Celebrating LGBT+ History Month

This year the UK celebrates 20 years of LGBT+ History Month and the organisation's theme for 2025 is Activism and Social Change. This is in recognition of LGBT+ people throughout history who have been activists and helped shape and create social change, positively advancing social inclusion for everyone.

What is LGBT+ History Month and why is it held?

At Kingston University, we also celebrate five years of the LGBTQ+ Staff Network, launching interviews with past Chairs, sharing what the network means to them and what it has achieved.

Kingston Students' Union has supported the LGBTQIA+ and Allies Student Society to organise a special event during the month, just for the student community.

What's on

All month: Celebrating five years of the LGBTQ+ Network

Watch past Chairs of the LGBTQ+ Staff Network talk about the importance of representation and community at a hugely diverse institution.

  • Organised by the LGBTQ+ Network.
  • Open to everyone.

5 February: LGBTQ+ Movie Night (TBC)

  • When: Wednesday 5 February 2025
  • More information coming soon.
  • Organised by Student Inclusion.
  • This event is for staff and students.

17–21 February: LGBTQ+ Zine Fair (TBC)

  • When: Monday 17 to Friday 21 February 2025
  • Organised by the LGBTQ+ Staff Network
  • Open to everyone

Queer creators, artists and storytellers will come to Kingston University to share and sell their work at this special fair.

This event coincides with our guest speaker booked during this week on Wednesday 19 – artist and animator Hamish Steele.

19 February: Guest speaker: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Animation with Hamish Steele

  • When: Wednesday 19 February 2025
  • Time: 17:30–19:00
  • Location: Town House, Penrhyn Road
  • Organised by the LGBTQ+ Staff Network
  • Open to everyone.

The creator of Netflix's Dead End: Paranormal Park, Hamish will talk about his experiences being a queer creator in the animation industry, the struggles and successes of fighting for LGBTQIA+ representation, both in his work and in others, and the ways that the industry has changed, for better and worse.

Book now to attend Hamish's talk >

26 February: Student Society event

  • When: Wednesday 26 February 2025
  • More information coming soon.
  • Organised by the LGBTQIA+ and Allies Society

27 February: The Pink Singers choir

  • When: Thursday 27 February 2025
  • Time: 18:00–20:00
  • Location: Town House, Penrhyn Road
  • Organised by the LGBTQ+ Staff Network.
  • Open to everyone.

This amazing choir has performed all over the world and, for one night only, will be here in Kingston, raising the roof with its unique and joyous musical performances.

This performance will close our celebrations recognising 20 years of LGBT+ History Month, and 5 years of the LGBTQ+ Staff Network at Kingston University.

Book now for the Pink Singers choir >

More information about student events

For more information about student events, check out the Kingston Students' Union website.

LGBT+ resources

LGBT+ collection

To celebrate our diversity, inclusivity and inclusion the STTB staff network have purchased a range of books and e-books, available in the Libraries.

These are on a range of topics related to LGBTQ+ Do take a browse of the list of resources. They may help inform your work, teaching, practice or understanding, or challenge your perceptions or preconceptions. Happy browsing and reading.