Staff Pride Network

poster competition 2026 - Trans inclusion Posters will be printed & shared with staff, departments & offices across UoE TRANS INCLUSION POSTER * COMPETITION 3 winners to be chosen! DESIGN A POSTER that communicates trans & non-binary inclusivity, appreciation & safety at UoE Submit designs to StaffPrideNetwork@ed.ac.uk or scan the QR code by 20 February 2026 SCAN HERE! each winner will receive £20 for Lighthouse Books

Please share this attached poster with any students or staff - the Staff Pride Network has teamed up with the local LGBTQI+ academic network Queer.ed and UCU Edinburgh to launch a Trans-inclusion poster campaign, deadline for submissions 20 February.

1st December marks World Aids Day.

Originating in 1988, World AIDS Day originated to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma, share information and to remember the lives lost.

For more information visit: worldaidsday.org

8th November marks Intersex Day of Remembrance.

The event began in 2005 as "Intersex Solidarity Day" following an invitation issued by Joëlle-Circé Laramée.

This follows Intersex Awareness Day (26th October) with some countries marking the time between the two events as the "14 days of Intersex"

Evening Social tonight from 5:30pm till late; join us when you can at The Auld House (look for our logo on the wall above our table)

October 19th marks the beginning of Ace week.

First established in as Asexual Awareness Week back in 2010 by Sara Beth Brooks.

With the help of AVEN (Asexuality Visibility and Education Network) this event has grown into Ace Week seeking to raise awareness of Asexuality and the Ace experience.

The 8th October marks International Lesbian Day.

Celebrated in New Zealand since 1980 and Australia since 1990, it is now an International day designed to highlight the issues faced by lesbians and to recognise and celebrate their achievements and experiences.

The 23rd September marks Bisexual Visibility day.
First officially observed in 1999 at the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference in Johannesburg, the day aimed to promote awareness of bisexuality.

The first Friday of the month has sneaked up on us again! 📅 Staff Pride Network Evening Social is TODAY at The Auld Hoose, 5:30PM onwards. Drop in anytime - all LGBT+ staff & allies welcome! We'll be in the seating area left of the bar 🌈

Tell your MP and the Minister for Equalities that trans people need access to services too! Email in 2 minutes here: Scottishtrans.org/emailfortransinclusion” above illustrations of protest placards which read “Inclusion not exclusion” and “No segregation! Trans liberation!” with the Scottish Trans logo in the corner

There’s never been a more important time to tell your MP and the UK Minister for Equalities why it’s essential that trans people still be included in everyday services.
Use this tool from @scottishtrans.bsky.social and get in touch in 2 minutes: www.scottishtrans.org/emailfortran...

Today (July 14th) is International Non-Binary People's Day! Started by Katje Van Loon in 2012, the date falls halfway between International Women's Day and Men's Day. It raises awareness of non-binary identities and kicks off Non-Binary Awareness Week.

Music and Words from the Trans Imaginary: An Evening with CN Lester YouTube video by Lighthouse Bookshop

www.youtube.com/live/bVP6JS1...

Keep an eye on the ever-expanding list of events happening for Pride Month, with events starting from tonight!!

blogs.ed.ac.uk/staffpridene...

Staff Pride Network Evening Social A monthly in-person evening social event for Staff Pride Network members and allies.

Join us this Friday (May 2) for the Staff Pride Network Evening Social at The Auld Hoose, 5:30PM! After a stressful month, let's come together to relax and support each other. All LGBT+ staff & allies welcome! Details: eventbrite.co.uk/e/259606699627 🌈

Lesbian Pride Flag

Lesbian Visibility Week was founded in 2020 by Linda Riley, publisher of DIVA, the world's leading magazine for LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people, though earlier observations of Lesbian Visibility Week were held in West Hollywood in the early nineties.
www.lesbianvisibilityweek.com

International Transgender Day of Visibility March 31st

March 31st is International Trans Day of Visibility, created by Rachel Crandell in 2009 to counter negative media coverage and celebrate trans lives while recognizing not all can/want to be visible. Scotland's first Trans Pride March happened in Edinburgh (2018). More: 2024.transpride.scot

Creating equity in healthcare for LGBT+ people During LGBT+ History Month, Edinburgh University LGBT+ Medics, Edinburgh BioQuarter LGBT+ Staff Committee and the University of Edinburgh Staff Pride Network are delighted to collaborate to bring you ...

