Events, projects and workshops
We host a variety of different events including lectures, seminars, field trips, and symposiums that aim to discuss the stories of enslaved people, and to educate others about historical and contemporary slavery. Our events are open to all.
We also work on multiple collaborative projects throughout the year, bringing together academics to develop an understanding of slavery past and present. We aim to create knowledge base that today’s thinkers can use to understand and tackle slavery in the present, while also focusing on reparations and decolonisation.
Upcoming events
We have the following upcoming events:
| Event | Speaker(s) | Location | Date/Time |
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| Black memory, collective mobilisation and museums in Liverpool at the end of the twentieth century | Professor Stephen Small | Events Space, School of Law and Social Justice Building, L69 7ZR | Monday 19 October 2026, 12.30PM |
| CSIS Black History Month Book Talk: "Cooking for the Quarters" and the "Emotional Lives" of Enslaved People (Download PDF, 3.7MB) | Professor Emily West and Dr Beth Wilson | Teaching Room 4 (TR4) - 502 Teaching Hub |
Thursday 29 October 2026, 5.15-6.15pm. Reception and free refreshments: 6.15-7pm. |
Tickets for events are available on our TicketSource page.
You can also sign up to our mailing list to hear about the latest events.
Workshops
While the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum closed for refurbishment in 2025, the two museums continue to offer outreach workshops for schools.
- Bridging Histories: exploring transatlantic slavery on tour
- Crossing the Atlantic: stories and craft ISM on tour.
Previous events
We've hosted a diverse range of events over the years, including book launches, film screenings, webinars, workshops, and presentations from special guests.
Take a look at the events below to find out more. Some of them are also available to watch on our YouTube channel.
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Every year we celebrate Black History Month with a range of presentations and events.
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We hear authors and academics speak on their latest publications.
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Shows and screenings, followed by conversations with the creators.
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Academics and experts present on a variety of research papers and topics.
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Special series of lectures, seminars and discussions dedicated to particular topics.
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Every year we hear from a special guest speaker.
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Public events and showcases at museums, galleries and other venues.
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Events that invite community members to connect with each other and engage with the history of slavery.
Truth Telling: Slavery and the Anglican Church
We collaborated on a series of webinars and workshops with the Church of England Racial Justice Unit (CoERJU), confronting the historical involvement of the Anglican church in the institution of slavery.
Barriers to Black Academia: Slavery and Colonialism and the Case for Reparative Justice
An online symposium discussing the barriers to Black academia in the UK.