Please see below for a list of events organised by different departments and teams across our School. Note that 'for all' covers LSE staff, students and alumni only.
Ongoing events - October
Location: Great Hall, Marshall Building
Jake Subryan Richards' award-winning Black Atlantic exhibition will be coming to LSE this October.
The exhibition, which was first shown at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, reveals the stories that have been silenced from history, not just stories of exploitation, but those of resilience and liberation, too. It shows how through resisting colonial slavery, people produced new cultures known as the Black Atlantic, that continue to shape our world.
Single events - October
Location: LSE Campus, TBC to ticketholders
Hosted by the London School of Economics and Political Science, and LSE Students' Union.
Four decades after the Broadwater Farm uprising, the events of October 1985 continue to resonate in the ongoing struggle against systemic racism.
This event explores legal, political and community-based racial justice work that emerged from these events, examining methods of resistance that continue to address present-day questions of race, racism and social inequality.
The online ticket request form will open after 12 noon on Monday 8 September. The ticket line will stay open until all tickets have been allocated.
Location: Online
Please use this link to join us on the day:
Location: LSE Campus, TBC to ticketholders
Join Jake Subryan Richards as he discusses the research and creative process behind the award-winning Black Atlantic exhibition which will be coming to LSE in October.
The exhibition, which was first shown at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, reveals the stories that have been silenced from history, not just stories of exploitation, but those of resilience and liberation, too. It shows how through resisting colonial slavery, people produced new cultures known as the Black Atlantic, that continue to shape our world.
Location: LSE Campus, TBC to ticketholders
Francia Elena Márquez Mina made history in 2022 when she assumed office as Colombia’s first Afro-Colombian Vice President after leading a successful grassroots campaign to reverse decades of conservative rule.
In this Black History Month 2025 public event Vice President Márquez will converse with black women scholars of different generations whose research centres blackness in all its complexities.
Location: TBC
Let's Talk About Race in the workplace is a panel event bringing together alumni from diverse backgrounds to discuss their experiences of starting and developing their careers.
Speakers will discuss their personal experiences of entering the workplace, developing their careers, and provide insights into what students can look for when choosing an organisation to work for that genuinely values diversity. They will discuss different initiatives they've seen that support students through recruitment processes and the approaches organisations are taking to address underrepresentation amongst Black, Asian and diverse heritage employees. They will also talk about the day-to-day realities of working in their sector and share advice on navigating relevant processes and situations effectively.
You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you have and meet with the panellists during the networking afterward, which includes drinks and pizza.
(link to go live shortly)
Location: Shaw Library 6th Floor, Old Building
Join us for an inspiring evening of insight and connection at the Black Alumni Network Panel Discussion on Leadership and Innovation. This dynamic panel will feature distinguished Black alumni leaders sharing their experiences, strategies, and visions for driving innovation and leading with impact across industries. The discussion will be followed by a networking drinks reception, offering a chance to connect with fellow alumni, expand your professional circle, and celebrate the power of community.
Registration is required as space is limited!
Note that registration is open until 14th October
Location: LSE Campus, Vera Anstey Room, Old Building
Join EmbRace and LSE Power for a special Black History Month event featuring Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, award-winning researcher, writer, and Harvard Kennedy School doctoral student.
Anna is the author of The Black Agenda: Bold Solutions for a Broken System, and her upcoming book The Double Tax (Penguin/Portfolio) explores the hidden costs women face, especially women of colour.
In this fireside chat, Anna will share insights from her work, discuss bold ideas for change, and reflect on her journey as a scholar and advocate. Whether you’ve read the book or not, all LSE staff are welcome to attend, connect, and be inspired.
Location: LSE Campus, outside the SAW building
No registration required. More details to follow shortly.
Location: Online
Please use this link to join on the day:
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Location: LSE Treatment Clinic, 1st Floor, Fawcett House, Clements Inn, London, WC2A 2AZ
For Black History Month EmbRace is offering free 30-minute acupunture sessions at LSE Treatment Clinic.
Note that these sessions are reserved for ethnic minority staff/EmbRace members
Other related events in November
Location: Online and the Hall-Carpenter Room, Third floor of the SAW building (Hybrid)
Please use this link to join remotely on the day:
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There is no need to get a ticket or register for this event if you attend in person.
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Ethnicity Terminology Consultation
What is the context of the Ethnicity Terminology Consultation?
At the request of EmbRace, the Race Equity Steering Group, and student groups, a community consultation was carried out in October, Black History Month, 2024 regarding ethnicity terminology.
The aim of the consultation was to identify terminology to replace the term Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and to identify terminology that is more inclusive and representative of the LSE community.
What are the results from the consultation?
The findings and recommendations from the consultation were published in a report, which can be read in full here. (Not sure if the report was published but if not pls do on same page as the extended style guide on our page and link here)
The recommendations were presented to the Race Equity Steering Group and the Inclusion Management Board in Winter Term 2025 and subsequently signed off.
The recommendations are as follows:
- Ethnic minority to be used in official School communications.
- Utilise specific language and refer to specific groups or people when possible.
- Allowing flexibility and regular review of language for different contexts .
- Understanding the variety of preferences and needs in day-to-day working relationships.
How will this impact my work or studies?
The EDI and Comms division have also published guidance in the LSE style guide as well as an extended version for examples of how to implement the recommendations in day-to-day work.
The recommendations are for guidance only, and to be used in official School communication. This guidance does not override or limit individual preferences for language and terminology, which will always be respected.
Academic research and teaching will also not be impacted by the guidance.
If you have any questions about the consultation please contact us at edi@lse.ac.uk.
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