This year marks the 30^th anniversary since Stephen Lawrence’s senseless killing and on Tuesday 3^rd October 2023, Baroness Doreen Lawrence will deliver a passionate talk about ‘A Legacy of Hope and Change’ to an audience at the University’s Luton campus in honour of her son’s life and legacy.

This lecture is open to the public, as well as students and staff. It is free to attend either in person or online via livestream but guests are requested to register for a ticket in advance via Eventbrite.

‘A Legacy of Hope and Change’ will explore Baroness Doreen Lawrence’s extraordinary life, career and the events which have shaped her journey, including her tireless campaign work to create a better and fairer society both in Britain and around the world after rising to prominence following the murder of her son Stephen in a racist attack in London in 1993.

Through her campaign work, Baroness Doreen Lawrence has advocated for many causes close to her heart including reforms to the police service and tackling societal and institutional racism. She has inspired millions to help in the fight against racial inequality in the UK.

In 2003, Baroness Doreen Lawrence was appointed to the Order of the British Empire for her services to community relations and in 2013 she was made a life peer in the House of Lords.

Following the announcement of the event, Baroness Doreen Lawrence commented: “Through the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation we aim to inspire a fairer and just society through Stephen's legacy promoting equality, diversity and inclusion for young people and communities. By attending my lecture I hope to enlighten the audience about what each of us can do to become part of the necessary change.”

A Q&A session hosted by the University’s Vice Chancellor – Professor Rebecca Bunting – will follow the public lecture, proceeded by complimentary drinks and light refreshments where guests can network with Baroness Lawrence and other members of the community.

Professor Bunting said: “We are honoured to be hosting this public lecture with Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon OBE. Her passion and commitment to campaigning and educating people about the need for an equal and fair society is inspirational and something we’re certain our students, staff and the public will admire.”

What: ‘An Evening With… Baroness Doreen Lawrence OBE’
When: Tuesday 3^rd October 2023 at 6pm
Where: University of Bedfordshire Luton Campus in G101 (Lecture Theatre), or watch via an online livestream
Tickets:
- Register here for your FREE in person ticket
- Register here for your FREE virtual viewing ticket

 This event follows in the footsteps of other impactful public lectures previously hosted by the University including with naturalist and broadcaster, Chris Packham CBE, and historian and broadcaster, Professor David Olusoga OBE.