By Hazel Bloomfield
One of the best experiences of going to any university is having the opportunity to meet so many students from different towns, cities, and cultures.
The University of Hull takes pride in its diversity and commitment to inclusion, and The Cultural Fiesta, organised by the President of Student Communities Francis Ani, provided a great opportunity to bring students together with dance, music, drama, and food highlighting the rich heritage of those attending our university. The event took place on the 18th of November, with many university societies joining in on the fun.
‘The cultural fiesta is my way of having students get a feel for the different cultures.’
Francis Ani
The Hull University Big Band were brilliant and kicked off the event with some jazz which kept everyone’s toes tapping & heads nodding throughout the night. After that, the Pole and Aerial Fitness group entertained with an eye-watering performance by their society president that left everyone speechless.
‘I absolutely adore watching people perform. I love it when people share their passions.’
Pole and Aerial Fitness Society
The Asian Culture Society shared amazing songs and dances showcasing their incredible talents, and the Performing Arts Society gave us a fantastic sneak peek of their rendition of ‘Rent’ the musical which will showcase on the 30th November & 1st December this year! To help end the event the university’s African students put on a play that highlighted the cultural significance and traditions surrounding marriage in Nigerian & African societies, and to top it all off, the Yorkshire and Humberside Society treated everyone to some delicious British snacks, including sausage rolls and pasties from our very own Cooplands Bakery.
‘My favourite part was the play about Nigerian marriage. It was a lovely one.’
Ebenezer (former president of opportunities)
According to data from 2020, 3.8% of Hull’s accepted applicants were Black, and 2.1% were Asian. While these numbers might seem small, this shows a 0.9% increase from the previous year, which is expected to continue to expand into 2024/25. However, there’s still work to do, as these figures are about 16.4% lower than the sector average. Events like the Cultural Fiesta show just how committed the University of Hull is to creating a welcoming community for students from all backgrounds.
At Hullfire we look forward to seeing what is next for the future of our university.
All data from the Equality and Diversity Student Data Profile 2021 (EDI programme), published by the University of Hull.
