The LGBTQ+ Network for staff at the University
University of Bedfordshire recognises the importance of networks in creating a positive, safe and open working environment for staff and have made a commitment to setting up an LGBTQ Staff network open to any staff member, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The initial aim is to fully support LGBTQ staff to help the diverse University that we are to grow into an even better organisation that all staff are truly proud to work for and students truly proud to study at.
A place where everyone feels free to express themselves and can achieve their full potential.
Please visit LGBTQ+ network for UOB staff
Have you ever wondered why do we use the rainbow as a symbol of LGBT equality? The rainbow flag it is a sign for a new ear, of hope or of social change. The rainbow flag has been used as a symbol of gay pride and LGBT social movements since the 1970s. University of Bedfordshire will be flying the flag to let our student community know that they can relax and feel safe. That they can kiss and hold their partner's hand. That they can express who they are and how they feel.
There have been many attempts to introduce new personal pronouns that take us beyond the simple binary he/she. The last permanent success was ‘they’ in the fourteenth century! Ze, ey, thon, fae, heer, hir, have all been suggested over the last 200 years. Some have come and gone, others are still around. Repurposing existing words is usually more effective, and it seems that the flexible and adaptable ‘they’ is doing well. As always, younger people are adapting rapidly; older people will take longer.
A look at the excellent, brief and very clear Pronouns matter site will explain a lot to the uninitiated.
Straight Jacket by Matthew Todd.
Why we kneel, how we rise by Michael Holding with Ed Hawkins.
We can do better than this : 35 voices on the future of LGBTQ+ rights edited by Amelia Abraham.
Pride : the story of the LGBTQ equality movement by Matthew Todd.
Bedford Library Display
A place where everyone feels free to express themselves and can achieve their full potential.
Please visit LGBTQ+ network for UOB staff
In 2022 we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the very first Pride March in the UK which took place in 1972.
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| The modern Pride Flag |
The modern Pride Flag has integrated colours from all previous flags in order to be inclusive. Its stripes represent experiences of people of colour , as well as people who identify as transgender, gender nonconforming and/or undefined.
Pronouns
There have been many attempts to introduce new personal pronouns that take us beyond the simple binary he/she. The last permanent success was ‘they’ in the fourteenth century! Ze, ey, thon, fae, heer, hir, have all been suggested over the last 200 years. Some have come and gone, others are still around. Repurposing existing words is usually more effective, and it seems that the flexible and adaptable ‘they’ is doing well. As always, younger people are adapting rapidly; older people will take longer.
A look at the excellent, brief and very clear Pronouns matter site will explain a lot to the uninitiated.
New Books
Visit our Libraries to have a look on our LGBTQ+ displays and take home a book from our recent additions.Rainbow milk by Paul Mendez.
Straight Jacket by Matthew Todd.
Why we kneel, how we rise by Michael Holding with Ed Hawkins.
Pride : the story of the LGBTQ equality movement by Matthew Todd.
Bedford Library Display
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