LGBTQIA+ History Month 2026 Events Programme
Here you can find details of all the events, activities and more taking place as part of LGBTQIA+ History Month 2026 at Queen Mary.
All are open to our staff and students to mark this important month, so please join us. We will be adding to and updating our listings throughout the month, so check back regularly!
If you are a student at Queen Mary, you can also check out the Queen Mary Students' Union campaign for the month to keep up with what's on.
LGBTQIA+ History Month Pop-up
Date: Thursday 5 February
Time: 2.00pm-3.00pm
Location: Mushroom, Blizard Building
Have a chat with colleagues and members of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team and collect a rainbow lanyard and pronoun badge, to signify your commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all of our LGBTQIA+ staff and students.
QMOut Coffee Social
Date: Wednesday 11 February
Time: 11.00 - 12.00pm
Location: Ground Café, Mile End
QMOut is Queen Mary's LGBTQIA+ Staff Network that connects staff who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary, Queer, Asexual (Ace) or those who identify with other marginalised sexual orientations and / or gender identities. The network is also open to allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Join QMOut for a coffee social to chat with colleagues, meet the network Co-Chairs and pick up a rainbow lanyard.
Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or are an ally, everyone is welcome to attend!
LGBTQIA+ History Month Pop-up
Date: Thursday 12 February
Time: 2.00pm-3.00pm
Location: Library Foyer, Mile End
Have a chat with colleagues and members of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team and collect a rainbow lanyard and pronoun badge, to signify your commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all of our LGBTQIA+ staff and students.
Supporting LGBTQIA+ People at QMUL - Online Workshop
Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026
Time: 10.00 – 11.15am
Location: Register here https://cpd-training.qmul.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=791
This 75‑minute online workshop equips staff and students with practical tools to support LGBTQIA+ people at Queen Mary. Participants will explore why inclusion matters, learn key terminology, and practise using inclusive language and pronouns.
The session covers the impact of misgendering, how to navigate sensitive conversations and how to challenge inappropriate behaviour confidently and respectfully. Attendees will also be guided through QMUL processes for updating names, pronouns and identity information, alongside an overview of policies, facilities and support resources that promote dignity, respect and psychological safety.
Open to all; no prior knowledge required. Line managers encouraged to join.
(This workshops is online only and will not be recorded due to the sensitivity of conversations. You can join an in-person session on Thursday 26 February)
Ink, Illness, and Identity: Tracing Queer Histories Through Queen Mary's Collections
Date: 18 February 2026
Time: 1.00 - 2.00pm
Location: Mile End Library Seminar Room, Ms Teams
Register here: https://cpd-training.qmul.ac.uk/enrol/totara_facetoface/signup.php?s=2941
In this talk, James Soderman, Academic Skills and Liaison Librarian, examines LGBTQIA+ History Month’s theme “Science and Innovation” through literature and audiovisual materials from Queen Mary’s collections, showcasing how scientific developments have interacted with and impacted LGBTQIA+ lives. It will also explore innovators from the community which changed the world.
LGBTQIA+ History Month Pop-up
Date: Thursday 19 February
Time: 2.00 - 3.00pm
Location: Garrod Foyer
Have a chat with colleagues and members of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team and collect a rainbow lanyard and pronoun badge, to signify your commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all of our LGBTQIA+ staff and students.
Supporting LGBTQIA+ People at Queens – In-Person Workshop
Date: Tuesday 24 February
Time: 3.00 - 4.00pm
Location: 2.17, Dep W, Mile End
Register here: (Limited Spaces) https://cpd-training.qmul.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=791
This 75‑minute in-person workshop equips staff and students with practical tools to support LGBTQIA+ people at Queen Mary. Participants will explore why inclusion matters, learn key terminology, and practise using inclusive language and pronouns.
The session covers the impact of misgendering, how to navigate sensitive conversations and how to challenge inappropriate behaviour confidently and respectfully. Attendees will also be guided through QMUL processes for updating names, pronouns and identity information, alongside an overview of policies, facilities and support resources that promote dignity, respect and psychological safety.
Open to all; no prior knowledge required. Line managers encouraged to join.
