Student equality, diversity, and inclusion events

LGBTQ+ book display and badges
2nd February midnight - 28th February midnight
Main Library
Come along to the Main Library Atrium any time this month to learn about LGBTQ+ contributions to the field of Science and Innovation. Find your next read to borrow, learn about LGBTQ+ scientific history, and take a badge and a sticker!
Libraries | LGBTQ+ History Month
A close up of a lap with hands resting, with a step tracker and rainbow bead bracelet on one wrist LGBTQ+ wellbeing drop in
2nd February 12:30pm - 4pm
Wellbeing Lodge, North Gate
Led by Birmingham LGBT and supported by Umbrella, these drop-in sessions offer free support for sexual health, wellbeing support, and signposting. Access testing, advice and support, and pick up some freebies, as well as discovering other services.
Wellbeing | LGBTQ+ History Month
A student holds a loaf of bread with 'joy' written in the crust Bread & Belief: Queer Prophets for LGBTQ+ History Month
2nd February 1pm - 3pm
Oasis Lounge, Multifaith Chaplaincy
Bake and eat bread as we discuss queer spirituality, with excerpts from The Book of Queer Prophets. You'll eve get to take away the bread you baked!
Multifaith Chaplaincy | LGBTQ+ History Month
Image of students watching a movie. B-Film: Screening of The Favourite
2nd February 5pm - 7pm
Location Muirhead Tower G15
Join B-Film to celebrate LGBT+ history month with a film screening of award-winning The Favourite (2018), starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, and Emma Stone.
LGBTQ+ History Month
A rail of tshirts hanging in rainbow order Transgender clothing swap
4th February 11am - 5pm
Studio 2, ERI building
Find some new outfits with a clothing swap event for transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, and questioning students and staff - a low-cost, sustainable way for members of the trans community to find clothing that aligns with your gender expression.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Picture of Paul David Gould. In conversation with Paul David Gould, author of ‘Last Dance at the Discotheque for Deviants’
9th February 1pm - 2pm
Room 111, Law Building
Join us for an in‑person conversation with Paul David Gould, author of Last Dance at the Discotheque for Deviants. Set in 1993's Moscow, his debut novel blends mystery, history and a powerful queer coming‑of‑age story, inspired by his own experience.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Picture of Christopher Stephens. The Light of Day: Rediscovering a Gay Liberation’s Hero
11th February 1pm - 2pm
Teaching and Learning Building
Come along for a thought-provoking conversation with Christopher Stephens, author of The Light of Day: the moving true story of the first man to come out as gay.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Poster for the Drag Disco. LGBTQ+ Association and Guild of Students: Drag Disco
12th February 10pm - 3am
Joe's Bar, Guild of Students
Come along to our Drag Disco featuring, Ruby Boy, crowd games and high-energy performances that you won’t want to miss! This is an 18+ only event.
Guild of Students | LGBTQ+ History Month
Picture of a human heart. Teaching Bodies, Not Assumptions: advancing transgender and intersex inclusive anatomy education
16th February 2pm - 3pm
Online
Join us for a reflection on transgender and intersex inclusive anatomy education initiatives developed as an Anatomy Teaching Fellow at the University of Birmingham.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Image of students watching a movie. B-Film: The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
16th February 5pm - 7pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Join B-Film to celebrate LGBTQ+ history month with a screening of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017), investigating the mystery surrounding the death of the self-described 'street queen' and black gay rights activist in 1992.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Students in a lecture theatre LGBTQ+ History Month MHFAider Session
17th February 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Carroll Room (G15), Muirhead Tower
Join us for an Mental Health First Aid session exploring LGBTQ+ mental health data, ongoing challenges and stigma, and how lived experience shapes wellbeing.
LGBTQ+ History Month
A healthcare worker in scrubs LGBTQ+ narratives in health, history and everyday Life
18th February 1pm - 3pm
Room UG06, Murray Learning Centre
Join us for a two-part event highlighting LGBTQ+ voices across research, healthcare, and lived experience in collaboration with the College of Medicine & Health and College of Engineering & Physical Sciences.
Engineering & Physical Sciences | Medicine & Health | LGBTQ+ History Month
Picture of Aston Webb building. LGBTQ+ History Month EPS event
25th February noon - 2pm
Room LG11, Old Gym
Support and celebrate the transgender community within EPS, beginning with an overview of the University’s existing support structures and safety nets for transgender students and staff.
Engineering & Physical Sciences | LGBTQ+ History Month
Picture of students watching a movie. Film Screening: Rustin (2023)
25th February 5pm - 7pm
Muirhead Tower
The Rainbow Network is teaming up with the Race Equality Network this LGBTQ+ History Month for a joint film screening of Rustin (2023), the biographical drama about the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Two hands holding each other. Gendered Care: stereotypes and ideas around caring masculinities
26th February noon - 1pm
Alan Walters building and online
Why does care remain gendered? How do masculinity stereotypes shape young people’s choices? What do LGBTQ+ histories reveal about caring masculinities? Join us for a reflective talk this LGBTQ+ History Month.
LGBTQ+ History Month
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