February is LGBT History Month, which is a time to celebrate and raise awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans issues.

“Throughout history we can find many examples of people who refused to conform to the outward signs of the sex to which they were born. We also find many stories of people who loved their own sex. Some of these people were famous or obscure.

 Some of them experienced serious persecution. Some are remembered for the contributions they made to our culture and society. Their personal lives have often been suppressed or censored. To understand our present and imagine our future, we must first gain insight into our past. This is true of us as individuals; it is also true of societies.”   (Sheffield City Council website)

So, what’s going on at SHU and in Sheffield?

• Sheffield Hallam Staff LGBT Network will be putting up a display in the main entrance of the Owen building from 17th February, so watch out for that! The themes will be:
  • Edward Carpenter
  • The history of gay rights activism locally
  • Current international discrimination including Russia/Sochi
  • Promotional literature for students and staff LGBT groups
• The University of Sheffield LGBT network are also organising / hosting a series of events: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/whatson/dramaandfilms
  – (scroll down the page) and they have a Facebook page.
• Further information about activities and events taking place in Sheffield (in February and beyond) can be found here, in addition to the events organised or promoted by the University of Sheffield’s LGBT staff network (above).
• There is even more information about stuff going on in Sheffield here: http://lgbthistorymonth.org.uk/event-calendar/
• And for information about Hallam’s LGBT+ Liberation Group visit the Student Union’s website:  http://hallamunion.org/societies/welcome/

Student Advice and Information are proud to bring you information about LGBT History Month and events taking place in the University and local communities.