Beyond the Bell, Together We Rise

Name: Beyond the Bell, Together We Rise
Start: 2026-10-26T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-26T20:30:00+00:00
Location: Bush House, 8th Floor North, Strand Campus, King's College London

Schedule

Mon Oct 26 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Bush House, 8th Floor North, Strand Campus, King's College London | London, EN

Experience boxing, film and powerful conversations on resilience, identity and community with inspiring guest speakers.
About this Event

Beyond the Bell, Together We Rise

Join the King's College London Race Equality Network (REN) for an inspiring evening exploring the power of storytelling, boxing and community to drive positive change.

The event opens with an interactive boxing experience led by Simon Olaifa, giving participants the opportunity to experience how boxing can build confidence, resilience and meaningful connections beyond the ring.

The evening then features screenings of Ambition to Live, written, produced and starring Jordan Pitt, and Spar, written and directed by Anthony Vander. Both films explore themes of resilience, identity and overcoming adversity through powerful storytelling.

Following the screenings, join Jordan Pitt, Anthony Vander, Simon Olaifa and Dr Oliver Runswick for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring resilience, identity, mental wellbeing, representation and the role of community in creating positive change. Panellists will share their personal and professional experiences, followed by an audience Q&A.

The evening will be hosted by Victor Sosanya, with opportunities throughout to network, make new connections and continue the conversation with fellow attendees.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Registration & Welcome

Info: Arrive, register and meet fellow attendees before the event begins.

🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
Interactive Boxing Experience

Info: Take part in a boxing session led by Simon Olaifa, exploring how boxing can build confidence, resilience and connection.

🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
Networking & Refreshments

Info: Enjoy light refreshments and connect with fellow attendees, speakers and members of the King's community.

🕑: 07:20 PM - 08:00 PM
Film Screenings

Info: Watch Ambition to Live, written, produced and starring Jordan Pitt, followed by Spar, written and directed by Anthony Vander.

🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A

Info: Hear from Jordan Pitt, Anthony Vander, Simon Olaifa and Dr Oliver Runswick, hosted by Victor Sosanya, as they discuss resilience, identity, mental wellbeing, representation and the power of community. The session concludes with an audience Q&A.