LGBT History Month takes place every year in February, and is marked by events across the country to celebrate the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.
Presentation and Discussion on the provision of LGBT fiction to children and young people in UK public libraries
Open to all staff and postgraduate research students
Special film showing of “MILK”, with an introduction from Hilary Wilson, School of English
Wednesday 16th February
6pm
Tapestry Room, Firth Court
The story of Harvey Milk, and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official.
Open to all, including partners
A Meeting of Minds
Wednesday 23rd February
6pm - 8pm
Exhibition Space, Jessop West
A networking meeting with a number of LGBT networks from across the City to meet each other, share information, and swap ideas.
Open to all LGBT staff and students
Bring Your Books Out
Friday 25th February
1pm - 2pm
Seminar Room 5, Jessop West
Informal drop-in event to which you are invited to bring along texts, images or passages from books that have inspired you (or made you despair) about LGBT matters. Hosted by students and staff within the School of English.
Open to all staff and students
Why Being Gay is Bad for Your Health
Friday 4th March
12.30pm - 1.30pm
Abbeydale Room, University House
Seminar led by Steve Slack, Director of the Sheffield Centre for Sexual Health on discrimination affecting the quality of health and social care the LGBT community receives.
Open to all staff & students
LGBT equality: Does Positive Action work?
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Discussion with Stonewall and other local employers about the use of the Stonewall Index and whether positive action for LGBT equality works.
