Events in October Forthcoming Events OctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruary Mon 18th October BHM: Black Music Parties, Power & Discrimination of London's Past 1st October 12:01am - 24th October 11:59pm The Horniman Museum, Lewisham It was only in 2008 the police stopped asking event organisers which ethnic groups they were expecting to attend. Before then, it could be hard for venues to put on Black music events, find out about the amazing hidden histories that came from it... BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Collaboration Karate-Taekwondo 18th October midnight - 21st October midnight Priory Sports Hall Two martial arts from Coventry University are joining forces to share knowledge and learn from each other. Skating Sessions 8pm - 10pm Planet Ice Tue 19th October BHM: Black Music Parties, Power & Discrimination of London's Past 1st October 12:01am - 24th October 11:59pm The Horniman Museum, Lewisham It was only in 2008 the police stopped asking event organisers which ethnic groups they were expecting to attend. Before then, it could be hard for venues to put on Black music events, find out about the amazing hidden histories that came from it... BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. BHM Education, Celebration & Access: Removing the barriers to mental health support noon - 1:30pm Mile Lane Coventry Campus A panel talk and discussion space to share experiences and knowledge of mental health in the black community. Civil Service Fast Stream Talk 3:30pm - 4:30pm Microsoft Teams Beginner Lessons 6:30pm - 7:30pm WM128 Beginner Lessons are suitable for students seeking to learn more about the fundamentals of investing, how to do it and what makes the market tick. Join us every Tuesday at 6:30pm, AB107for a digestible lesson by our committee! MINI GOLF 8pm - 10pm Teezers - 2 Hertford Pl, Coventry CV1 3JZ Manufacturing Society Mini Golf Social! Come and put your golf skills to the test! Wed 20th October BHM: Black Music Parties, Power & Discrimination of London's Past 1st October 12:01am - 24th October 11:59pm The Horniman Museum, Lewisham It was only in 2008 the police stopped asking event organisers which ethnic groups they were expecting to attend. Before then, it could be hard for venues to put on Black music events, find out about the amazing hidden histories that came from it... BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Skating Sessions 1pm - 4pm Planet Ice BHM Student Network Meeting 2pm - 4pm Social Seating, CU Scarborough Join us to discuss the black student experience at CU Scarborough. Leadership Award Workshop 4pm - 5pm Online The Leadership Award is back and this workshop is a great way for you to find our more about the Award and how to apply Central Zone Garba 6pm - 11pm Ramgarhia Community Centre, Leicester, LE4 6BY Transport Tickets: Members: £19 Non-members: £21 No Transport Tickets: Members: £10 Non-members: £12 An evening with Jay Brave 7pm - 8:30pm Online - Zoom GARTIC PHONE - DISCORD 7:30pm - 10pm THE MANUFACTURING SOCIETY FIRST DISCORD SOCIAL - We will be playing the popular Gartic Phone! Thu 21st October BHM: Black Music Parties, Power & Discrimination of London's Past 1st October 12:01am - 24th October 11:59pm The Horniman Museum, Lewisham It was only in 2008 the police stopped asking event organisers which ethnic groups they were expecting to attend. Before then, it could be hard for venues to put on Black music events, find out about the amazing hidden histories that came from it... BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. BHM: 60 Years On: The legacy of Martin Luther King’s first London sermon 2pm - 9pm Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church 235 Shaftesbury Ave City of London WC2H 8EP Martin Luther King preached in London for the first time on the 29th October 1961. 60 years after Dr King preached his first London sermon, this event explores the ongoing significance of his message for the UK Alumnight 5pm - 7pm The Courtyard CUSU brings you the first ever Alumnight event! This is a chance for you to meet CUSU Graduates hear about their experiences and network gaining employabaility advice Talent Team Employability Event 6pm - 8pm Microsoft Teams BHM: In conversation with Sophie Williams 6:30pm - 8pm Online Sophie Williams is a TED Speaker, leading anti-racism advocate and author of Anti Racist Ally and Millennial Black. Sophie will explore how we can make space for racially marginalised people and how small conversations can spark big change. 