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The LGBTQ+ network for staff and PhD students at Aston University. DM with staff email to be added to our mailing list.

Birmingham, England
Joined June 2018
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You could help people to understand what detention is like for LGBTQI+ people and improve the treatment of LGBTQ+ people going through the asylum/immigration system in the future. For information , email Laura on [email protected] or text or call Laura on 07857 089549.
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
It's Omnisexual Visibility Day! Omnisexual refers to someone who is romantically, emotionally, or sexually attracted to persons of all genders and orientations. However you identify your Omnisexuality, we cherish you!
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
BIRMINGHAM’S ACCESSIBLE SOBER QUEER DANCE PARTY IS BACK! Join us for the next MOBILISE on Sat 16 July | 8pm - Midnight ⚡️FREE EVENT ⚡️step free ⚡️BSL interpreter ⚡️TRAVEL FUND available for transport costs @birminghamcg22 More info & tickets here: fattprojects.org/mobilise
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Non-binary participtants needed! As part of an MMU MSc Dissertation project we are looking to speak to individuals who identify outside of the gender binary, to explore your experiences of 'coming out' in your community. Please reach out for more info #participants #nonbinary
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Our thoughts this morning are with our friends at @OsloPride, victims, families, friends and the people of Oslo. Love is stronger than hate, you will rise again. 🇳🇴 ♥️💜
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
This #SchoolDiversityWeek, our new independent research has found that eight in 10 (82%) parents support their children learning about LGBT+ families. One in 10, however, say they would ‘never’ talk about what LGBT+ means with their child 🧵 metro.co.uk/2022/06/23/one-i…
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
R is for Rainbow! 🌈 Rainbow flags have been waving in honor of the LGBTQIA+ community since 1978. These symbols continue to evolve and take new forms, like the 2018 Progress Pride Flag by Daniel Quasar. Together, let's learn what each of these colors represent! #PrideMonth
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
ANNOUNCING MOBILISE: BIrmingham's Accessible Sober Queer Dance Party! SAT 25 JUNE | 8PM-MIDNIGHT. a raucous, joyful, and accessible sober dance party and silent disco for the LGBTQ+ community. FREE - BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW, let's get our dance on! fattprojects.org/mobilise
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
Today is World Refugee Day. Across the world #LGBTQ people are fleeing unsafe environments - make them welcome here. 🧡 #WorldRefugeeDay
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We've got 30 free tickets to give away for #PrideInEducation5, and we want to give #ECTs and trainee teachers the chance to network learn from other educators during the conference. To win, all you need to do is: - Retweet this post - Tag a friend in the replies #EduTwitter
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
Participants needed for a UK study into the challenges of identity and belonging faced by UK LGBTQ+ Muslims #UK #lgbt #lgbtq #Muslims #research #survey #Exeter #University #academics forms.office.com/r/ykacPwcu7…
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LGBTQ+ people have often constructed their own 'chosen families', and draw strength, fun and support from them. To Izzy, being around family means feeling safe to explore identity and what it means to be non-binary. Picture by @a8lia from the Chosen Family display. #freedomMW
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
My Chosen Family Project #TQArchive invites LGBTQIA+ people living in Birmingham to sit for a free group portrait, in a setting of your choice, as part of a project exploring and celebrating modern, diverse chosen families. @birminghamcg22
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
THIS SUNDAY! Come get your first taste of mobilise, as we take over the public stage of @BhamDanceFest. It’s a free queer silent disco dance party, outdoors Centenary Square, Sun 19th, 2-4pm. No booking - just turn up and turn it out! Hosted by @GinnyLemon69 off the telly!
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
Hybrid LGBTQ+ celebration event organised by Sustainable Hydrogen CDT students. Open to all PhD students (and researchers) from LGBTQ+ community and allies. eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-res…
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
How does white privilege operate in LGBTQ+ communities? 'People who are marginalised in one aspect of who they are – i.e being gay - are still able to perpetuate discrimination against another minority group' @alexand_erleon metro.co.uk/2022/06/09/what-…
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
BIRMINGHAM. There is a FREE PALAVER Party for kids aged 3-8 at @mac_birmingham this Saturday. It’s part of @befestival, who have transformed the theatre into a beautiful garden! Get the little ones and come have a party with us from 12-1. No booking. OMG WE’RE EXCITED!
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Today marks 41 years since the first cases of HIV were reported- an important day to remember all those who have not made it. Here are 5 facts about HIV to help dismantle the harmful stigma & misinformation that has surrounded HIV for decades:
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Aston LGBTQ+ Staff Network retweeted
Happy #pridemonth2022 to you all! Be proud of who you are, proud of who you love, proud of your contribution. #pride ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤍🤎
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