Wolfenden Lecture: Reading Coming Out with Martin Kaufman
Date 26 February 2026
Time 19:00 - 20:30
Location Van Emden Lecture Theatre, Edith Morley Building, University or Reading, Whiteknights
Event Information
Join us for the University of Reading’s annual flagship LGBT+ event, The Wolfenden Lecture.
Celebrating our LGBT+ community, activism, and history.
This year’s lecture invites keynote speaker and University of Reading alumni, Martin Kaufman – a key figure in Reading’s LGBT+ liberation movement and pivotal student activist in the 1970s.
In his talk, Reading Coming Out, Martin will reflect on how he and fellow students helped ignite a movement for gay and lesbian rights, organised the first public LGBT+ meetings on campus, and contributed to shaping Reading’s rich LGBT+ history.
The London Gay Men’s Chorus will also take part in the event, celebrating the contributions of Martin, who has been a dedicated member for 27 years. Additionally, there will be a special exhibition honouring the courage, resilience, and activism that have transformed LGBT+ life in Reading.
If you are interested in hearing more about Martin's Story, our Alumni team interviewed Martin for the digital University of Reading Alumni magazine, CONNECTED: Breaking The Mould.