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!

"This year’s theme is Medicine: Under the Scope, which explores the history of healthcare individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and the advancements in healthcare technology that has helped reproductive healthcare, and care of diseases like HIV and AIDs.

"BCUSU is continuing to advocate for LGBTQ+ students by working closely with the LGBTQ+ Society, to work on some of their campaigns, fighting for trans rights, educating students, and participating in Birmingham Pride.

"This year, BCUSU is happy to host our second LGBTQ+ Fair (on Tuesday 13^th February), where we will invite organisations to speak about their work in for the LGBTQ+ community, from across Birmingham and the West Midlands. You’ll also have the chance to speak with BCU services to find out what is support available for you at uni."

Pravjoth Gill, BCUSU Vice President Equity & Inclusion 2023/24

Awareness Month Events

LGBTQ+ recommendations: 1st February midnight - 29th February midnight; Online; Find books, films, TV series, podcasts and more with LGBTQ+ stories; Awareness Month Event | Online Event | University-led Event

Birmingham LGBT events: 1st February 7pm - 27th February 2:30pm; 38-40 Holloway Circus, B1 1EQ; Find community support events based at Birmingham LGBT centre; Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Birmingham Event

Yarana, LGBTQ+ community group: 3rd February 4pm - 7pm; Birmingham LGBT Centre, Holloway Circus, B1 1EQ; Join face-to-face support group for South Asian and Middle Eastern LGBTQ+ people; Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Birmingham Event

LGBTQ+ Society's book list: 5th February midnight - 29th February midnight; Online; Check out Abbie's list from LGBTQ+ Society; Awareness Month Event | Online Event

Student Mixer at Boston Tea Party: 8th February 2pm - 4pm; Boston Tea Party: Edgbaston, B15 3AA; Mix & mingle: claim a free drink and cake during our relaxed friend-making session; Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | City South Campus | On Campus | New Year Welcome

Botanical Gardens guided tour: 10th February 10:30am - 12:30pm; Westbourne Rd, B15 3TR; *Exclusive discount* Join us on a tour of Birmingham's historic Botanical Gardens; Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | City South Campus | New Year Welcome | BCUSU partners

LGBTQ+ Fair: 13th February 10am - 3pm; Seacole Atrium, City South; An intro to the LGBT+ community at BCU...; Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | City South Campus | On Campus

Inclusive Period Dignity at BCU: 14th February 1pm - 2pm; Online, Microsoft Teams; Join talk about BCU's Period Dignity Scheme and hear about research into period equality; Awareness Month Event | Online Event | University-led Event | Women's History Month

National Student Pride: 23rd February 7pm - 25th February 3:30pm; University of Westminster, various London locations; Celeb interviews, careers fair, bottomless drag brunch, therapy puppies + more...; Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus

Yarana, LGBTQ+ community group: 24th February 4pm - 7pm; Birmingham LGBT Centre, Holloway Circus, B1 1EQ; Join face-to-face support group for South Asian and Middle Eastern LGBTQ+ people; Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | Birmingham Event

FREE EVENT: Thirst Trap Comedy: 26th February 7pm - 10pm; Tonight, Josephine, Stephenson St, B2 4BL; BOOK NOW! For the girls, gays and they's gagging for gags, gurrrlll gangs and good times!; Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Off Campus

Trans Clothes Swap: 28th February 4pm - 6pm; C423; Come and find some second-hand clothes that allow you to express yourself how YOU want to/come donate some clothes!; Society Event | Awareness Month Event | Wellbeing

Women's History Month: 4th March midnight - 31st March midnight; Various Locations; Check out events in on campus and in Birmingham during March; Awareness Month Event | Online Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | On Campus | Women's History Month

Women in tech launch: 6th March 10am - 2pm; MP437, Millennium Point; Join the Q&A with women in the tech industry; Awareness Month Event | Online Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | On Campus | Women's History Month

Women in business: 7th March 11am - 3pm; Curzon Atrium, City Centre Campus; Join Careers+ and speak to companies about how they support women into the workplace; Awareness Month Event | Online Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | On Campus | Women's History Month

Celebrating Women in architecture: 7th March 6pm - 9pm; Symphony Hall, Broad Street, B1 2EA; Claim free ticket to showcase of female talent featuring an exhibition and inspirational speakers.; Awareness Month Event | Online Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | On Campus | Women's History Month

International Women's Day Celebration: 8th March 7pm - 9pm; The Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire; Book now! Join RBC musicians in celebrating International Women's Day with a concert of music by RBC composers; Awareness Month Event | Online Event | In Person Event | Off Campus | On Campus | Women's History Month

Women's Marketplace: 19th March 10am - 4pm; Curzon Atrium, City Centre Campus; Visit our Marketplace for Women-owned businesses; Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus | Women's History Month | BCUSU partners

Black Leadership Group conference: 21st March 8am - 5pm; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, City Centre Campus; Use COMP24 at checkout for FREE tickets; Awareness Month Event | University-led Event | City Centre Campus | On Campus

Weekly Seerah Classes: 3rd April 1pm - 2pm; C289; Get ready to join us on a journey of connecting with the life of the Prophet (pbuh), as BCU Isoc present the @roots.academyuk Essentials Program!; Society Event | Awareness Month Event | In Person Event | Anytime Event | Wellbeing | Give it a Go! | City Centre Campus | On Campus | New Year Welcome | Women's History Month | Birmingham Event | Volunteering

More information

LGBTQ+ is an acronym which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and the '+' refers to many other identities such as Asexual, Intersex and Questioning. You can find a full list of what the useful terms on the Stonewall website.

Birmingham LGBT Centre - 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
Birmingham LGBT support services - access wellbeing and counselling through Birmingham LGBT, they also offer support to prevent isolation, hate-crime and violence in the community
Birmingham LGBT sexual health services - access a professional and sensitive service for LGBTQ+ people, such as HIV prevention, STI testing, free contraception and more...
Stonewall - a national charity that stands up for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people
Umbrella - a free, accessible and confidential sexual health services in Birmingham and Solihull, including all types of contraception, and STI testing and treatment
LGBT+ History Month - for more information about this month's theme and other resources

LGBTQ+ Month Spotify Playlist

Your VP Equity & Inlusion, with the help of society members, has created a playlist which some of the world's favourite LGBTQ+ artists and some artists you ought to know!

Listen now!

The Equity & Inclusion officer, Pravjoth Gill

Useful societies

LGBT+ Society