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Distinguished Speakers at the University of London: Paulette Simpson

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Dates

This is a past event
Price

Free

Time
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location

Chancellor's Hall, 1st Floor, Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU

Event type

Talk

Join us on Wednesday 18 June at the Senate House to mark Windrush Day 2025 with a special conversation featuring community leader and advocate Paulette Simpson CBE.

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This timely event will explore the legacy and continued impact of the Windrush Generation — from its role in shaping modern Britain to the injustices and resilience that define its recent history.

Paulette Simpson brings a unique and vital perspective to this conversation. As Executive Director of The Voice Media Group and a long-standing advocate for Black British communities, she has been at the forefront of cultural, political and media efforts to amplify Caribbean-British voices and ensure meaningful change.

She will be in conversation with Professor Philip Murphy, Director of History & Policy, Institute of Historical Research, University of London.

About the speaker:

Paulette Simpson CBE is a prominent advocate, business leader and communicator with a long-standing commitment to social justice, community empowerment and cultural representation. She has held senior roles across business and media, including leadership within the Windrush Commemoration Committee.

When: Wednesday 18th June, 6:30pm, with a drinks reception before the presentation

Where: Chancellors Hall, Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU

Event schedule:

  • 18:00 - Doors open & drinks reception
  • 18:30 - Presentation commences, including time for audience Q&A
  • 19:30 – Event concludes

This is a free event, which means we overbook to allow for no-shows and to avoid empty seats. While we generally do not have to turn people away, this does mean we cannot guarantee all ticket holders a place. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. Those without tickets will not be admitted.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Paulette Simpson

Paulette Simpson CBE

This page was last updated on 2 June 2025