LGBTQ+ History Month

In the UK, LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated in February each year to coincide with the 2003 abolition of Section 28. It was initiated in the UK by Schools Out UK in February 2005.

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Dr Thania Acarón

Course Leader, MA Arts Practice (Arts, Health and Wellbeing)

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Martha Rogers (She/Her)

Marketing Manager

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David Sinclair

Advice Zone Assistant

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Ray Vincent (He/Him)

Chaplaincy Team & Chair of SPECTRUM

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Jamie Evans

Wellbeing Support Officer (students)

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Precious O’Driscoll (She/Her)

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

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Emma Kwaya-James (She/Her)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Manager

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Eugenia Taylor

Creative and Therapeutic Arts Student

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Lee Ignire (They/Them)

History Student

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Adam Williams

Alumnus (Psychology with Criminology)

Get involved

If you are a student or colleague at USW, and would like to share what LGBTQ+ History Month means to you, please email your contributions through to

[email protected]

LGBTQ+ Resources

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LGBTQ+ Support and Information

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LGBTQ+ Role Models

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Student Union LGBTQ+ Society

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SPECTRUM - LGBTQ+ Staff Network

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Connect - LGBTQ+ Staff Web Pages

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Report + Support

A Safe space

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Stonewall Cymru Diversity Champion since 2016
At USW, we have resources to support both staff and students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community

A Safe space

LGBTQ+

History Month raises awareness and increases the visibility of the lives, histories and experiences of LGBTQ+ people while combatting prejudice

Stonewall Cymru

Stonewall Cymru Diversity Champion since 2016
At USW, we have resources to support both staff and students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community

Resources for Trans People and Allies

There are several sources of advice, information, and support for transgender staff and students - both from within USW and externally.
How can I help? Information and resources for both existing and prospective trans allies.
Some commonly used terms related to gender identity. Sometimes there is the misunderstanding that gender identity and sexual orientation are linked - we have tried to keep all terms here related to gender identity.
Our Trans Equality Policy Statement outlines our commitment to promoting equality on the basis of gender identity and gender expression.
Information for USW staff looking to become active and positive trans allies at work.