Every February, LGBT+ History Month is marked across the country, to remember, celebrate, and raise awareness of the history of sexualities and gender identities as well as the contributions of the LGBT+ community to our history.鈥疶his year鈥檚 theme 鈥楿nder the Scope鈥� highlights the contributions of LGBT+ peoples鈥� to the field of Medicine and healthcare.
The below events are taking place throughout the month, organised by our student and staff community, as well as some resources and support to help you to learn more about the LGBT+ community.
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Open until Friday 16 February
Get creative and design a print to be used on t-shirts worn by University of Southampton volunteers at . The shortlist will be announced on Thursday 1 March, with plenty of prizes available to all who are selected. . .
Queering Connections: Triangulations
30 January 鈥� 25 February, The Winchester Gallery, WSA
In this exhibition, three women – Katherine Anteney, Sally Schuh, and Louise Siddons are brought together for a queer experiment in co-creative, collaborative cartography, curated in conversation with the WSA artists book collection.
Monday 5 February, 09:30鈥�10:00, Jubilee Plaza, Highfield Campus
Join the in marking the start of the month to raise the Progress Pride flag at the Jubilee Plaza, followed by a friendly coffee at the Arlott.
Wednesday 14 February, 18:00-19:00, Online
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, the Library is delighted to welcome Dr Brendan J Dunlop, author of The Queer Mental Health Workbook, who will be joining David Wright in conversation.
Southampton Stonewall Lecture 2024: Why We Need Queer Kinship Now More Than Ever: Lessons from German History
Thursday 22 February, 18:00-20:00, Avenue Campus
In this lecture, Professor Jennifer Evans asks us to think about how the queer and trans past has often been drawn upon to make a series of claims about liberal democracy itself, including the place of identity in rights-based discourses of experience, policy and governance.
Thursday 29 February, 16:00鈥�17:30, Avenue Film Theatre, Avenue Campus
Catch a free film screening of Desert Hearts. A romantic drama film set in 1950s Reno; it tells the story of a university professor who finds her true self through a relationship with a more self-confident woman.
There will be more events and stories throughout the month. Please check the site regularly for the calendar of events.
Learn More
to find out more about the significance of this year鈥檚 theme and stories from the LGBT+ community. You can also find on allyship and inclusive language on the site.
You can also , where you can find reading resources related to the LGBT+ community.
Support
aims to provide an inclusive and safe space for LGBT+ students to socialise with one another, allowing them the freedom to discover and express who they are without judgement.
is a local charity offering support in the form of face-to-face and online support groups, counselling, wellbeing drop-ins, and third-party hate-crime victim support.
is an external charity that offers guidance through their and a variety of resources.
The Student Hub is here 24/7 to help with any concerns relating to wellbeing. You can contact them via email, , or by calling 02380 599 599.