Celebrating Excellence

Adukwu, Emmanuel; Airey, Alisha; Sanderson Bellamy, Angelina; Okeyoyin, Oluwadamilola; Savvantoglou, Angeliki

Abstract

Inspiring Stories of Excellence: A Showcase of Black Heritage Professionals in the College of Health, Science & Society at UWE Bristol

Black History Month (BHM) presents an opportunity to celebrate the
achievements and history of Black people and this communities. This
year, the theme for BHM 2022 is "Time for Change: Action not Words." It gives me great pleasure to introduce this collection of stories of the excellent contributions of several inspiring Black professionals to the fields of Science, Health, Education and Society.
Why is this important?

People of Black heritage have for centuries contributed immensely to
knowledge and societal development, many of these contributions have been hidden, lost or ignored. As a result, this has impacted the
experiences of Black heritage communities in professionals’ spaces and in society. The has led to a lack of representation in the academy and other professional environments, a lack of progression into senior roles and a significant awarding gap among others.

To change this, we need more action and less words. This collection
brings to life the stories of excellence and the many ways Black
heritage professionals in the College of Health, Science and Society at
UWE Bristol are shaping the future of their diverse fields and making
their mark in society, shaping futures and what will be our collective
history.

Thank you for being part of this journey

Citation

Adukwu, E., Airey, A., Sanderson Bellamy, A., Okeyoyin, O., & Savvantoglou, A. Celebrating Excellence. [Booklet constructed using the 'Canva' software]. UWE Bristol

• Physical Artefact Type: Artefact
• Deposit Date: Jan 3, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 4, 2023
• Keywords: Black history month; Black heritage; Black heritage communities
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10281179