February is Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT+) History Month, and this year’s theme is science and innovation. The month aims to highlight the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history and today, and to raise awareness of the individuals behind these achievements, including scientists and innovators who are often overlooked.
Our university marks LGBT+ History Month each year by hosting a range of events for students to get involved in. This year, we’re also collaborating with Manchester Metropolitan University to offer even more activities across both campuses. Get involved and celebrate with us!
What’s On
- LGBTQ+ Out in STEM display: Monday 2 – Friday 27 February, Dalton Atrium and Manchester Met Union Reception
- Film Night – The Manchester Gay Rights Rally (1988): Monday 9 February, 16:30, Room 1.014, Henry Royce Institute
- LGBT+ Info Session: Tuesday 10 February, 11:00 – 12:00, online
- LGBTQIA+ History Month drop-in stall: Thursday 12 February, 11:30 – 13:30, Manchester Met Building Entrance Foyer
- Badge-making stall: Wednesday 18 February, 11:00 – 15:00, The Manchester Met Union Reception
- Educating Out Prejudice through LGBT+ History Month – guest lecture with Emeritus Professor Sue Sanders: Wednesday 18 February, 17:00, Lecture Theatre A, University Place
- Zine Making Workshop: Thursday 26 February, 10:00 – 12:00, Brook Building 53, Hulme Student Resource Centre
- LGBTQ History Month Quiz: Thursday 26 February, 17:00, The Church on Canal Street
- ‘Through the Queer Lens’ with Stuart ‘Linden’ Rhodes and Rachel Adams: Thursday 26 February, 18:00 – 19:30, Whitworth Art Gallery
- Darwin in Paradise Camp Exhibition by Yuki Kihara: open until 1 March, Whitworth Art Gallery
- ‘Queers for Years’ film screening: Monday 9 March, 17:00 – 19:00, SODA Cinema