BHP Workshops
Black Humanities Project Workshops
The Black Humanities Project Team are offering in-school workshops between January and April 2026.
BHP workshops ultimately aim to:
- Expose and empower hidden and untold stories of from people with Black and minority ethnic heritage.
- Increase understanding of what skills can be developed on an arts and humanities course.
- Explore the myriad of graduate opportunities for arts and humanities students.
- Inspire young Black and minority ethnic students to consider studying an arts and humanities degree at university.
- Empower young people to make a more informed decision about their futures.
These workshops will be delivered by the Black Humanities Project Student Coordinators who are all studying humanities subjects at the UEA.
When: Between January-April 2026
Target audience: Students from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds are specifically encouraged to join.
Location: In school
Year Group: Years 7 / 8 / 9 /10 / 11 / 12 / L3Y1
Workshops can be delivered on the same day or split over a number of weeks. We know you're busy and aim to be as flexible as possible to suit your timetable!
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The Black Humanities Project Anthology
The BHP Team are working with students from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds to co-create the BHP Anthology: A collection of creativity produced by every participant taking part in the workshops.
In collaboration with Egg Box Publishing, the BHP Anthology will be published and printed with each participant and school library receiving a copy.
BHP want to empower Black and minority ethnic students to express their unique stories, cultures, and identities through creative writing and art.
More information below.
What's on offer?
Discover exciting career paths in the humanities with this dynamic, interactive session! This interactive workshop introduces students to the vast world of arts and humanities careers and empowers them to explore possible creative careers. Students will explore how humanities subjects prepare them for diverse industries, from publishing, to writing for Netflix in TV/Film, to working in museums - through group activities and discussions. They’ll identify their strengths, connect them to key skills within the humanities, and pitch careers where these skills shine.
Aims and Objectives
- Introduce the participants to Black Humanities Project .
- Increase awareness of diverse career paths available through humanities subjects and skills within these.
- Highlight the transferable skills gained from humanities, such as critical thinking, communication, creativity, problem solving, adaptability.
- Inspire students to consider humanities disciplines as valuable and practical options for future study and employment – thinking about their current interests and skills
The BHP Anthology will be a published collection of creative pieces produced by all the BHP participants from across all the schools we're working with.
This workshop introduces students to the concept of an anthology as a collective creative project. It focuses on helping students identify themes of identity, culture, and heritage in their lives and translating those themes into creative works. Through discussion, brainstorming, and writing/drawing activities, students will create the beginnings of a piece they can later refine and submit to be published in the BHP Anthology!
In collaboration with Egg Box Publishing, the BHP Anthology will be printed and a copy given to each participant and school libraries giving others the chance to explore.
Aims:
- To empower Black and minority ethnic students to express their unique stories, cultures, and identities through creative writing and artwork for an anthology.
Objectives:
- Encourage self-reflection and connection to cultural heritage.
- Guide students in developing a short creative piece (poem, story, artwork).
- Build confidence in sharing personal stories and ideas with peers.
- Foster collaboration and pride through shared experiences.
Click here to see last year's Anthology: Our Stories. Our Voices.
Would you like BHP to visit your school?
Complete a registeration of interest form by clicking on the below link.