LGBTQ+ History Month

LGBTQ+ History Month 2025

This year the theme of LGBT+ History Month is all about activism and social change. In our celebrations this year, it is even more important that we:

  • Claim our past
  • Celebrate our present
  • Create our future

In line with the theme this year, there are five LGBT+ people that have been chosen who have created social change from across the centuries in progressing change for women, the environment, housing, nuclear disarmament, preserving heritage, abolition of the slave trade, and immigration, among many other causes.

The 2025 LGBT+ Historical Figures are:

  • Octavia Hill
  • Ivor Cummings
  • Annie Kenney
  • Charlie Kiss
  • Olaudah Equiano

At Greenwich Students’ Union, Kent Students’ Union and Christ Church Students’ Union, there are various events and celebrations taking place that students can get involved in! This is alongside an LGBTQ+ Crafternoon session that we are holding here at The Hub on 25th February.

 

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Greenwich Students' Union

GSU have created an LGBTQ+ book spotlight, as well as an affirmation wall on their website to create positivity. Take a look and also add your own affirmation, and see what events they have on to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month 2025.

 

 

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Kent Students' Union

There are various events being held at Kent Students’ Union to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, both online and in-person. They have also put together a wonderful resource hub (including a message from their officer team) to educate and inform.

 

 

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CCSU

CCSU believe that every single student is a part of something special – with a backstage pass to a whole world of opportunities! They are hosting an LGBTQ+ Craftermoon session in their Touchdown Cafe on the Medway campus, visit their events listing page here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Other news


Women-only gym sessions

We’re happy to announce that the University gyms on all three campuses will now be offering regular women-only sessions.

Tue 18 Feb 2025

Wrapping up Disability History Month 2024 at GSU

As Disability History Month comes to a close, we’ve compiled five simple, actionable ways you can be an effective ally and be inclusive of disabled friends, students, and colleagues – even after the month is over.

Tue 17 Dec 2024

Introducing your 2024/25 Liberation Chairs

At Greenwich Students’ Union (GSU), we are proud to introduce the eight Liberation Chairs for this academic year. Elected by you, these roles are vital in ensuring that every student feels represented, valued, and supported during their time at the University of Greenwich.

Mon 09 Dec 2024

Reclaiming Narratives - Episode 2

Reclaiming Narratives - our Black History Month podcast series where we explore and amplify under represented stories, voices and experience within the black community.

Tue 26 Nov 2024

Insight: How will the tuition fee changes and the Autumn Budget impact students?

The recently elected Labour Government have announced their first budget, as well as increases to tuition fees and maintenance loans.

What are the most important changes and how will they affect students?

Mon 11 Nov 2024