Students Rise Up Against Racism

Our students are taking a stand against racism through impactful and educational Anti-Racism Workshops.

Led by the UK’s top anti-racism education charity, Show Racism the Red Card, the sessions are designed to help students recognise, understand, and challenge racism in their daily lives.

“These lifelong skills will help our students build a more inclusive, respectful society.”

The workshops, organised by the Enterprise team, kicked off the first series of sessions aimed at students from all subject areas, promoting awareness, empathy, and proactive measures against racial injustice. Additional sessions will be held later this year to reach more students.

One student described the first round of workshops as “empowering,” explaining, “I feel more confident in standing up for what’s right and creating a more inclusive environment at College.”

The importance of these workshops is underscored by the 140,561 hate crimes recorded in England and Wales in the year ending March 2024. Although there was an overall 5% decrease, religious hate crimes spiked by 25%.

By helping students identify and combat various forms of racism, including Islamophobia and antisemitism, these workshops empower them to drive positive change in their communities.

Lucy Evans, Cultural Capital and Personal Development Coordinator, who organised the workshops, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be working with Show Racism the Red Card and to equip our students with the knowledge and confidence to challenge racism, stand as allies, and champion equality in our local community.

“These lifelong skills will help them build a more inclusive, respectful society. We look forward to welcoming Show Racism the Red Card back next month for future workshops, ensuring every student is part of this important journey.”