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.

LGBTQ+ History Month profile: Howard Ashman

LGBTQ+ History Month profile: Lily Parr

LGBTQ+ History month profile: Rory Cooper

Kicking off 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

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LGBTQ+ History Month Events

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 24th November; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union World Aids Day pop up with The Eddystone Trust: 26th November; Social Street, Exchange Building, Penryn Campus; The Eddystone Trust will be here talking about the importance of HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. They will also have freebies, self-testing kits and information on support services. Together, let’s raise awareness and break down the stigma!; Penryn Campus | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 30th November; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Rollerskating Society Skate session: 30th November; Our weekly skate session - bring your own skates or you can rent some of ours for the day by going to the products page. We're beginner friendly so if you've never skated before we can help you learn :) Make sure to book a ticket!; Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 7th December; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Rollerskating Society Skate session: 7th December; Our weekly skate session - bring your own skates or you can rent some of ours for the day by going to the products page. We're beginner friendly so if you've never skated before we can help you learn :) Make sure to book a ticket!; Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 14th December; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Rollerskating Society Skate session: 14th December; Our weekly skate session - bring your own skates or you can rent some of ours for the day by going to the products page. We're beginner friendly so if you've never skated before we can help you learn :) Make sure to book a ticket!; Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 21st December; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 28th December; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 4th January; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 11th January; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 18th January; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union Sexual health pop up with the SU, Brook, Eddystone and Kooth: 24th January; The SU, Penryn Campus; Come and talk to the Students' Union about sexual health and healthy sexual relationships. We'll have self-taken STI testing kits, condoms and information on support services from Brook, Eddystone and Kooth.; Penryn Campus | Wellbeing | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 25th January; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 1st February; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 8th February; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 15th February; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 22nd February; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 1st March; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union Sexual health pop up with the SU, Brook, Eddystone and Kooth: 6th March; Social Street, Exchange Building, Penryn Campus; Come and talk to the Students' Union about sexual health and healthy sexual relationships. We'll have self-taken STI testing kits, condoms and information on support services from Brook, Eddystone and Kooth.; Penryn Campus | Wellbeing | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 8th March; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 15th March; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 22nd March; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

Kayaking Harbour Paddle: 29th March; Under Windjammer Bar (see description); Sign up required to secure space!; Sport | Wellbeing | Exeter students | Falmouth students | LGBTQ+

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