February is a celebratory month here at MDX, to make LGBT+ people visible in all their rich diversity and to educate out prejudice, as we celebrate LGBT+ History Month this year.
LGBTQ+ History Month focuses on the celebration and recognition of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus) people and culture, past and present; increasing the visibility of diverse LGBTQ+ histories, lives and experiences.
Founded in 2004, LGBT+ History Month is a national campaign focused on promoting equality and diversity for the benefit of all by celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ people. This year's theme for LGBT+ History Month is: Behind the Lens, celebrating LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to cinema and film from behind the lens. Directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, producers, animators, costume designers, special effects, make-up artists, lighting directors, musicians, choreographers, and beyond.
At a time when LGBT+ lives are in the media, we also encourage you to look ‘Behind the Lens’ and listen to LGBT+ peoples’ lived experiences.
At MDX, we pride ourselves in being a community where everyone is accepted and welcome. Our LGBT+ Network is one of a number of equality networks at MDX.
LGBT+ History Month is a time for celebration - for people who fought for LGBT change and also a reminder that there is still an ongoing battle for LGBT+ equality and inclusion.
Celebrate LGBT+ History Month 2023 by coming along to the following events organised by our LGBT+ Network and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team and MDXSU:
LGBT+ and Disability Networks: Tea, Talk and Testing for National HIV Testing Week 2023
Hang out and watching Paris is Burning, an amazing historical LGBT documentary film. Snacks will be provided and there's time to hang out and chill as a group after too!
LGBT+ Network: Student Pride 2023
Saturday 11 February, 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Join a group of students and staff and go along to the National Student Pride Daytime Festival at the University of Westminster, which includes a huge Careers Fair alongside the Charity & Community Marketplace with 80+ exhibitors, three stages, queer performances, TikTokers, therapy puppies, bar, exhibitions and much more.
To celebrate the launch of LGBT+ History Month, Middlesex University LGBT+ Network will host activist and educator Sue Sanders (co-founder of LGBT+ History Month) and writer Adam Zmith (The Log Books podcast and Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures) for a talk and Q&A event.
Celebrating UK LGBT+ History Month 2023
LGBTQ+ History Month focuses on the celebration and recognition of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus) people and culture, past and present; increasing the visibility of diverse LGBTQ+ histories, lives and experiences.
Founded in 2004, LGBT+ History Month is a national campaign focused on promoting equality and diversity for the benefit of all by celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ people. This year's theme for LGBT+ History Month is: Behind the Lens, celebrating LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to cinema and film from behind the lens. Directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, producers, animators, costume designers, special effects, make-up artists, lighting directors, musicians, choreographers, and beyond.
At a time when LGBT+ lives are in the media, we also encourage you to look ‘Behind the Lens’ and listen to LGBT+ peoples’ lived experiences.
At MDX, we pride ourselves in being a community where everyone is accepted and welcome. Our LGBT+ Network is one of a number of equality networks at MDX.
LGBT+ History Month is a time for celebration - for people who fought for LGBT change and also a reminder that there is still an ongoing battle for LGBT+ equality and inclusion.
Celebrate LGBT+ History Month 2023 by coming along to the following events organised by our LGBT+ Network and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team and MDXSU:
LGBT+ and Disability Networks: Tea, Talk and Testing for National HIV Testing Week 2023
Monday 6 February, 2pm to 5pm
National HIV Testing Week, taking place between 6 February and 12 February, is a campaign to promote regular testing among the most-affected communities across England. On Monday 6 February, we’ll have representatives from Edgware Community Hospital Sexual Health Clinic, the Mortimer Market Centre and Brook on hand to answer any questions you might have about HIV, prevention and testing.
LGBTQ+ Movie Night
Thursday 9 February, 5pm to 9pm
Join MDXSU for LGBTQ+ Movie Night!
Hang out and watching Paris is Burning, an amazing historical LGBT documentary film. Snacks will be provided and there's time to hang out and chill as a group after too!
LGBT+ Network: Student Pride 2023
Saturday 11 February, 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Join a group of students and staff and go along to the National Student Pride Daytime Festival at the University of Westminster, which includes a huge Careers Fair alongside the Charity & Community Marketplace with 80+ exhibitors, three stages, queer performances, TikTokers, therapy puppies, bar, exhibitions and much more.
Book your free ticket here and let our LGBT+ Network know you’re going at lgbt@mdx.ac.uk so we can contact about joining our #TeamMDX group.
LGBT+ History Month: Sue Sanders and Adam Zmith
Wednesday 15 February, 5pm to 6.30pm
To celebrate the launch of LGBT+ History Month, Middlesex University LGBT+ Network will host activist and educator Sue Sanders (co-founder of LGBT+ History Month) and writer Adam Zmith (The Log Books podcast and Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures) for a talk and Q&A event.
Book your spot here!
Tour of the Bishopsgate Institute
Thursday 16 February, 12pm to 2.30pm
Join a group of MDX colleagues and students to tour the Bishopsgate Institute.
Please email lgbt@mdx.ac.uk to register your interest to join the tour.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Workshop
Thursday 16 February, 5pm to 9pm
Join MDXSU for the LGBTQ+ Mental Health Workshop taking place as part of LGBT+ History Month!
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Workshop
Friday 24 February, 7pm to 11pm
Come and Join the LGBTQ+ Society for a fun, engaging, and upbeat quiz night!
Taking place in MDX House
Doors open at 7pm, so feel free to grab a drink and some snacks beforehand from the bar and make your way to your seats.
Tour of the Queer Britain museum
Sunday 26 February, 2pm to 4pm
Join a group of MDX colleagues and students to tour the Queer Britain museum.
Please email lgbt@mdx.ac.uk to register your interest to join the tour.