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Student Rise
Student Rise takes place throughout the month of November. There are a wide variety of events organised by students unions and societies all demonstrating the fantastic diversity of students in London and their opposition to racism.
Student Rise is an annual series of events coordinated by the Mayor of London in partnership with the Student Assembly Against Racism and the NUS Black Students Campaign.
Events during student rise include seminars debating the politics of hate, Kick Racism out of Football matches, Diwali and Rangoli celebrations, International film screenings, food fairs and exhibitions.
Participating student unions include: University of London Union, SOAS, University of the Arts, Institute of Education, Greenwich, Kingston, Roehampton, Birkbeck, London Metropolitan University, London School of Economics, Middlesex University, University of the Arts, Goldsmiths, Imperial College, Brunel, University of East London, University College London and Westminster.
You can listen online on SOAS' OpenAir Radio for full coverage of student rise events. Visit www.openair.fm
For more information and an updated list please email Bell Riberio-Addy (Bellajay85@hotmail.com)
Student Rise Events 2007
You can also download a PDF version of the event list below.
Note:events listed may be subject to change, please check with individual venues to confirm details.
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8 November. 6pm and 9pm
International Language Film screenings
Screenings of ‘Volver’ and ‘Motorcycle Diaries’.
Ticket price: £3 for one film, £5 for two
Union Concert Hall, Imperial College Union,
Prince Consort Road, SW7.
Contact: Kirsty Patterson, dpew@imperial.ac.uk |
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8 November
Fundraising Music Event
Fundraising event for local anti-racism charities.
Ministry of Sound, SE1.
Contact: Salima Lanquaye, 0207 922 5000 ext 2725 |
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10 November. 9.30am - 5pm
Trade Union Conference on African Liberation
Room V111, School of Oriental and African Studies,
Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: 07984 405 307, friendsofafrica_soas@yahoo.co.uk |
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12 November, 5 - 7pm
Defeating the politics of hate and defending multiculturalism
An event which will explore how far right racist ideas are a threat to our multicultural society.
Junior Common Room, School of Oriental and African Studies,
Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: sadreddin@gmail.com |
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12 November, 7.30pm
International Food Fair
LSE’s national and cultural societies have come together to showcase traditional cuisine from around the world.
The Quad, London School of Economics,
Houghton St, WC2A.
Contact: Amina Adewusi, su.anti-racism@lse.ac.uk |
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12 - 16 November, 5pm - 7pm
Bloomsbury Diversity Awareness Week
Activities to include talks, debates, workshops and performances celebrating the cultural diversity of students in the Bloomsbury area.
Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street,
London, WC1E.
Contact: Priti Sudra, welfare@bcsu.bbk.ac.uk |
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15 November, 6.30 - 8.30pm
Use Your Voice, Use Your Vote!
Operation Black Vote and LSE present a unique voter registration event with a panel of MPs from the three major political parties.
Clement House, Rm D302, London School of Economics,
Houghton St, WC2A.
Contact: Amina Adewusi, su.anti-racism@lse.ac.uk |
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16 November, 5 - 7pm
SOAS’ Radical Arts & Cultures Society presents Film Screening and Discussion
Film night looking at the concept of multiculturalism.
Khalili Lecture Theatre, School of Oriental and African Studies,
Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: sadreddin@gmail.com |
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16 November, 2 - 5pm
Poetry Event
A Celebration of British Diversity. The Masque of Anarchy is a prolific poem by anti-slavery campaigner Percy Shelley, followed by food and folk music.
Junior Common Room School of Oriental and African Studies,
Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: Clare Solomon, 165786@soas.ac.uk |
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16 November, 6 - 11pm
Diwali Event - Rangoli: Row of Colours
An event by SOAS’ South Asia Society.
Courtyard, School of Oriental and African Studies,
Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: soassouthasiansoc@googlemail.com |
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17 November, 8pm
Student Rise Party
An evening celebrating student diversity in London. Featuring R’n’B soul artist ‘Adelaide’ and others tbc.
ULU, Duck and Dive, Malet Street,
London WC1E.
Contact: Bell Ribeiro-Addy, 07950 614 989, Bellajay85@hotmail.com |
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17 - 18 November
NUS Black Students’ Campaign Winter Conference
Discussions will focus on challenging racism, tackling inequality and campaigning for global justice.
Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H
Contact: Ruqayyah Collector, ruqs@nus.org.uk |
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19 - 23 November
Multiculturalism: The Exhibition
A digital exhibition by members of the SOAS Photography Society.
Junior Common Room School of Oriental and African Studies,Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: soasphotography@googlemail.com |
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19 November, 5 - 7pm
‘Injustice’ Film Screening
Room EBG 06, University of East London, 4-6 University Way, E16.
Contact: Sky La Foucade 020 8223 4205, 4209 or 7025, sky@uel.ac.uk |
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20 November, 5 - 7pm
Trident speaker event
Room EBG 06, University of East London, 4-6 University Way, E16.
Contact: Sky La Foucade 020 8223 4205, 4209 or 7025, sky@uel.ac.uk |
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20 November, 8.00 pm
Multicultural Fashion Show
By Roehampton and Kingston University celebrating the diversity of students living in the SW London area.
Roehampton University, Froebel College in Monte Hall, SW15.
Contact: David Robson on 020 8392 3221, d.robson@roehampton.ac.uk |
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20 November, 6.00 pm
‘Injustice’ Film Screening
Room S13, Institute of Education Students’ Union, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL.
Contact: Maria Pericleous, m.pericleous@ioe.ac.uk |
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20 November
Soul Food at Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10.
Contact: Wezi Mzumara, 07872 160 907, uogacs@hotmail.com |
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20 November, 12.30 - 5pm
Kick Racism Out Of Football - Match
12 teams, 9 players to a team, £2 per player.
3G Pitches, Brunel University, Uxbridge UB8.
Contact: campaigns.officer@brunel.ac.uk |
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21 November, 6pm
A belly full of laughter
Comedy Night, featuring Babatunde, Willis, Jamie, Prince Abdi and Mel.
Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10.
Contact: Wezi Mzumara, 07872 160 907, uogacs@hotmail.com |
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22 November, 6pm
Soul Food & R‘n’B Night
Traditional dishes from Africa and the Caribbean follwed by an R’n’B night at ‘Bartender’ at Sparrows Farm, hosted by DJ JOBO.
Mansion Site, Bexley Road, Eltham, SE9.
Contact: Wezi Mzumara, uogacs@hotmail.com |
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22 November, 6 - 9pm
Poets’ Rise
Collaboration of cultural societies at SOAS. An evening of poetry, dance and musical talent combined with a photography exhibition.
Brunei Gallery Lecture School of Oriental and African Studies, Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: Wezi Mzumara, antiracism@soas.ac.uk |
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23 November, 5 - 7pm
A Discussion - ‘Black’: The term and its implications
Khalili Lecture Theatre, School of Oriental and African Studies, Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: suwelfare@soas.ac.uk |
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29 November, 5 - 7pm
Photojournalism: The Real Experience
Stories from journalists around the world describing their experiences, by SOAS’ Photography Society.
Khalili Lecture Theatre, School of Oriental and African Studies, Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: soasphotography@googlemail.com |
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30 November, 5 - 7pm
‘Three Religions - One Goal: The Roadmap to Justice and Peace’
Representatives from the Abrahamic faiths discussing unity, peace and justice, by SOAS’ Salam Society.
Khalili Lecture Theatre, School of Oriental and African Studies, Vernon Square, WC1.
Contact: sadreddin@gmail.com |
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Student Rise Partners
Participating Colleges
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