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
7th November 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Graphic for Housing Fair. Image of person in a carboard box Housing Fair
10th November 10am - 3:30pm
Curzon Atrium, Curzon Building
Get accommodation deals to secure your next uni home at our Housing Fair
In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | BCUSU partners
Students gathering in Curzon atrium Part-time Jobs Fair
11th November 11am - 2pm
Curzon Atrium
Careers + event: meet employers for flexible jobs alongside your studies
In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
11th November 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
13th November 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
14th November 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
18th November 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
20th November 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
21st November 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
25th November 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
27th November 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
28th November 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
2nd December 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
4th December 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Societies Council
5th December midnight - 11:59pm
TBC
Join your fellow Society leaders to chat about what's going on!
Society Event | Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Society Training | Councils and Governance
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
5th December 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Rep Council
8th December 12:01am - 11:59pm
TBC
Join your fellow Course, Lead, and PGR Reps to chat about what's going on!
Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Rep Event | Councils and Governance
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
9th December 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Liberation Council
10th December 12:01am - 11:59pm
TBC
Come together with Liberation Society leaders to discuss and debate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion!
Society Event | Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Society Training | Rep Event | Councils and Governance
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Quiz Night at Eagle & Ball
11th December 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
12th December 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
16th December 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
19th December 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Eagle and Ball Events | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Students gathering in Curzon atrium Graduate Jobs and Placement Fair
17th February 11am - 2pm
Challenge Lab, STEAMhouse
Careers + event: meet employers for jobs beyond university.
In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus
Societies Council
20th February 12:01am - 11:59pm
TBC
Join your fellow Society leaders to chat about what's going on!
Society Event | Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Society Training | Councils and Governance
Rep Council
23rd February 12:01am - 11:59pm
TBC
Join your fellow Course, Lead, and PGR Reps to chat about what's going on!
Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Rep Event | Councils and Governance
Liberation Council
25th February 12:01am - 11:59pm
TBC
Come together with Liberation Society leaders to discuss and debate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion!
Society Event | Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Society Training | Rep Event | Councils and Governance
Societies Council
17th April 12:01am - 11:59pm
TBC
Join your fellow Society leaders to chat about what's going on!
Society Event | Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Society Training | Councils and Governance
Rep Council
20th April 12:01am - 11:59pm
TBC
Join your fellow Course, Lead, and PGR Reps to chat about what's going on!
Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Rep Event | Councils and Governance
Liberation Council
22nd April 12:01am - 11:59pm
TBC
Come together with Liberation Society leaders to discuss and debate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion!
Society Event | Online Event | In Person Event | On Campus | Society Training | Rep Event | Councils and Governance