Second workshop delivered by Black People Talk for students at University of Birmingham.

Please sign up using your University of Birmingham email address so eligibility for workshop can be confirmed. If eligibility can not be confirmed your ticket may be cancelled.

What is UoB x Black Students Talk (BST)?

Black Students Talk (BST)* is a peer support group that provides safe, supportive and therapeutic spaces for Black students to meet, share, learn, and manage our mental health & wellbeing. BST are facilitating 3 individual work shops for University of Birmingham students, to attend just sign up using your UoB email address and turn up on the day of the workshop.

Who is UoB x Black Students Talk (BST) for?

Students at University of Birmingham who identify as Black (African, Caribbean, Mixed with Black heritage).

Why does Black Students Talk exist (BST)?

As university students we experience complex academic, psychological, social, emotional and financial pressures. Black students face specific pressures that often affect our mental health and therefore, our university experience and outcome. We want to help make the lives of all Black students as happy, healthy and successful as possible.

What do Black Students Talk (BST) sessions offer?

group discussions using culturally relevant/specific psychoeducation

help accessing appropriate mental health services within the university and wider community

a ‘home away from home’ to connect with other Black students

visiting speakers from Black mental health organisations

resources designed and delivered by trained facilitators

How do I attend the Black Students Talk (BST) sessions?

Simply sign up for the workshop you want to attend via EventBrite and turn up on the day. Spaces are limited so if you are no longer able to attend the workshop please cancel your ticket so another student is able to attend.

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*BST is part of the national Black People Talk (BPT), an initiative founded by Yannick Yalipende and Nkasi Stoll that aims to support the mental health and wellbeing of the Black community in the UK.

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