Notable Days

Thank you to committee member Judith who has written this blog for World Mental Health Day:   So, we all know about mental health and wellbeing, right? The university offers all sorts of support, from the Wellbeing Champions and specific...

Often as queer people we get asked “How was it when you came out?” and people usually mean when you first told your parents or friends. When you finally had the guts to have the Big Conversation. And yes, this...

Today is International Non-Binary People's Day, and we've put a few top tips together to help us all become better allies to non-binary people: Dont make assumptions - This could be based on a person's appearance, name, or anything else....

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is recognised on 17 May, which marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the World Health Organization Classification of Diseases. As a gay woman, seeing this written in black...

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...

Every 31st of March marks Trans Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people but also to raise awareness of the discrimination still faced. There are reasons why visibility is important. At the same time, for a...

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...

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...