3D PRINTING CAD SESSION 7pm - 9pm Engineering Building (The building with hexagons plastered all over the windows) : Room EC1-01 Next Thursday We are finally hosting our taster academic social where we will be playing around with Autodesk 123D AND 3D Printing something special for you to take home! Quiz Night!! 7pm - 9pm George Elliot Come and join us for an enlightening quiz night Golden Circle 8pm - 2am Ivy House Fri 22nd October BHM: Black Music Parties, Power & Discrimination of London's Past 1st October 12:01am - 24th October 11:59pm The Horniman Museum, Lewisham It was only in 2008 the police stopped asking event organisers which ethnic groups they were expecting to attend. Before then, it could be hard for venues to put on Black music events, find out about the amazing hidden histories that came from it... BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Golden Circle 8pm - 2am Ivy House BHM: East End Women’s Museum presents Black Women in East London 10am - 4pm 5 Barking Wharf Square Discover fascinating Black women from east London, such as Phillis Wheatley, the first published Black woman poet, and Annie Brewster, one of the earliest identified nurses of African descent working in London, and share your own stories. BSL Café 11:45am - 12:45pm Online The BSL Café is back! It is a FANTASTIC opportunity for you to learn some sign language skills and make friends! I Want To Volunteer Taster Day - Coventry Foodbank noon - 3pm External Volunteers are the life blood of foodbanks and need your support! Movie Night 7:30pm - 10:30pm Odeon, Coventry Join us for a mythic and emotional journey to watch the movie Dune on 22nd October! Sat 23rd October BHM: Black Music Parties, Power & Discrimination of London's Past 1st October 12:01am - 24th October 11:59pm The Horniman Museum, Lewisham It was only in 2008 the police stopped asking event organisers which ethnic groups they were expecting to attend. Before then, it could be hard for venues to put on Black music events, find out about the amazing hidden histories that came from it... BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Parkrun 9am - 10am War Memorial Park Coventry Parkrun Anime Film Festival Birmingham noon - 10pm Millenium Point Birmingham (Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG) BHM: River Tour - The Thames's Black History 2pm - 5pm Temple Pier Victoria Embankment London WC2R 2NS 3 hour cruise along the Thames from Temple to Greenwich and back showing the thousands of years of African/Caribbean history on display. BHM: ARTiculate the journey 5pm - 9pm Everyone Everyday: The Warehouse, 47 Thames Road, Barking IG11 0HQ Take part in an interactive and social painting event exploring the theme of ‘Journey’ this Black History Month! Vibe to music, get inspired with some spoken word, and have some fun painting and discussing the journey taken by Black people Sun 24th October BHM: Black Music Parties, Power & Discrimination of London's Past 1st October 12:01am - 24th October 11:59pm The Horniman Museum, Lewisham It was only in 2008 the police stopped asking event organisers which ethnic groups they were expecting to attend. Before then, it could be hard for venues to put on Black music events, find out about the amazing hidden histories that came from it... BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Mon 25th October BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Vygo Mentoring noon - 1pm Hub Meeting Rooms Come along to the Mentoring sessions on 25th and 28th October 2021 to find out... Skating Sessions 8pm - 10pm Planet Ice Tue 26th October BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. An Audience With Coventry University Senior Leadership 11am - 12:30pm SquareOne and Online Make sure your voice is heard by university decision makers BHM: LGBTQ+ Thought Leaders: Challenging public perceptions ft. Dr Ronx 5pm - 6:15pm Online Dr Ronx is an emergency medicine doctor, a TV presenter ('Is Covid Racist?'), advocate & activist and inspirational speaker - that's just the tip of the iceberg, and they do it with their own very special flavour! BHM Colonial Countryside: Exploring LBBD Manor Houses 7pm - 8:30pm Online Eastbury Manor House and Valence House were once country houses with farmed estates. On the publication of new historic research, this talk will explore previous owners’ and tenants’ connections to colonial activity and the transatlantic slave trade. Wed 27th October BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Skating Sessions 1pm - 4pm Planet Ice Society Committee Mixer 6pm - 8pm THE COURTYARD: The HUB, Coventry University, Priory Street, CV1 5QP Network with Society Committee Members across CUSU! BHM Trace Your African & Caribbean Roots 6:30pm - 8:30pm Finsbury Library 245 St John St London EC1V 4NB Trailblazing family historian Paul Crooks pioneered research into African Caribbean genealogy during the 1990s. He traced his family history from London, back 6 generations, to ancestors captured on the West African coast. Thu 28th October BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Vygo Mentoring noon - 1pm Teams Come along to the Mentoring sessions on 25th and 28th October 2021 to find out... BHM: COVID and disproportionality and what does it mean for health disparities moving forward? 