UCL Computer Science Black History Month Celebration Re:Claiming Narratives

In line with this year's UK Black History Month theme, the UCL Computer Science Race Equality Working Group will be hosting its fourth Black History Month celebration with an evening amplifying the voices of Black Computer Scientists.

The in-person evening will include a fun ice breaker, a talk from Dr Temitayo Olugbade, Lecturer in Computer Science & AI, University of Sussex; Honorary Research Fellow, University College London, followed by a panel discussion with the following members:

• Daniel Grant, Engineering Manager at YouView TV
• Hope Oloye, Founder of organisation Thinking Black
• Lucky Onwuzurike, Cybersecurity Consultant Manager at EY
• Morgane Ohlig, UCL Computer Science MEng Student

Panel Chairs:

• Shakirah Akinwale, Centre Director at UCL Centre for Sustainability and RealTech Innovation, powered by PGIM Real Estate
• Morenike Magbagbeola, UCL Post Graduate Researcher, Robot Engineer at an Energy Company

Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and network after the talks during the social with delicious Caribbean food.

Online event from 5.30pm: The keynote speaker talk and panel discussion will be streamed online - please choose the appropriate ticket when registering for this event.

Target audience:

This event is open to all UCL staff and students - please register for your free place now. This event will be streamed online, please select an online ticket when registering and a meeting link will be shared with you.

Accessibility and food allergies:

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible or comfortable for you, please let us know by emailing Kiran Ahmed (kiran.ahmed@ucl.ac.uk)