LGBT+ History Month is for everyone;.

It is celebrated every February across the UK and was founded in 2004 by Schools OUT UK co-chairs, Paul Patrick & Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders. It was first celebrated in February 2005.

For so long LGBT+ people’s history was hidden, following the repeal of Section 28, UK LGBT+ History Month was created to:

claim our past
celebrate our present
create our future

The 2024 theme celebrates LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today.

We want to showcase the amazing work of LGBT+ staff across the NHS and in other healthcare settings, in providing healthcare, especially during the pandemic. Whilst still shining a light on the history of the LGBT+ community’s experience of receiving healthcare which has been extremely complicated leaving LGBT+ people still facing health inequalities even today.

At a time when the LGBT+ community is experiencing a rise in hate crime and hate instances we also encourage you to look ‘Under the Scope’ and listen to LGBT+ peoples’ lived experiences from LGBT+ people.

Lewes Campus

Join us on Tuesday 20th February at our Lewes Campus for our LGBTQIA+ History Event.
Come and make pronoun badges in The Mall or take a visit to our Safe Space Room in 209. We’ll also be screening some short films in the lecture theatre during lunchtime.
You can also join the Lewes LGBT Google Classroom! Code: nsnx3z7
Ore Valley Campus

Join us on Wednesday 21st February at our Ore Valley Campus for LGBTQIA+ History event.
Come, meet and find out more about our monthly drop-in sessions with All Sorts and find out more about MindOut.
Eastbourne Campus

Join us on Friday 23rd February at our Eastbourne Campus for LGBTQIA+ History event.
Take your chance to create some funky pro-noun badges. Meet Allsorts and Mindout.
We also have Film Society showing the film: 'Pride' and the Library doing a display too.
Hastings Campus

Join us on Thursday 29th February at our Hastings Campus for LGBTQIA+ History event.
Come, meet and find out more about our monthly drop-in sessions with All Sorts.
Our Library will also have resources available for you to book out!