Head's Newsletter 22 October 2021

NEW SCIENCE LABS

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS

Over the summer we spent a significant sum of money refurbishing two more science labs, which needed a more complete overhaul. I ’ m very pleased that we funded this partly through a grant from the Wolfson Foundation, and these labs are looking great and being extremely well used.

October signalled the celebration of Black History Month across the school. The History Department created a weekly bulletin highlighting key figures from across the faculties ranging from pioneers of space exploration and cancer treatments from the Sciences and modern day activists in the Arts to the invaluable contributions of hundreds of men and women in the endeavour to explore Africa in the Humanities. The LGBT+ Society also created a fantastic

display to spotlight trailblazers from the Black community who have sought to challenge discrimination and prejudice across

gender, sexuality and race boundaries. The display can be found by the JLT, so please do drop by to find out more!

ARKWRIGHT ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

Thank you to all students and staff who have contributed to this year ’ s Black History Month and we hope that the focus and understanding on the importance of diversity continues well beyond this month.

Congratulations to Ojas Gulati who has been awarded a Arkwright Scholarship. The scholarships are awarded in recognition of outstanding potential as a future leader in Engineering.