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Category Archives: Diversity & Inclusion

05Feb/25
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Queer into the Past

5 February, 2025Diversity & InclusionDiversity and Inclusion, LGBT+ History Month, LGBTQ+UoR Student Life

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…

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22Nov/24
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Creative Connection – Amplifying Black Filmmakers 

22 November, 2024Diversity & Inclusion, Student blogsUoR Student Life

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…

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25Oct/24
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How I stayed in touch with my culture while away from home – by Esosa Oduware

25 October, 2024Diversity & InclusionDiversity and Inclusion, Student, Student LifeUoR Student Life

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…

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10Jun/24
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LGBT+ microaggressions and how to avoid them by Dominique Vincent

10 June, 2024Diversity & InclusionDiversity and Inclusion, Dominique Vincent, MIcroagressionsUoR Student Life

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…

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03Jun/24
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What is LGBT+ Pride Month and why is it important?

3 June, 2024Diversity & InclusionDiversity and Inclusion, LGBTQ+UoR Student Life

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…

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03Apr/24
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World Autism Awareness Day

3 April, 2024Disability Advisory Service, Diversity & Inclusion, Student blogsUoR Student Life

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…

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19Mar/24

Holi Away from Home

19 March, 2024Diversity & Inclusion, Important stuff, InternationalDiversity and Inclusion, festival, InternationalUoR Student Life

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…

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29Feb/24
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What I’ve learnt about LGBTQIA+ History Month 

29 February, 2024Diversity & InclusionDiversity and Inclusion, LGBT+ History Month, LGBTQ+UoR Student Life

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…

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13Feb/24
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Historical LGBTQIA+ figures

13 February, 2024Diversity & InclusionDiversity and Inclusion, LGBT+ History Month, LGBTQ+UoR Student Life

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…

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07Feb/24
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Pronouns: Why do they Matter? – Gabe James

7 February, 2024Diversity & Inclusion, Student blogsLGBT+, StudentUoR Student Life

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…

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