Kaleidoscope LGBT+ Staff and PGR Group
The LGBT+ group for staff and postgraduate researchers at the University of Bath
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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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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
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...
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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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Trans Day of Visibility
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...
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University Gender Identity Policy Feedback
In September 2022, the University’s Gender Identity Policy and Guidelines were published. This policy applies to all students and staff at the university, as well as applicants, alumni, and third parties who come into contact with the university. There is...
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University Gender Identity Policy and resources
As we draw to the end of 2022, the Kaleidoscope committee would like to share with our members some significant updates from our colleagues in HR and Student Support regarding the University's commitment, principles and approach for ensuring trans and...
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Tea for Transgender Day of Remembrance - 17 November 2022
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...