Black History Month Sexual Misconduct Action Group Students' Union Advice Centre Log in for personalised news and events from your course, groups, and interests CUSU News & Updates Upcoming Events 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. Big Black History Month Quiz Challenge 14th October 7pm - 31st October 5pm Online - Kahoot Discovering yourself at University 25th October 3pm - 4pm Virtual University is the ideal place to discover yourself. You can get involved with activities you are passionate about and plot a career trajectory. Your ticket to a Global Career - Global themed opportunities 26th October 10am - 11am Virtual There’s no better time for you to open the door of international opportunities than during your student journey. Digital Nomads: How you can work and travel 26th October 2pm - 3pm Virtual Have you ever dreamt about travelling around the world and getting paid? What about combining that with an incredible community of minded adventurous people? More News More Events 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. Big Black History Month Quiz Challenge 14th October 7pm - 31st October 5pm Online - Kahoot Discovering yourself at University 25th October 3pm - 4pm Virtual University is the ideal place to discover yourself. You can get involved with activities you are passionate about and plot a career trajectory. Your ticket to a Global Career - Global themed opportunities 26th October 10am - 11am Virtual There’s no better time for you to open the door of international opportunities than during your student journey. Digital Nomads: How you can work and travel 26th October 2pm - 3pm Virtual Have you ever dreamt about travelling around the world and getting paid? What about combining that with an incredible community of minded adventurous people? BHM: LGBTQ+ Thought Leaders: Challenging public perceptions ft. Dr Ronx 26th October 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 26th October 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. Transferable skills of being a Rep 27th October 10am - 11am Virtual Being a course rep at university equips you with the requisite skills that will enable you to thrive in the workplace. Find out more in this session. How to Volunteer with CUSU and Boost your Employability 27th October 2pm - 3pm Virtual Volunteering is one of the most reliable pathways to getting workplace ready and developing yourself. BHM Trace Your African & Caribbean Roots 27th October 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. Selling your Postgraduate Skills to an Employer 28th October 4pm - 5pm Virtual This session will focus on the transferable skills learnt during a postgraduate degree, and how these can be beneficial to employers outside of the HE sector. BSL Café 29th October 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! BSL Café 5th November 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! BSL Café 12th November 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 12th November 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. Your Officers Vinnie CU London Campus Officer Rehan CU London Education Officer Stella CU London Welfare & Inclusion Officer Nicole CU London Activities Officer