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February is LGBT+ History Month – an annual month long observance which celebrates the visibility, lives, experiences and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people throughout history.



 

At BCUSU we’re proud of our diverse community which supports students of any sexual orientation or gender identity, you can use this page to find out how to get involved with the LGBT+ community at BCU and in Birmingham!

"February is LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to highlight LGBTQ+ people in all our communities. This year’s theme: Science and innovation, allows us to acknowledge the contributions of LGBT+ people historically and today.

"Join our on campus events throughout the month such as our weekly film screenings. Check out bcusu.com to see what’s happening.

"Did you know all our Liberation Societies are free to join? If you’re looking for community at BCU, join BCUSU LGBTQ+ Society, they meet regularly and are free to join. Give them a follow on Instagram to see when you can get involved: @bcusu_lgbtq"

Events

Journey Film Club Journey Film Club: Tucked
19th February 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Birmingham LGBT Centre, B5 6EW
External event: Tucked tells the story of an 80 year old drag queen
Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Birmingham Event
Addy's Corner: Queer Writing Workshop. Sun 22nd Feb 10-4 Queer Writing Workshop
22nd February noon - 4pm
The Moseley Hive, B13 8DD
External event: Book tickets to this queer writing workshop
Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Birmingham Event
Free Trans+ Self Defence Classes Trans+ Self Defence Classes
24th February 6:30pm - 8pm
Birmingham LGBT Centre, B5 6EW
External event: self defence class for trans+ community
Awareness Month Event | Online Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Birmingham Event
STEM, LGBTQ & You STEM, LGBTQ & You
27th February 10am - 5pm
The Binding Site, B15 1QT
External event: Online or in person conference
Awareness Month Event | Online Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Birmingham Event
Free Trans+ Self Defence Classes Trans+ Self Defence Classes
3rd March 6:30pm - 8pm
Birmingham LGBT Centre, B5 6EW
External event: self defence class for trans+ community
Awareness Month Event | Online Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Birmingham Event

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Useful resources and support services

point to external linkBirmingham LGBT Centre

The Birmingham LGBT Centre - is a hub for Birmingham's LGBT+ community. The organisation was set up in 2002 to reinvigorate the community in the city

point to external linkBirmingham LGBT support services

Access wellbeing and counselling through Birmingham LGBT, they also offer support to prevent isolation, hate-crime and violence in the community

point to external linkBirmingham LGBT sexual health services

Access a professional and sensitive service for LGBTQ+ people, such as HIV prevention, STI testing, free contraception and more...

point to external linkStonewall

A national charity that stands up for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people

point to external linkUmbrella

A free, accessible and confidential sexual health services in Birmingham and Solihull, including all types of contraception, and STI testing and treatment

point to external linkBCU Library reading list

Check our BCU Library's collection of LGBTQ+ book recommendations

point to external linkLGBT+ History Month

For more information about this month's theme and other resources

LGBTQ+ Month Spotify Playlist

Listen to this specially curated playlist from members of Scratch Radio with some of the world's favourite LGBTQ+ artists and some artists you ought to know!

Listen now!

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