Manchester Pride
04 Aug 2023
We will be celebrating Manchester Pride throughout August ahead of the city celebration between Friday, 25 and Monday, 28 August
This month we celebrate Manchester Pride, and colleagues will have the opportunity to get involved at a number of events taking place across the University.
This year's event takes place between Friday, 25 and Monday, 28 August. We will be marching under the banner “Inclusivity in HEI - Trans and non-binary rights are human rights” alongside Manchester Metropolitan University, The University of Salford, The Royal Northern College of Music, The University of Law and University of Bolton.
Patrick Hackett, Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer and Executive LGBT+ champion said: “We are committed to ensuring that 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, our priorities and our EDI strategy but also how we interact with each other. Manchester Pride is a celebration of our LGBT+ community and I encourage you all to take part.”
Get involved
Manchester Pride Parade
We have a few remaining places on our Manchester Pride Parade walking entry. Please contact lgbt@manchester.ac.uk if you would like to join us. We have a few remaining places on our Manchester Pride Parade walking entry or there is an opportunity to be at one of our cheer points. These will be located on the parade route and a way for you to show your support and give our entry a really big cheer as it passes!
Rainbow ramble
Our free Rainbow Ramble will take place 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Saturday, 12 August. You will take a tour around our North Campus and the LGBT+ significant spots.
Pride around campus
Throughout the month you can get involved with Manchester Pride across campus.
Our University Shop in University Place is stocking our Pride range of badges, pens, jumpers, t-shirts, and tote bags.
You can show your Pride with our specially designed Manchester Pride MS Teams background.
FoodOnCampus cafes and retail outlets around campus will stock rainbow cake.
You can request Pride bunting and posters to display in your office.
More information
- Manchester Pride 2023
- ALLOUT – LGBT+ staff network
- Become an LGBT+ Ally
- If you are hosting an event for Manchester Pride that you would like us to add to this list, please email uninews@manchester.ac.uk