{"id":2684,"date":"2025-10-01T09:13:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T09:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/?p=2684"},"modified":"2025-10-02T11:33:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:33:39","slug":"ayo-oluyemi-supporting-black-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/2025\/10\/01\/ayo-oluyemi-supporting-black-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayo Oluyemi: Supporting Black students"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245614472 BCX8\">\u201cI&#8217;m really excited about<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245614472 BCX8\">creating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245614472 BCX8\"> spaces for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245614472 BCX8\">B<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245614472 BCX8\">lack students <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245614472 BCX8\">at Imperial.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245614472 BCX8\">\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-image-2686 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2025\/09\/20231017_Oluyemi_Ayomide_1668-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ayo Oluyemi\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ayo Oluyemi is the Education Projects Coordinator in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/about\/leadership-and-strategy\/provost--deputy-president\/vice-provost-education\/the-central-education-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Education Office<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and is leading a project to improve the experience of Black students at Imperial. After running successful pilot activities last year supported by the Education Office Innovation Fund, they have secured further funding for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/students\/black-at-imperial\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black @ Imperial<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> programme to run a series of events across the 2025-26 academic year, with the first event taking place later this month. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The programme is open to all Black heritage students but is linked to Imperial\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/media\/imperial-college\/administration-and-support-services\/registry\/academic-governance\/public\/academic-policy\/admissions\/25-entry\/Access-and-participation-plan-2025-26-to-2028-29.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ccess and Participation Plan [pdf]<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for home undergraduate students. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The activities will also aim to address the continuation rate of Black students at Imperial.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Black @ Imperial <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Black @ Imperial began through research as part of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/students\/studentshapers\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student Shapers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> project within the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/natural-sciences\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Faculty of Natural Sciences<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which ultimately led to the creation of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/natural-sciences\/about-us\/equality-diversity-inclusion\/bridges-\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bridges<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a programme designed to support undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds within the faculty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of the Student Shapers project, Ayo analysed data from Imperial\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/students\/academic-support\/student-surveys\/student-experience-survey\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student Experience Survey<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which showed that Black students were less likely to report that they were satisfied overall with their experience at Imperial. It was clear that a central programme for Black students across the university was required.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThere are things that Imperial needs to change to enhance the experience for Black students and hopefully Black @ Imperial will play a part in those improvements and the support available. I&#8217;m really excited about creating spaces for Black students at Imperial.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The programme will include a social event each month as well as talks on key topics such as wellbeing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Collaboration is key<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collaboration, one of Imperial\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/about\/values\/behaviours-framework\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">core values<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is crucial to Black @ Imperial and Ayo\u2019s wider work within the Education Office. Working on a variety of projects is what attracted them to the role, and means working with many different colleagues across the university.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI have had feedback and support from so many different people, both staff and students. It is really encouraging to feel that people are invested in Black @ Imperial. We know that students have different experiences depending on what they&#8217;re studying, where they are based and what level of study. Collaboration is key to understanding these differences.\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ayo is passionate about the student experience and the work of colleagues in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/about\/leadership-and-strategy\/provost\/vice-provost-education\/the-central-education-office\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Education Office<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe all genuinely care about the quality of education students receive. There\u2019s a shared drive to keep improving the student experience, and I really respect that about my colleagues. Across the university people are motivated and supportive <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> it feels like everyone encourages each other to be better.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Black History Month\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having studied history, Ayo reflects that Black History Month is an opportunity to highlight Black people who have paved the way, particularly figures in STEM such as Jamaican-born physician Dr Harold Moody.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBlack history is for everyone, not just Black people. It is part of the history of this country. It is important to not just talk about the history of enslavement, but also about Black people who have lived in Britain for centuries who have shaped our culture. There has been more awareness of this in recent years thanks to the work of historians like David Olusoga.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThere is a real sense of community among Black students at Imperial, with students supporting each other across year groups. Linking this back to history, there is a big tradition of Black communities doing supplementary schooling.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The work behind the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperialcollegeunion.org\/activities\/a-to-z\/african-caribbean\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">African Caribbean Society<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/early-career-researcher-institute\/networks-events-and-funds\/staff-and-student-networks\/black-doctoral-network-\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black Doctoral Network<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is really impressive. The Black students at Imperial are incredible and the university is fortunate to have such great students.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ayo also praised the work of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/equality\/staff-networks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">staff networks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, having been along to events run by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/equality\/staff-networks\/imperial-600\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">I600<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to make friends when they first started at Imperial two years ago.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leading the way\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Outside of work Ayo is a passionate cyclist and chairs a cycling club called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.velociposse.cc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Velociposse<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. They also coach cycling skills and earlier this year did some coaching for an initiative for women of colour called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cycletogether.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cycle Together<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"960\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-2687\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2025\/09\/thumbnail_053778E4-B109-465F-8DCF-3EDCE719C660-e1758878700377-1024x960.jpg\" alt=\"Ayo Oluyemi\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI taught fundamental basics like how to feel confident signaling and changing gears to beginner cyclists. I really enjoy coaching cycling because I know the impact that cycling has had on my life, so it feels nice to be able to pass it on to others.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read next\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/students\/black-at-imperial\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black @ Imperial<\/span><\/a> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Discover events and activities at Imperial to mark <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/equality\/events\/black-history-month\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black History Month<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperialcollegeunion.org\/activities\/a-to-z\/african-caribbean\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Afro Caribbean society<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Explore the work of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.imperial.ac.uk\/early-career-researcher-institute\/networks-events-and-funds\/staff-and-student-networks\/black-doctoral-network-\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black Doctoral network<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI&#8217;m really excited about creating spaces for Black students at Imperial.\u201d Ayo Oluyemi is the Education Projects Coordinator in the Education Office and is leading a project to improve the experience of Black students at Imperial. 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