#Racism is not a game it’s real, pervasive and takes away people’s lives... No, it's not a chip on our shoulders, it's your knee on our necks. I can’t breathe. #BlackLivesMatter Full @imperialasone statement attached

Come on a journey through modern & contemporary African art! Each week, we’ll explore a new thread in the rich tapestry of African artistic culture & history. 🗓 Every Monday from Nov | ⏰ 18:00-20:00 UK time | Open to all! @imperialasone @CallforCurators imperial.ac.uk/evening-class…

As we celebrate Black History Month 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your unwavering support. This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” reminds us of the power of stories—stories of resilience, triumph, and the invaluable contributions of Black communities throughout history. Your support helps amplify these voices, allowing us to honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations. Together, we are not just recognising history, but actively shaping it. Let’s continue to uplift one another, embrace diversity, and drive forward the progress that strengthens our shared future. Thank you for standing with us on this journey of empowerment and unity. #ReclaimingNarratives #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2024

Last Friday, I attended the Beyond Ethnicity Career Conference (BECC) 2024 at Imperial College London and gained valuable insights into how AI can be both a friend and a foe, depending on how we choose to use it. It was also a pleasure meeting Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon! @aimafidon

It’s Black History Month! Thank you to all our amazing students, alumni and staff from the black community who make Imperial the force that it is. Thank you to all the academics, inventors & visionaries who paved the way in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Business ✨

Thank you so much to everyone who supported and attended our 5th annual career conference! ✨ Great day to learn & discuss AI and careers, as our keynote speaker @aimafidon said, AI can be foe & friend! Big thanks to all the speakers 🌟

#ESEA East and South East Asian Month draws to a close in a few days! Thanks for celebrating your identity, culture and heritage @PNA_UKnurses family with @GoalsOlivers @dence10 @CielitoCaneja @jen_cag @MichaelApas08 @Mymy_DelRos @MerryTea

Rain or shine, we're ready for you all at our annual conference today!! ☀☔ Looking forward to meeting you all & the exciting day about AI & future careers! #BECC24 imperial.ac.uk/equality/reso…

I'll be speaking tomorrow at @imperialcollege's Beyond Ethnicity Career Conference, aimed at empowering individuals from minoritised groups in entering #AI careers. Given I'm a reporter & not actually a tech person, I'm touched to be asked😊 #Imperial #BECC24 @imperialasone

“#AI: Friend or Foe?” Join us at “The Beyond Ethnicity Career conference (BECC)" at @imperialcollege, the full day conference is aimed at early career professionals in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine and business who are BAME. My talk will be on “Innovating with Purpose: #WomeninAI Paving the Way for #InclusiveTechnology” This year’s theme is AI: Friend or Foe? Discover how emerging tech may impact your career. Attend talks on AI and creativity, developing your career in a new tech landscape, AI fairness and bias and the environmental impacts of using AI tools. This conference creates a space to expose you to inspiring role models and provides practical advice on how to make the most of AI in your careers, now and in the future. The conference will be a full-day event with a variety of keynotes and AI talks from academia and industry, panels and networking opportunities. Talks will include -AI and creativity -Innovating with Purpose: Women in AI Paving the Way for Inclusive Technology -A Day in the Life of an AI Professional -Social justice and environmental impacts of using AI tools lnkd.in/eHa6gfem @imperialasone @ICComputing

Divided @ProfileBooks is Bread and Roses Radical Book Prize Winner 2024 Exceptionally grateful @Lighthousebks and all those involved in the prize. Loved listening to the readings from the other shortlistees tonight too.

Meet our clinical haematology team this #SickleCellAwarenessMonth They told us, "sickle cell does not discriminate based on ethnicity. Whether children are born with the disease depends only on their parents’ sickle cell status, not their ethnicity." ➡️ sicklecellsociety.org/sickle…

This year, the Royal British Legion supported #SAHM with special content. There is a wealth of stories to explore, marking the incredible contribution of some of the millions of South Asians, and those of South Asian descent, who have defended Britain. southasianheritage.org.uk/se…

We're partnering with NHSBT for a 2-year initiative to raise organ donation awareness in South Asian communities. 🩺❤️ Join our first event on 26/09, a Community Listening Circle on Zoom. Sign up here: bit.ly/4epYSQ0 #OrganDonation @NHSOrganDonor @ApnaNhs

The day has arrived—Jawdrop is back📣 Join industry leaders, @NHSuk, and academics as they discuss the crucial role of trust in clinical research, vaccine uptake, and public health.👇 📅 25 September 🕒 3:30 - 8:30 pm 📍Molecular Sciences Research Hub eventbrite.co.uk/e/jawdrop-f…

Amazing piece! Please read #SickleCellAwarenessMonth "Through increased awareness and understanding, we can work toward a future when sickle cell disease is no longer a neglected condition but rather one that receives the attention, funding, support, and care it deserves."

In honor of @ImperialPFDC Post Doc Appreciation Week, we're celebrating the achievements of Dr @harewoodr who was awarded Runner Up at @CR_UK's Early Diagnosis Conference! Her research on the relationship between distal polyps and future risk of #BowelCancer is vital! #PDAW2024

Want to work for a successful art-science festival? @ExRdFestival are looking for two Festival curators and producers to work with @imperialcollege researchers to create engaging activities Apply by 22 September, more details👉rb.gy/7unv0d @RBKC @artsjobs

Against the backdrop of far-right extremism and racist violence in the UK, @Channel4 will once again air critically-acclaimed & award-winning series, #Defiance: Fighting the Far Right, at 10pm Mon 12 — Wed 14 August. Full press release here: channel4.com/press/news/chan… @rizwanahmed

In light of recent events, we wanted to create a safe space for our community to come together. Join us for the SAHM - Listening Circle: Voices of Solidarity and Hope. 🗓️ 06/08/2024 🕕 6PM - 8PM 📍 Online (Zoom) Register for free: eventbrite.co.uk/e/sahm-list… #SAHM2024