# Meet the author: The Black PhD Experience

Meet the author: The Black PhD Experience at Imperial College London, Wednesday 28 October 2026, 16:00.

- Price: Free
- Venue: Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, SW7 2AZ London
- Go to page: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/214987/meet-the-author-the-black-phd-experience/

Meet the Author: The Black PhD Experience is a lecture in which Dr William Ackah presents his book of the same name. It is hosted by the School of Public Health Race Equity Working Group as part of Black History Month. The book exposes the experiences faced by Black PhD students in the UK and makes recommendations for change to overcome the challenges they face. The event is open to all, and no registration in advance is needed.

## Dates

- Wednesday 28 October 16:00 — Imperial College London

Written by a model, sources: [imperial.ac.uk](https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/214987/meet-the-author-the-black-phd-experience/), [lectures.london](https://lectures.london/imperial-college/meet-the-author-the-black-phd-experience/)

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