LGBT+ History Month is celebrated in the UK every February. This year, we are excited to host an engaging and inclusive programme of events, celebrating diversity and community. Join us for empowering support initiatives, awareness activities, lively social gatherings, creative workshops and inspiring guest lectures.

Notable events include the annual Wolfenden Lecture with University of Reading alumni Martin Kaufman, a key figure in Reading’s LGBT+ liberation movement of the 1970s.


Gender Expression Fund

RSU is running a Gender Expression Fund, supporting students to access gender-affirming products.

Throughout February | Reading Students' Union | Students

Peer support space

Join a relaxed peer support space hosted by RSU and Reading Trans Peers for trans students.

Date to be confirmed | Flex, Reading Students' Union | Students

Time to Talk Day with biscuit decorating

Come along, get creative, and start a conversation this Time to Talk Day.

6 February | Flex, Reading Students' Union | Students

Pink Pony Galentine's Club Night

Bring your friends and get ready to dance the night away to the best of pop and LGBTQ+ anthems.

13 February, 22:00 to 02:00 | Reading Students' Union | Students only 

English Conversation Café

Connect online for a relaxed English Conversation Café on LGBTQ+ community and Pride.

18 February, 11:00 to 12:00 | Online | Open to all

This is who I am: a rehearsed reading and Q&A

Hear powerful real-life testimonies from LGBTQ+ refugees, performed by Actors for Human Rights.

19 February, 13:00 to 15:00 | G04, Foxhill House | Open to all

LGBTQ+ History Month film screening

Grab your popcorn and bring your mates to our LGBTQ+ History Month film night.

19 February, from 19:00 to 22:00 | Van Emden, Edith Morley | Open to all

Gaymes Knight!

Join us for the ultimate extravaganza of games with a Games Knight Special - Gaymes Knight!

21 February, 22:00 to 00:00  | 3Sixty, Reading Students' Union | Open to students

Treat Tuesdays: LGBT+ mosaics

Treat Tuesdays are free craft sessions. Join this week for LGBTQ+ mosaics.

24 February, 16:00 to 18:00 | Room 2, Reading Students' Union Lounge | Students and staff

Wolfenden Lecture: Reading Coming Out

Celebrate Reading’s LGBTQ+ history with Martin Kaufman, the London Gay Men’s Chorus, and a special exhibition.

26 February, 19:00 to 20:30 | Van Emden, Edith Morley | Open to all