During LGBT+ History Month 2021, Edinburgh University LGBT+ Medics, Edinburgh BioQuarter LGBT+ Staff Committee and @uoestaffpride.bsky.social hosted a discussion on creating equity in healthcare.
#LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTHistory
media.ed.ac.uk/media/Creati...

Legal for 40 Years: A snapshot from someone who was there An open licensed video of the event 'Legal for 40 years: A snapshot from someone who was there'. Held by the University of Edinburgh's Staff Pride Network in 2021 on the anniversary of when the

'Legal for 40 years: A snapshot from someone who was there' held by @uoestaffpride.bsky.social in '21 speaks with Terry Munyard on his involvement in the Campaign for Homosexual Equality in the 1970s & co-founding GLAD (Gay Legal Advice).
#LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTHistory
open.ed.ac.uk/legal-for-40...

For full details on all our events for LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 see blogs.ed.ac.uk/staffpridene...

🧶 Happening TODAY BioQuarter: Crochet & Craftivism! 🎨
We've got two fantastic activities planned:
Learn the art of crochet - all skill levels welcome!
Get creative with LGBT+ activism-themed painting
📍 Usher Engage (ground floor, Usher Building)
⏰ 12-2pm
📅 Today
Open to all staff and students!

Last evening social of the year tomorrow from 5:30pm at the Auld Hoose.

Socials Our upcoming Social events

All our regular upcoming in person socials: www.eventbrite.com/cc/socials-4...

Trans Femme Futures - Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair
Lighthouse Bookshop
www.youtube.com/live/7tmrhIc...

Today is #TDoR
We honour the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

Still time to get tickets for tonight's event!

Where do you stand? This Radical Book Fair, join us in honouring the struggles that came before, their place in the present & how they shape our visions for the future.

Our speakers shared radical histories that have inspired them to continue their work, browse that radical library below!

Staff Pride Network Kings Buildings Coffee & Cake Regular monthly lunchtime coffee meetup at the Kings Buildings campus.

Staff Pride Network Kings Buildings Coffee & Cake
Upcoming: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 13:00 GMT
Monthly recurring event
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/6177934468...

Staff Pride Network Holyrood Coffee & Cake Regular monthly lunchtime coffee meetup at Holyrood campus.

Staff Pride Network Holyrood Coffee & Cake
Upcoming: Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 13:00 GMT
Monthly recurring event
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/9081309330...

RJ Hunter - An Intro, Baby || Spoken Word Poetry || YouTube video by I Am Loud Productions

RJ Hunter (they/she) is an award-winning performance poet and writer based in Glasgow, known for work ranging from razor-sharp to delightfully silly. In 2023 she was crowned our inaugural Loud Poets Grand Slam Champion!

youtu.be/ZSBbYDET9vk

Tom Bird - As Fast As I Could || Spoken Word Poetry || YouTube video by I Am Loud Productions

Tom Bird (they/them) is a Dundee-based writer and poet, and performer in poetry-music duo 2 Stoned Birds. Tom was shortlisted in the Scottish Book Trust’s New Writers Award 2024 and their debut pamphlet ‘Creature That Breathes’ will be released in 2025.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyAm...

This Tuesday, don't miss Loud Poets Presents: An Evening of Queer and Trans Poetry!

Featuring performances from Tom Bird & RJ Hunter, an open mic, and drinks and refreshments.

6-8pm, Tues 19/11 at the University of Edinburgh. Tickets (just £5/3): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-poets...