To raise awareness and celebrate LGBT History month, the Library presents a LGBTQ+ film screening. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter to vote on your favourite film from our shortlist.
Join us on Thursday 9th February at 6 p.m. in the Library Exhibition area on A floor - bring your popcorn and snacks!
No need to book.
The Lancaster University LGBTQ+ Ally Network are pleased to announce that in collaboration with the University of Cumbria they are building on the success of last year’s LGBTQ&A webinar, with a second in the series, entitled LGBTQ&A: Allyship and Parenting. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, 15th February 2023 12p-2pm (live event) 1pm-2pm and the aim is to provide a both a physical and online space for our networks, local partners and LGBTQ+ groups to attend as an audience, as well as opening up the online space to the public.
This event will be live and publicly accessible online and, expanding on last year’s format, local partner’s representatives and Lancaster and Cumbria LGBTQ+/staff/student network’s members are invited to attend in person for an informal networking & nibbles followed by attending the live event hosted at Lancaster University. This year’s LGBTQ&A theme is focused on LGBTQ+ allyship, parents and carers. The panel consist of three representatives from each institution and a panel moderator with lived/professional experience specific to this theme, this year’s panelist:
Ann-Marie Houghton (she/her) – Lancaster University - Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Brian Webster-Henderson (he/him) – University of Cumbria - Deputy Vice Chancellor for Health, Environment and Innovation
Hannah Rosbrook-Brown (she/they)– Lancaster University - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor
Joanne Scott (she/her) – University of Cumbria - LGBTQ+ Staff Network EDIW Rep (Senior Lecturer in Academic, Professional and Personal Skills and Programme Leader Integrated Foundation Year from Institute of Health)
Victoria Simpson (she/her) – Lancaster University - LGBTQIA+ Ally Network
Annabelle Robinson (she/they)- University of Cumbria - Student’s Union Welfare Officer
Josh Newsham (he/him) - Lancaster University - LGBTQ+ Student's Union Officer
During the event, this panel will be answering anonymously submitted questions from online and in-person attendees about the respective University’s resources, policies and support for LGBTQ+ allies, parents and carers as well as sharing local, national and partner organisations and national resources and guidance.
Registrations are now open, so reserve your spot.
***Note: Number of in-person tickets are limited, first come first served.***
For more information on this event contact LGBTQIAally@lancaster.ac.uk
The Nine Colleges have organised a series of events throughout February to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, wihci includes a number of movie nights. Check your college events feed on the student portal.
London's award-winning LGBTQ+ literary salon returns on 25th March (7-8.45 pm).
Enjoy readings from a rich and exciting range of LGBTQ+ writing talent. Polari is hosted by author and journalist Paul Burston, with performance from Adam Lowe, Joelle Taylor and Will Belshah.
“Always fun, always thought-provoking – a guaranteed great night out” Sarah Waters
Founded by author and journalist Paul Burston in a bar in Soho in 2007, award-winning literary salon Polari showcases and celebrates the best in LGBTQ+ poetry and writing.
The Polari Prize is the UK’s only book prize for LGBTQ+ writing. It comprises three awards: Book of the Year, Debut book and children’s/YA prize.
Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/polari-live-online-tickets-243745097147
Our springtime celebration of queer cinema is back, at BFI Southbank and on BFI Player – 15 to 26 March 2023.
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