LGBTQ+ History Month

The aim of LGBTQ+ History Month is to promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity, by celebrating the lives and championing the work of key LGBTQ+ activists.

LGBTQ+ History Month

February in the United Kingdom sees us celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. As your SU we want to celebrate, uplift and support the LGBTQ+ community.

You can find out more about events happening this month, as well as an introduction from your SU LGBTQ+ Officer, profiles and resources in this page.

News and Profiles

It's important to highlight the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community have endured in their past, in order to help understand and support the modern community that continues to thrive today. Find out more about some truly fascinating figures below along with the latest updates and news linked to LGBTQ+ history month.

Image of Helen Wightman-Smith (Pride Society Member's Rep)

LGBTQ+ History Month Featuring - Helen Wightman-Smith

LGBTQ+ History Month - A message from your LGBTQ+ Officer

LGBTQ+ History Month profile: James Baldwin

LGBTQ+ History Month profile: Howard Ashman

LGBTQ+ History Month Featuring - Pride Soc!

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LGBTQ+ History Month Events

Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union ADHD Network: 5th December; The Students' Union, Penryn Campus; Come and meet other students with ADHD and explore how the SU can support Falmouth and Exeter's students.; Penryn Campus | Falmouth Campus | Truro Campus | Postgraduates | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+ | Welcome | Networks

Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union Mature Students Network: 6th December; Koofi, Penryn Campus; This event is designed to celebrate the unique experiences and challenges faced by mature students in higher education while providing a platform for connection and support.; Penryn Campus | Falmouth Campus | Truro Campus | Postgraduates | International | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+ | Welcome | Networks

Wellbeing resources

You can find help and support through a number of organisations based locally in Cornwall and on a national level.

The SU Mental Health and Wellbeing hub
Intercom Trust run an LGBT youth group in Cornwall and offer 1:1 support
Student Space Phone and Webchat Service for trans, gender-diverse and non-binary students
Eddystone Trust offer HIV and sexual health services across the South West, including free HIV home testing kits
Stonewall Student FAQs
Mermaids
MindOut

For help with ideas, campaigns, concerns and queries regarding LGBTQ+ welfare and inclusion, you can also chat to your elected LGBTQ+ Officer, Neo Stansby or your Student Voice team - studentvoice@thesu.org.uk