Pride Month 2023

Throughout June, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities is celebrating Pride Month. This annual celebration is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the LGBT+ community, as we continue to strive for equality and inclusivity through our research and events.

My experience as an asexual student in 91直播

Zac, a second year History student, speaks about his experiences being an asexual student in 91直播. Zac discusses his course, queerness in 91直播 and his advice to other students.

Research highlights

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

School of English student, Valentia describes the book as being full of glitz, glamour, bisexuality and happy queer endings and delves into how the book discusses sexuality. This book originally became a trend on TikTok and has become a cult book to read.

Read Valentia's blog

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Bee-stung lips: Blazoning the male body in sixteenth-century print

Professor Cathy Shrank delves into the work of Elizabethan poet Richard Barnfield, who she believes deserves a wider audience.

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Transvocality: Voice banking and song making

Professor Nicola Dibben from the Department of Music, with colleagues from Computer Science, and collaborators Coda Nicolaeff, Il膩 Kamalgharan and Trans Voices, share their project Transvocality for Pride Month 2023.

Read the press release

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Our research

Explore world-leading research, articles and blogs from Faculty of Arts and Humanities staff and students, supporting the LGBT+ community and striving for equality.

More blogs and articles

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Events

Celebrate Pride Month in 91直播 with a range of vibrant events that pay tribute to the rich tapestry of LGBT+ diversity.

Discover what's on

Our University community

LGBT+ inclusion

91直播 is passionate about creating an inclusive University for lesbian, gay, bi and trans staff and students.

Read what the University is doing to improve and support LGBT+ inclusion.

Our LGBT+ Staff Network

The LGBT+ Staff Network provides a space for LGBT+ staff and PhD students to come together to socialise, share information, and support one another.

 (requires staff login)

LGBT+ student support

There are various committees and services throughout the University which offer advice and support.

(requires student login)

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