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LGBT+ History Month is held nationally between the 1 and 28 of February; this year's theme is Activism and Social Change, #SocialActivism.

We have planned a full programme of events, including lectures, workshops, showcases, art displays, etc. Do come along and join us.

LGBT+ and trans students' get together

A chance to come together with other LGBT+. Discuss various topics and share experiences.

27 January, 14:00 TO 15:00  | Flex, Reading Students' Union |  Students

LBGT+ Society coffee mornings

LGBT+ Society's coffee meet-ups. Meet current members and those interested in joining.

03, 10, 17, 24 February | The Lounge, Reading Students' Union | Students

Treat Tuesdays: bead crafts

Treat Tuesdays are free craft sessions. Join this week for bead crafts.

04 February, 16:00 to 18:00 | 3Sixty, Reading Students' Union | Students and staff

Trans students coffee and chat

A chance for trans students to meet up over coffee and cake.

05, 12, 19, 26 February, 14:30 to 15:30 | The Lounge, Reading Students' Union | Students

Gay Valentine's crafts

Join us in making some crafts ahead of Valentine's Day.

13 February, 11:00 to 13:00 | Reading Students' Union | Students and staff

Powerful women speaker series

A series of events inviting powerful and inspirational women to Reading Students' Union to speak.

13 February, 14:00 to 14:30 | 3Sixty, Reading Students' Union | Open to the public, staff and students

Queer sex discussion

Join us as we discuss queer sex with our LGBT+ Society President, Milo.

17 February, 14:00 to 16:00 | Reading Students' Union | Students

Wolfenden Lecture: in conversation with Matthew Toresen

Join us for our annual Wolfenden Lecture - in conversation with Matthew Toresen. From Passion to Progress: Advocating for Equality.

17 February, 19:30 to 20:30 | Henley Business School | Open to the public, staff and students

Treat Tuesdays: LGBT+ flags and wall hangings

Treat Tuesdays are free craft sessions. Join this week for LGBT+ flags and wall hangings

18 February, 16:00 to 18:00 | 3Sixty, Reading Students' Union | Students and staff

Punk and alt: discussion and resource sharing

Join us as we discuss the connection between punk and other alternative subcultures and queerness.

19 February, 17:00 to 20:00 | Reading Students' Union | Open to the public, staff and students

Public speaking skills workshop

Pick up some tricks and tips on this public speaking skills workshop.

20 February, 12:00 to 14:00 | Boardroom, Reading Students' Union | Open to the public, staff and students

Zine Your Way to Zen

Create your own wellbeing zine and enjoy a relaxing hour of crafting and creativity.

25 February, 12:00 to 13:00 | Global Study Lounge (Edith Morley 230) | Staff

Staff get together

An opportunity to get to know other members of staff, and get acquainted with the work of the staff networks.

25 February, 13:00 to 14:00 | Meadow Suite | Staff

"This is why I am": asylum monologues

Asylum monologues is a first-hand account of the UK’s asylum system.

27 February, 18:30 to 20:00 | Bulmershe Theatre | Open to the public, staff and students

LGBT+ PowerPoint party

Research your LGBT+ passion and share it with others.

27 February, 18:00 to 20:00 | 3Sixty, Reading Students' Union | Open to the public, staff and students

Big gay games night

24 hours of all your favourite or next favourite games, led by the Games and Role-playing Society (GARPS) and LGBT+ Society.

01 March, 18:00 to 02 March, 18:00  | 3Sixty, Reading Students' Union | Open to the public, staff and students