The University of Bath’s Black Students’ Network (BSN) was established in 2021 and is now in its fifth year. Born out of student feedback and developed with the support of wellbeing experts and coaches from the Black community, the BSN has been designed specifically for University of Bath students who identify as Black* (African, Caribbean, or Dual Heritage). Over the summer of 2025, we collaborated with more than 40 students to review the Network, and we are delighted to re-launch it this year.
The Black Students’ Network (BSN) aims, in response to student requests, to:
On this page you will find all of the BSN’s latest events, opportunities and news. All of our events are free to attend. We aim to offer a mix of online and in-person events, and we hope appeal to your wide range of interests.
*We recognise that everyone uses different language to describe and understand their identity. In consultation with the students who helped us review this Network, we’ve chosen to use the term Black students – which we hope feels inclusive and welcoming to you all.
A live list of events in Bath, from our own BSN events to local events showcasing the work and culture of Black speakers and creatives.
The Black Students’ Network at the University of Bath hosts events for students and highlights local events in Bath that celebrate Black voices, creativity, and culture. These include talks, workshops, social activities, and cultural events taking place both on campus and across the city. Visit the Black Students’ Network events webpage for full details and booking information.
All the latest updates and opportunities to get involved with the Black Students' Network.
To support the delivery and growth of the Black Students’ Network, we have appointed six students to work as BSN Student Ambassadors. They contribute to the Network by running events, writing blogs, creating content, and sharing student perspectives to help inform and develop BSN activity across the University.
Find out more about the ambassadors and their roles in our Meet our new BSN Student Ambassadors blog.
Support if you experience harassment or discrimination.
The University promotes a culture of respect, and our NeverOK Campaign aims to tackle and prevent discrimination, bullying and harassment of any form. If you experience any form of harassment including but not limited to colourism, misogynoir, xenophobia and microaggressions, you can report this through our Support and Report tool or to a member of staff in our SU Advice Centre, Student Support or Security. If you ever feel unsafe you can seek help from Security through our SafeZone app.
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