About this Event
Honouring Our Communities: Our Stories, Our Legacy
Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
Time: 15:00-17:00
Location: The Global Room, College Hall, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN
This event celebrates the significant contribution of the Black community to everyday life in Dundee. From supporting families, promoting wellbeing through bringing people together, raising cultural awareness and inspiring younger generations, our Black community overcomes adversity to impact on the everyday life of people in Dundee. Through the art of storytelling, we will hear about the legacies that key figures and groups within the Black community are creating. This event is free and open to the university community and wider public.
Speakers:
Mrs Stella Digba - Senior Charge Nurse, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Professor Joseph Akunna - Professor in Water and Environmental Engineering, Abertay University
Priscilla Gillespie - CEO & Director, Shine Like A Diamond KE CIC
Preye Blessing Akpasigbe – First Pass Football Academy Manager
Event venue & nearby stays
The Global Room, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom