Migration and the making of Leicester

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University of Leicester

This lecture explores the expulsion of the Asian population of Uganda in 1972 and the making of a diverse, multicultural city.

Bennett Building, Lecture Theatre 1

The expulsion of the Asian population of Uganda in August/September 1972 is a key moment in Leicester’s recent history. Many of those affected established themselves in Leicester, and would go on to shape its image and experience as a diverse, multicultural city.To mark the 50th anniversary of the arrivals from Uganda, the University of Leicester is hosting a series of public events in September and October 2022. Please refer to our website for further details: https://le.ac.uk/migration-making-leicester.This lecture will feature contributions from the City Mayor, Peter Soulsby and writer and commentator, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.