Africa Day celebrations

The Africa Research Interest Group (AFRIG) held our first Africa Day celebrations at ARU in Chelmsford, with a fun family day celebrating African culture, dress and contemporary issues.

Group of people attending an Africa Day event, outside the main entrance to ARU in Chelmsford

The day, 25 May 2025, included discussions around the role of education in the community, and especially the African community. We reiterated our commitment to the African community with an offer to keep them more informed of our activities and research.

Two attendees at an Africa Day event

The highlight of the day was a discussion about different countries’ clothes and the meanings behind outfits, how and where and when they were worn.

Next year’s event is already in the planning...

Group of seven attendees at an Africa Day event