Sophie Madison
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How can lecturers help LGBTQ+ students feel safe and accepted?
At our LGBT+ History Month alumni panel, a question put to the panellists by an attendee was: “As a lecturer, how can I make LGBTQ+ students feel comfortable to be themselves in my sessions?” This is such a fantastic question...
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LGBTQ+ History Month 2024 - Alumni panel profiles
Our LGBTQ+ History month alumni panel is coming up fast and we wanted to share a short introduction to each panel member so you can have a taste of what to expect at the event: Edward Luw Edward Luw (he/him)...
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Why do we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month at the University?
LGBTQ+ History Month was founded in 2004, in response to the repeal of Section 28 in 2003. What was Section 28? Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1988 was a series of laws introduced by the Conservative UK Government...
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LGBTQ+ History Month 2024
The University of Bath's Kaleidoscope Staff and PGR group are proud to present a programme of activities for LGBTQ+ History Month 2024. Tuesday 6 February – Free cupcakes! 12.15-1.15pm (All students and staff) Drop by our stall outside the...
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New committee members needed!
We are looking for three new members to join our friendly and active committee. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our engaged committee of staff and PGRs! We are currently recruiting for: Academic Staff Representative PGR Representative Diversity...
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Lightning Learning session for International Nonbinary People's Day
Do you want to learn more about non-binary identities? Don’t have much time? Spend 30 minutes with Kaleidoscope to learn the facts and ask your questions Sophie (she/her) and Kat (they/them) from Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ group for staff and PGRs will...
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Pride is still a protest
Every June the LGBTQ+ community and allies recognise Pride month. As well as being a time to celebrate who we are and all that queer people bring to the table, it’s also important to acknowledge our history and the struggles...
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Asexuality Awareness Week: Jessica's Story
Committee member Jess blogs for Asexuality Awareness Week: Telling people I’m asexual is a bit like telling them I don’t like chocolate. “What?” They’ll say with disbelief, sometimes with an awkward little laugh. “Everyone likes chocolate. It’s lush. How can...
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Kaleidoscope LGBT+ Committee recruitment
We are looking for three new members to join our friendly and active committee. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our engaged committee of staff and PGRs! We are currently recruiting for: Academic Staff Representative PGR Representative Co-Chair...
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Kaleidoscope: The staff LGBT+ social group
Happy start of semester everyone! We wanted to take this opportunity to welcome new members of staff joining the University this year and introduce Kaleidoscope to everyone. This group was launched in 2017 by LGBT+ staff members who want to...