LGBT+ history month
27 Jan 2023
Celebrating LGBT+ culture
This month, we celebrate LGBT+ history month, and colleagues will have the opportunity to recognise and appreciate our LGBT+ history at a number of events taking place across the University.
Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer and LGBT+ champion said:
“Part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our EDI strategy is to create an inclusive, diverse and accessible environment where it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure all members of our University community are treated with fairness, dignity, respect and have a sense of belonging. We aim to reflect this not only in our structures and our priorities but also how we interact with each other.
"LGBT+ history month is an opportunity for us all to reflect on the diversity of our University community and learn more about matters affecting the LGBT+ community.
"We have a number of events taking place and encourage you all to attend.”
Events
*Wednesday, 8 February - LGBTQ+ in STEM Networking, 1pm - 3pm in 2A.012 in Engineering A (MECD)
All LGBTQ+ staff are invited to a social, networking, and sharing event in collaboration with ALLOut and FSE's EDIA Team.
Free food and refreshments will be provided, along with a giveaway of three books in recognition of LGBTQ+ history month.
Thursday, 9 February, 5.30pm – film screening at The Whitworth Art Gallery.
*Monday, 13 February – Lunch and Learn - Our LGBT+ History with Paul Marks-Jones, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partner
Wednesday, 15 February, 7pm - curator lead tour of new exhibition 'Undefining Queer' at The Whitworth
Thursday, 16 February 12.00pm - 1.30pm - Your voice matters focus group for LGBTQ+ staff. Help us in our charter mark submissions by sharing you views on sexuality, identiy and your experiences as part of our University community.
Monday, 20 February, 5.00pm – 6.00pm - Keynote speech from Professor Jackie Stacey, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at The University of Manchester on Zoom
Tuesday, 21 February, 3.00pm - 4.00pm - Keynote speech from Dr Kit Heyam on 'Rethinking Trans History' - Zoom
*Friday, 3 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm - social celebration and quiz for ALLOUT members, ALLOUT allies, Student LGBTQ+ society
Monday, 27 March 12.00pm - 1.30pm - Your voice matters focus group for trans and non-binary staff. Help us in our charter mark submissions by sharing you views on sexuality, identiy and your experiences as part of our University community.
*staff specific events
Support
We aim to take a holistic approach that celebrates individuals and their many identities.
We have a number of policies and guidance documents to support our LGBT+ community.
These include:
- Supporting trans staff and students
- Lesbian, gay and bisexual staff
- Supporting Trans* Staff and Students at the University
- How to support a member of staff undergoing gender reassignment
- Trans* Inclusion Policy
- Universal/all gender toilets
About LGBT+ history month
LGBT+ history month is an annual event focused on the history of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people in the UK.
In the UK, LGBT+ history month takes place in February and provides an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments and share learning.
More information
- ALLOUT – LGBT+ staff network
- If you are hosting an event for LGBT+ History Month that you would like us to add to this list please email uninews@manchester.ac.uk