LGBTQ+ Events

LGBTQ+ events and awareness days at the University of Bristol.

Bristol Pride

The University of Bristol are proud to support Bristol Pride. A unique and important event that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and offers the chance to connect and bring people together. As well as showcasing our wonderfully diverse community, Pride is about overcoming prejudice, hatred, reducing isolation and showing members of the LGBTQ+ community that they are not alone.

More details for this year’s Pride will follow nearer the date.

LGBTQ+ History Month 2024

LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ history which takes place during the month of February in the UK. LGBTQ+ History Month aims to increase the visibility of LGBTQ+ people, their history and experiences. It is an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made for LGBTQ+ rights, whilst also recognising the barriers that still exist and the importance of continuing to fight for equality.

The theme for LGBTQ+ History Month this year is Medicine - #UnderTheScope, which celebrates LGBTQ+ peoples’ contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. To commemorate this important month, there are a series of events and training for staff taking place across the University.

Trans Awareness: The Basics by Gendered Intelligence – 6th February, 2 - 3:45pm
Join this online training session delivered by Gendered Intelligence to learn more about what the term “trans” means, legislation relating to trans identities, and how the University can become more trans-inclusive. To book on to the session, search for the training in Develop.
Moments That Shaped: Queer Black Britain documentary screening - 15th February, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Join this LGBTQ+ History Month documentary screening of Moments That Shaped: Queer Black Britain, which looks at key moments that shaped the history of Britain's Black Queer community. This screening will take place in-person in the Biomedical Sciences Building, room C42. Book your place by clicking on the heading link.
An exploration of LGBTQ+ Medical History and so-called conversion therapy - 19th February, 1 - 2pm
In this talk, Dr Jo Hartland (they/them) will explore the timeline of LGBTQ+ medical history over the past 90 years. They will discuss the challenges that have existed for the LGBTQ+ community within medicine during this time, and the barriers that continue to exist today. This event is open to all staff and will take place in-person in the Arts Complex, 21 Woodland Road, Lecture Theatre 8. Book your place by clicking on the heading link.
Supporting and Advocating for LGBTQ+ Children and Young People - 27th February, 12:30 - 1:30pm
In this event for parents, relatives and carers, we will be joined by speakers from Off The Record and FFLAG to learn more about how parents, relatives and carers can feel more empowered and confident discussing issues around sexuality and gender identity with the children and young people in their lives. This event will take place in-person in Wills Memorial Building, room 3.32. Book your place by clicking on the heading link.