Dudley's Holocaust Commemoration 2026

Holocaust Memorial Commemoration is an opportunity to pause, to remember the millions of people who suffered in the Holocaust and in genocides which followed, and to ensure that these atrocities are never forgotten, trivialised, or denied.

Ian Austin, Lord Austin of Dudley, and Dudley College Students’ Union organise the borough's annual commemoration, which is attended by VIPs, faith leaders, members of the community, and college and school students from across the Dudley borough.

The theme for HMD 2026 service is 'Bridging Generations' where we consider the crucial role of the next generation in preserving the memory of the Holocaust and carrying it forward - A reminder that the responsibility of remembrance doesn't end with the survivors.

With the support of Lord Austin and the Holocaust Educational Trust, we have the great honour of being joined by Holocaust Survivor, Peter Lantos BEM who is the special guest speaker at the service. We will also hear recounts from a Dudley College student who has taken part in the HET ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ project.

We hope you will be able to join us for this commemorative service, to remember and continue the campaign against injustice, hatred and discrimination which has always been central to the role of Students' Unions and Trade Unions.

We welcome you to share the service information with your friends, family and colleagues.

For more information about the Holocaust guest speakers who have attended past services at Dudley College, please see: Holocaust Memorial Days

To help us gauge numbers for the event we request that Dudley College staff and students complete the below booking form if they wish to attend:

Dudley Holocaust Commemoration 2026 - Booking form