LGBT+ history

Slavery, along with systemic racism, is an ongoing worldwide issue, even in 2023. One of our new Kaleidoscope committee members, Todd Phillips, has decided to write about a historical figure from the United States whom we believe has had a...

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...

On Thursday 17 November we will be holding a Tea for TDOR (Trans Day of Remembrance) get together on campus. The event will be held 11.30-12.15 in Wessex House 3.36 and is for Kaleidoscope members to come together and show support for our trans colleagues during...

Pascal Loizeau from DDaT has provided a quick blog for Kaleidoscope to share.... Yesterday (17 May) was the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and this year’s theme is “Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights”. The day is marked...

Today marks the last day of LGBTQ+ History Month 2021, a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ people past and present for their contributions to the world. Over the last few weeks, we awarded the title of Queero to a number of...

It’s the last Saturday of LGBTQ+ History Month 2021 and the last weekend at that!  The Queeroes series has shared the stories of numerous Queeroes who have made considerable contributions on behalf of the community to achieve equality from a...

The Queeroes Series has run with amazing success and the feedback has been amazing thus far, thank you! So far we’ve discovered the lives, stories and legacies of people who have made changes in law, politics, society and the world...

It goes without saying that LGBTQ+ people are amazing.  We are.  I’ve decided as such and my word is gospel at this point.  That being said, I wouldn’t be allowed to say that if it were not for some of...

It goes without saying that LGBTQ+ people are amazing.  We are.  I’ve decided as such and my word is gospel at this point.  That being said, I wouldn’t be allowed to say that if it were not for some of...

It goes without saying that LGBTQ+ people are amazing.  We are.  I’ve decided as such and my word is gospel at this point.  That being said, I wouldn’t be allowed to say that if it were not for some of...