Events taking place to mark LGBT+ History Month
A variety of events will take place at the University throughout February to mark LGBT+ History Month.
LGBT+ History Month is a chance to celebrate and learn about LGBT+ community milestones and influential figures, past and present. This year’s theme is #UnderTheScope – celebrating LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to the field of medicine and healthcare both historically and today.
Edinburgh University Students’ Association events
The Edinburgh University Students’ Association will be running events throughout the month, including walking tours, book club meetings and more.
Edinburgh University Students’ Association events
Staff Pride Network events for staff and PhD students
The network is celebrating LGBT+ History Month with a series of events across the University focusing on the theme of medicine and the contributions of the LGBT+ community to science, culture, and society. To see a full list of what’s happening, please visit the Staff Pride Network webpages:
LGBT+ History Month Events – February 2024 – Staff Pride Network
The Staff Pride Network also organise a range of regular coffee and cake meet-up events across our campuses, including Western General Hospital, King’s Buildings, BioQuarter and the central area.
For dates and more information on these events, please visit the network’s webpages:
LGBTQ+ Discovery Sessions
Come along to these LGBTQ+ Discovery Sessions, which showcase materials from the Lothian Health Services Archive. These events take place on the 14 (in person) and 28 February (online). You don't need to be researching LGTBQ+ topics, have any knowledge of archives or be involved in participatory research to come along. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Discovery Sessions: LGBTQ+ Histories, Health and Wellbeing in Edinburgh
Online Discovery Session: LGBTQ Wellbeing & Switchboard Archives
Related links
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for students