Catherine Butler
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Catherine Butler22 May 2026
Yesterday's news on EHRC Code of Practice going to Parliament
Many of you may already have seen that yesterday, Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, laid the updated Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice on the Equality Act before Parliament. This begins a 40‑day scrutiny...
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Catherine Butler5 May 2026
Trans inclusion event recommendation
I would like to encourage members of our community to attend this Trans-inclusivity Round Table Discussion from by UCL's Institute of Education. The event is being live streamed, and has an all trans academic panel who will be discussion how transphobia manifests at...
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Visible inclusion: Ideas and activities to mark LGBTQ+ commemorative months in your department
With Pride Month coming up in June I wanted to share a few ideas you can use to mark the month, and other ideas for ongoing activity to help make LGBTQ+ students and staff feel welcome and valued: Hang some...
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Catherine Butler28 April 2026
LGBTQ+ student accommodation at the University of Bath
If you are LGBTQ+, did you know that we have specific LGBTQ+ student accommodation available? Campus Services put a lot of care into choosing the right locations. While exact buildings are not publicly disclosed — for privacy and sensitivity —...
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Catherine Butler21 April 2026
Campus Pride 2026
On the evening of Tuesday 14th April, the Claverton Rooms at the University came alive with colour, creativity, and community as students and staff gathered to celebrate Campus Pride—an event that felt especially meaningful this year. From the outset, the...
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Catherine Butler20 March 2026
🌈 Exploring LGBTQ+ Stories, Voices and Histories at the University of Bath Library
Whether you’re diving into queer theory for your dissertation, looking to broaden your understanding of LGBTQ+ experiences, or simply searching for your next great read or film, the University of Bath Library has built a vibrant collection of resources to...
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Catherine Butler3 March 2026
Campus Pride 2026 – tickets now available
I’m thrilled to share that Campus Pride tickets for 14 April are officially live! This will be my very first Campus Pride as LGBTQ+ Inclusion Lead, and I genuinely can’t wait to welcome you all. Campus Pride isn’t just an afternoon of glitter, giggles, and glorious...
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Catherine Butler22 December 2025
We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re growing in number!
New figures from the Office for Students (OfS) paint a clear picture of a changing student population across England—and it’s one worth celebrating. In 2023–24, around 130,000 full-time undergraduate students identified as LGB at English universities. That’s 11 per cent of the total...
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Catherine Butler14 November 2025
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025
On 20th November, Transgender Day of Remembrance, we pause to honour the lives of transgender individuals who have been tragically lost to transphobic violence. This day is not just a moment of mourning—it is a call to remember, to reflect,...
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Catherine Butler26 October 2025
Intersex Awareness Day: 26 October
Intersex Awareness Day is important for raising awareness for Intersex people and the challenges they face. In the UK, the term Intersex is sometimes the preferred term, others prefer the terms Disorders of Sex Development (DSD), Variations in Sex Characteristics...