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LGBTQ+ History Month


Join events and initiatives that celebrate LGBT+ history, identities, and activism.

LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated each year in February across the UK. The event is honoured this month to coincide with the abolition of Section 28 in 2003, which prohibited the “promotion” of homosexuality. The month aims to increase the visibility of LGBTQ+ people, their history, lives, and experiences.  


LGBTQ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer. The ‘plus’ exists because there are many other ways in which people choose to define themselves that do not conform to straight and cisgender. Because the labels people choose to describe themselves can be fluid and often new terms and identities are added, the ‘plus’ encompasses all other identities.

Awareness and education need to be raised on LGBTQ+ matters so that all institutions can be considered safe spaces for the community. This year’s national theme “Activism and Social Change” gives a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the lives and professional accomplishments of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans icons, many of whom have dedicated their lives to being activists and help shape and create social change, advancing society for everyone using many different approaches to activism.


Events

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30th October
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Headucate weekly meet-ups
31st October
Bookable Room 6 (Bookable Room 1 on 31/10/25)
A space to let our minds rest and connect with others
Bowling Night
3rd November
Super Bowl, Castle Quarter
Join us at 7:40pm at the University bus stop or 8pm at Super Bowl in Castle Quarter for Bowling!
Mental Health Awareness Training with NHS Talking Therapies
4th November
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Want a career in the Mental Health Sector? This training by the NHS is a 1–1½ hour session to spot mental health struggles, start conversations with those struggling, and signposting
Headucate weekly meet-ups - Stress Awareness Week
7th November
Bookable Room 6 (Bookable Room 1 on 31/10/25)
A space to let our minds rest and connect with others
Headucate weekly meet-ups - Photo Frame Decorating
14th November
Bookable Room 6 (Bookable Room 1 on 31/10/25)
A space to let our minds rest and connect with others
Drag Disco Bingo
14th November
Dorothy's
Headucate weekly meet-ups
21st November
Bookable Room 6 (Bookable Room 1 on 31/10/25)
A space to let our minds rest and connect with others
AHS Winter Ball
26th November
The Assembly House, Theatre Street, NR2 1RQ
Art History Society’s annual Winter Ball, held at the Assembly House in Norwich. This year, we’ve invited Photography Society and Art Society to join us!
Headucate weekly meet-ups
28th November
Bookable Room 6 (Bookable Room 1 on 31/10/25)
A space to let our minds rest and connect with others
Headucate weekly meet-ups
5th December
Bookable Room 6 (Bookable Room 1 on 31/10/25)
A space to let our minds rest and connect with others
Headucate weekly meet-ups
12th December
Bookable Room 6 (Bookable Room 1 on 31/10/25)
A space to let our minds rest and connect with others
Headucate weekly meet-ups
19th December
Bookable Room 6 (Bookable Room 1 on 31/10/25)
A space to let our minds rest and connect with others