Queer into the Past
February is LGBTQIA+ History Month. For the LGBTQIA+ Community, it is a time of reflection and understanding. Looking back, we recognise the struggles of those before us, acknowledge what they have doneRead More…
February is LGBTQIA+ History Month. For the LGBTQIA+ Community, it is a time of reflection and understanding. Looking back, we recognise the struggles of those before us, acknowledge what they have doneRead More…
Through A Different Lens: Celebrating Black Culture Through Film 17th October 2024 In honour of Black History Month, the University of Reading was invited to Creative Connection – Celebrating Black Filmmakers organisedRead More…
Blog written by Student Life Content Creator Esosa Oduware. Moving to a different country as an international student is both exciting and difficult at times. In my case, I loved being inRead More…
Student Engagement Ambassador, Dominique, discusses the impact of using microaggressions towards a member of the LGBT+ community and how you can avoid it. When you come to university, it’s a new experienceRead More…
LGBT+ Pride Month is celebrated across the world during the month of June. Thousands of Pride marches are organised around the world to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the LGBT+ communityRead More…
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) falls on April 2nd in 2024, which aims to bring attention and promote human rights and freedom for autistic people (those with autism spectrum disorder, ASD), withRead More…
Student Content Creator, Akash, talks about Holi; what it is and how he celebrates when he’s in the UK. The story of Holi centers around Hiranyakashipu, a demon king who was grantedRead More…
In this blog, Student Life Content Creator, Kenaoel, discusses what they have learnt this LGBTQIA+ History Month. LGBTQIA+ History Month is an important time to reflect on the contributions and experiences ofRead More…
Marsha P. Johnson TW: transphobia, discussion of AIDS, reference to suicide/suicidal ideation and death. Artist: Kendrick Daye. Source: https://marshap.org/about-mpji/ Born on August 24th, 1945 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA, Marsha was anRead More…
Pronouns are something which everyone is familiar with; every language has them, everyone uses them, and everyone identifies with select pronouns. Some individuals relate to the pronouns and gender that they areRead More…