LGBT+ History Month happens every February in the UK. The month helps to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT+”) people, their history, lives and their experiences in the curriculum and culture of educational and other institutions, and the wider community.
If you are planning an activity for LGBT+ History Month, or an EDI event at any time of the year, please get in touch with the EDI Centre.
Previous years
We've seen a range of events at Imperial over the years to mark the month, including in association with Imperial Lates. In 2023, the Careers Service organised events to help explore and hear from inclusive employers. For 2020 we hosted a 'poetry, prose and plays' panel discussion with YA authors Darren Charlton, Cynthia So, and Kay Staples, about their experiences as LGBTQ+ writers telling LGBTQ+ stories for teenagers.
Events organised by Imperial 600 to mark LGBT+ History Month in the past include talks from people such as Amy Lamé, London's Night Czar, and Adam Zmith, co-host of "The Log Books" podcast.
Belonging with Aneesha Bhumber
Don’t be afraid…Be your authentic self
For LGBT+ History Month 2023, Aneesha Bhumber, Laboratory Technician and co-chair of Imperial 600, discusses her journey to understanding who she is as an Asian member of the LGBTQ+ community and the impact on being her authentic self. Aneesha's interview was part of Imperial As One's Belonging series, which can be found on the Imperial's YouTube channel.