Category: LGBTQ+

Dr. Bean Sharp: IDAHOBLIT 2025

Dr. Bean Sharp: IDAHOBLIT 2025

IDAHOBLIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia or International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination), is a key date in the EDI calendar, marking the start of summer celebrations of LGBTQ+ acceptance and inclusion and prompting reflections on how far we have yet to go.

Dr Sean Pert: UK LGBT+ History Month 2025

Dr Sean Pert: UK LGBT+ History Month 2025

From drag nuns, hilarious placards, handbag throwing (literally) and mass demonstration, Manchester’s queer community has always made its mark in a wholly unique way. This year’s theme is Activism and Social Change.

Heather Lennox: Learning about Asexuality

Heather Lennox: Learning about Asexuality

As part of my L5 CIPD HR apprenticeship, I was tasked with developing and implementing a people strategy with a focus on celebrating equality and diversity. With little scope to do so within my own role, I reached out to the EDI directorate to see if there were any upcoming projects I could get involved with. The response and support I received was brilliant and reflects how collaborative UoM colleagues are.

Dr. Sabine Sharp: A Brief History of Trans Activism in the UK

Dr. Sabine Sharp: A Brief History of Trans Activism in the UK

We often focus on American examples when we consider the history of trans activism – remembering flashpoints of history like the Stonewall riots and key figures like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Leslie Feinberg. It’s important, however, to look at the history of trans activism in the UK. This history can illuminate the current landscape of political and media debates about trans issues.