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Heritage and Cultural Diversity Forum

Activities Details

Subject	Higher Education
Type	Knowledge
Audience	Young Person
Location	On Campus
Year Group	Year 10, Year 12, L3 Y1
Gatsby Benchmark	7
Term	Spring
Sign Up	Teacher

From the fundamentals of university, to leadership skills, to taking your place in the world – it’s all covered on this immersive on-campus day. Heritage and Cultural Diversity Forum, part of Empower, gives your students a chance to step back and think about their futures.

Your Black heritage students will get a chance to take part in lots of different activities, including exploring their education and career options and meeting role models from a variety of backgrounds, professions and experience levels. They’ll be inspired to explore their own aspirational future.

A partnership of potential

The University of East Anglia is a proud supporter of The Heritage & Cultural Diversity Forum (HCDF).

Our shared ambition is to provide minority ethnic students opportunities to be heard, to question, and to challenge preconceptions of higher education, training, and careers through meaningful and relevant engagement.

The Heritage & Cultural Diversity Forum was founded and is led by Obianuju Iyaji who is a teacher, educator, and inspirational leader in inclusive education.

Other key supporters include Norfolk Higher Aspirations Scheme and Norwich University of the Arts.

HCDF Summer Event and Showcase of Creativity

Join us at the HCDF Summer Event and Showcase of Creativity, celebrating the creativity of Year 10 and Year 12/Level 3 Year 1 students from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Featuring powerful films exploring the theme of breaking barriers and boundaries, this inspiring day includes discussions, activities, and the chance to connect with peers, professionals, and role models. Supported by UEA, Norwich University of the Arts, and Norfolk Higher Aspirations Scheme, it’s a unique opportunity to engage, reflect, and be heard.

Date: Thursday 3 July 2025

Time: 9.45am – 3pm

Location: Julian Study Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich

Who is it for? Students from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds in Year 10, Year 12, and Level 3 Year 1

Registrations are open now!