(This workshops is in-person only and will not be recorded due to the sensitivity of conversations.)
Science & Engineering Faculty: 'Gender-Diverse Voices - Expression and Perception' talk with Dr Victor Rosi (UCL)
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 3.00 - 4.00pm
Location: MB-503 (SMS)
‘The human voice conveys rich information about a person’s identity, including physical and social characteristics. Among these, gender is one of the most salient dimensions perceived from the voice. For cisgender men and women, vocal cues often align with their gender. In contrast, for transgender and non-binary individuals, vocal cues tend to diverge from binary vocal norms. This variability highlights the need for a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of voice gender. In this talk, I will present an ongoing research project examining both the perception and expression of gender-diverse voices. First, I will outline recent developments in the field and discuss their limitations. Then, I will introduce planned lines of investigation involving gender-diverse individuals such as self-voice perception, voice naturalness perception, and the representation of non-binary gender concepts (e.g., gender ambiguity, genderlessness). Through this project, I aim to contribute to the improvement in the representation of gender-diversity in voice research, voice technologies, and, more broadly, in society.’
The talk will be followed by a panel discussions and light refreshments.
All welcome!!
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry: Art Exhibition ‘What does inclusion in healthcare look like to you? Unheard Stories, Everyday Acts of Care, Flourishing Spaces’
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 4.00 - 7.00pm
Location: Old Library, Garrod Building
Barts and the London Arts is a creative enquiry initiative which brings together, explores and displays creative works from students and staff in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry as well as inviting patients’ voices and public engagement beyond.
LGBTQIA+ History Month Pop-up
Date: Thursday 26 February
Time: 2.00 - 3.00pm
Location: Charterhouse Square - John Vane Foyer
Have a chat with colleagues and members of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team and collect a rainbow lanyard and pronoun badge, to signify your commitment to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all of our LGBTQIA+ staff and students.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Forum: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Date: Friday 27 February
Time: 10.00 - 11.30am
Location: Online via MS Teams. Please register to reserve your place.
All staff and students are invited to attend the next EDI Forum that will focus on LGBTQIA+ Inclusion.
The EDI Forum is a specially designed initiative, led by Queen Mary’s EDI Team, which aims to provide a platform for staff and students to discuss ideas, challenges, good practice, and concerns related to EDI. Participants will have the chance to contribute towards reviewing QMUL LGBTQIA+ resources, reflect on QMOut and discuss how to drive engagement and discuss how to turn allyship into action.
If you are interested in LGBTQIA+ or equity leadership roles we encourage you to take part as the co-leaders of QMOut will be sharing their experiences in the run up to elections.
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Panel: Visibility Matters
Date: 5 March 2026
Time: 2.00 – 3.00pm
Location: Online via MS Teams. Please register to reserve your place.
Join us this LGBTQIA+ History Month for a dynamic panel discussion on visibility in medicine and dentistry research, inspired by Queen Mary’s Visibility Matters project—an initiative championing inclusive and representative research cultures across the university.
Hosted by Prof Aylin Baysan (Institute of Dentistry) and Prof Sadani Cooray (William Harvey Research Institute), the event will feature insights from and Prof Nikolas Lemos, a researcher advocating for greater visibility, equity, and belonging within academic and clinical environments.
Together, our speakers will explore why representation matters, how inclusive cultures are built, and the impact of visibility on LGBTQIA+ researchers and allies across Medicine and Dentistry. All staff and students are warmly invited to join the conversation and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our research community.
QMOut Pub Social
Date: Thursday 5 March
Time: Table reserved 5.00 onwards
Location: The Cherry, 359 Mile End Rd, Bow, London E3 4QS
QMOut is Queen Mary's LGBTQIA+ Staff Network that connects staff who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-binary, Queer, Asexual (Ace) or those who identify with other marginalised sexual orientations and / or gender identities. The network is also open to allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Join QMOut for a relaxed pub social, a chance to unwind after work, meet fellow colleagues, chat with the network’s Co‑Chair, and enjoy a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or are an ally, everyone is welcome. Come along, say hello, and make new connections!