Tues 2 – 30 Oct
ARTFORM HERITAGE
A series of talks inspired by BHM and the diverse collections from this venue and the University Archives. Each informal 10 minute talk will focus on a particular object or story that celebrates the role of black people in shaping Scotland’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Venue: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ. 12.45pm every Tuesday. Adm: Free. Info: 0141 330 5431, mcall@museum.gla.ac.uk, www.voluntaryarts.org.

Mon 1 -31 Oct
BLACK HISTORY MONTH POSTER EXHIBITION
Poster Exhibition entitled ‘No Barriers to Education’ from collections at University Archives. The display will explore the historical connections between the University of Glasgow, Africa and Japan and highlighting some of the many black students who came to study at University over the last two hundred years. Featured students include Andrew Watson the first Black British footballer and James McLune Smith, the first Afro American to receive a university medical education anywhere in the world. Venue: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ 9.30am – 5pm. Free. Info: 0141 330 5431.

Sat Oct 12
FESTIVAL & FREEDOM WALK
A Celebration of Glasgow’s African & Caribbean Heritage. The African and Caribbean Network (the Network) is the umbrella and co¬-ordinating body for the African and Caribbean communities in Glasgow. The Network consists of 23 African and Caribbean organisations and community group who promote the inclusion of African and Caribbean people in Glasgow as equal and valued members of the community. They want to end discrimination by telling people about black people’s contribution to the city, by finding ways to work together, and by increasing their role in all areas of the city’s life. Venue: George Square, Glasgow.10am-6pm. Adm: Free. Info: www.list.co.uk/event

Thurs 11 Oct
BEYOND SARIS, SAMOSAS AND STEEL BANDS
A programme exploring the historical connections between the University of Glasgow, and Africa, highlighting some of the many black students who came to study at University over the last two hundred years. With Naseem Anwar (Equality and Diversity Unit). Venue: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ 9.30am – 5pm. Free. Info: 0141 330 5431.

Fri 12 Oct
PROVAND’S LORDSHIP: TALKING HEADS
Can sculptures in the Provand’s Lordship Garden speak to us about Glasgow’s merchants and slavery? Come along to find out more. Venue: Provand’s Lordship Garden, 3 Castle Street, Glasgow. 1pm-1.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 0141 553 2557.

Sat 13 – 31 Oct
AFRICAN ART
An exhibition by Pan African Arts Scotland. Venue: Napiershall Street Centre, 39 Napiershall Street, Glasgow. 3pm-6pm. Adm: Free. Info: www.panafricanartsscotland.org.uk

Tues 16 Oct
JAMES MCLUNE SMITH
The first Afro-American to receive a university medical education in the world. Lesley Richmond (University of Glasgow Archives). A programme exploring the historical connections between the University of Glasgow, and Africa, highlighting some of the many black students who came to study at University over the last two hundred years. Venue: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ 9.30am – 5pm. Free. Info: 0141 330 5431.

Thurs 18 Oct
KALASHA
A lost tribe of the Hindu Kush. With Azra Meadows (Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences). A programme exploring the historical connections between the University of Glasgow, and Africa, highlighting some of the many black students who came to study at University over the last two hundred years. Venue: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ 9.30am – 5pm. Free. Info: 0141 330 5431.

Tues 23 Oct
CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY BLACK CITIZENS
A programme exploring the historical connections between the University of Glasgow, and Africa, highlighting some of the many black students who came to study at University over the last two hundred years. With Dr Rose Mary Harley (University of Strathclyde). Venue: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ 9.30am – 5pm. Free. Info: 0141 330 5431.

Thurs 25 Oct
LIVING IN COASTAL SWAMPS
People on the brink With Peter Meadows (Institute of Biomedical and Life Sciences). A programme exploring the historical connections between the University of Glasgow, and Africa, highlighting some of the many black students who came to study at University over the last two hundred years. Venue: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ 9.30am – 5pm. Free. Info: 0141 330 5431.

Tues 30 Oct
CULTURE AND COLLECTIONS
Finding black history in the Hunterian Museum. With Austin Ngenge (Göteborg University). A programme exploring the historical connections between the University of Glasgow, and Africa, highlighting some of the many black students who came to study at University over the last two hundred years. Venue: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ 9.30am – 5pm. Free. Info: 0141 330 5431.