28th October 5:30pm - 29th October 7pm Online Professor Kevin Fenton - London's Regional Director of Public Health & statutory advisor to the Mayor of London and the London Assembly talks about COVID-19 and it's disproportional effects on different communities health. Fri 29th October BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. BSL Café 11:45am - 12:45pm Online The BSL Café is back! It is a FANTASTIC opportunity for you to learn some sign language skills and make friends! Sat 30th October BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Parkrun 9am - 10am War Memorial Park Coventry Parkrun Sun 31st October BHM: Feeding Black - Community, Power & Place 1st October 12:01am - 31st October 11:59pm Museum of London Docklands Curious about the ties between community, food and culture? ‘Feeding Black’, a free exhibition curated by Aleema Gray, looks into the pivotal role of food in African and Caribbean businesses in south- east London. Mon 1st November Skating Sessions 8pm - 10pm Planet Ice Wed 3rd November In Conversation With Mechanical, Aerospace & Automotive Engineering: Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing 10am - 11:30am To be Confirmed Your chance to get your voice heard! Employability Coffee and Meet 11am - 1pm The Courtyard The Employability team are hosting a coffee and meet and is a great chance for you to meet the team, asking any questions you may have and you can enjoy a slice of cake! In Conversation With School of Economics, Finance and Accounting: Faculty of Business and Law 1pm - 3pm Room 330 William Morris CV1 5DL Your chance to get your voice heard! Skating Sessions 1pm - 4pm Planet Ice In Conversation With Energy, Construction and Environment: Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing 2pm - 3:30pm Room 3 Engineering and Computing Building CV1 2JH Your chance to get your voice heard! Mental Health and Wellbeing Focus Group 2:30pm - 3pm Meeting Room 2 (1.48), The Hub Join the conversation and have your say on the mental health and wellbeing services offered at University. Puppy Yoga 3:30pm - 4:30pm Square One, The Hub Yoga + puppy cuddles = the ultimate way to relax. Thu 4th November In Conversation With Computing, Electronics and Mathematics: Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing 1:30pm - 3pm Room 26 Engineering and Computing Building CV1 2JH Your chance to get your voice heard! Skating Sessions 8pm - 10pm Planet Ice Ice Skating session every Monday at the Planet Ice! Bring your skates and see you there! Fri 5th November BSL Café 11:45am - 12:45pm Online The BSL Café is back! It is a FANTASTIC opportunity for you to learn some sign language skills and make friends! Sat 6th November Parkrun 9am - 10am War Memorial Park Coventry Parkrun Mon 8th November Skating Sessions 8pm - 10pm Planet Ice Wed 10th November In Conversation With International Centre for Transformational Entrepreneurship: Faculty of Business and Law 11am - noon Room 330 William Morris CV1 5DL Your chance to get your voice heard! Skating Sessions 1pm - 4pm Planet Ice Fri 12th November BSL Café 11:45am - 12:45pm Online The BSL Café is back! It is a FANTASTIC opportunity for you to learn some sign language skills and make friends! BHM: Marvel - Stan Lee's Black History 6:30pm - 8:45pm Online Stan Lee of Marvel comics often used used his characters and stories as commentaries on personal development, morals, US politics and Civil rights struggles. He also borrowed from Greek, Roman and African mythology to create his comic universes. Sat 13th November Warwickshire Classic 2021 13th November midnight - 14th November midnight Rugby The first tournament of the year for us being hosted by Warwick Uni at Bar 8 in Rugby. We plan to send two strong teams to this with the hope of bringing back some silverware. Parkrun 9am - 10am War Memorial Park Coventry Parkrun Mon 15th November Skating Sessions 8pm - 10pm Planet Ice Wed 17th November In Conversation With School of Strategy and Leadership: Faculty of Business and Law 11am - noon Room 330 William Morris CV1 5DL Your chance to get your voice heard! Skating Sessions 1pm - 4pm Planet Ice RSS Feed