Here is a list of online talks and seminars happening in February! For more information and how to access each event, click the links
“Non-binary Spanish Today”, with Ártemis López
Ártemis López is a PhD Candidate in Linguistics at the Universidade de Vigo, where they research non-binary Spanish. This event is organised as part of LGBT+ History Month at Wolfson College
February 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/non-binary-spanish-today-with-artemis-lopez/
Being queer and Muslim: rejecting Islamophobia and homonationalism
A conversation between Zainabb Hull and Morwan Osman on being queer and Muslim.
February 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/being-queer-and-muslim-rejecting-islamophobia-and-homonationalism/
Section 28 and its Legacy
Bethan Rees and David Lynch share their experiences of working as LGBTQ+ teachers under Section 28.
February 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/section-28-and-its-legacy/
Queer(y)ing the Past
A series of short talks, co-organised by the University of Cambridge Archaeological Field Club, will explore the topics of sexuality and gender in the past.
February 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/queerying-the-past/
“It’s a Sin” – A review and discussion of the programme and the impact of AIDs in the 1980s
A panel and audience discussion with guest Lord Chris Smith former MP and cabinet Minister.
February 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/its-a-sin-a-review-and-discussion-of-the-programme-and-the-impact-of-aids-in-the-1980s/
Intersectionality as Means to Social Justice
riham sheble talks about intersectionality as a crucial approach to try to achieve social justice and equity specifically for LGBTQIA+ communities.
February 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/intersectionality-as-means-to-social-justice/
Anne Damer’s Place in Queer History
Strawberry Hill House hosts a series of online talks which explore the House, its occupants and our cultural understanding of LGBTQ+ history during the long 18th century.
February 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/anne-damers-place-in-queer-history/
Sexual Health, Activism and the Arrival of HIV/AIDS: the Story Behind It’s a Sin
University of Cambridge LGBT+ History Month lecture; Our guest speakers are Dr Richard McKay and PhD student George Severs.
February 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/sexual-health-activism-and-the-arrival-of-hiv-aids-the-story-behind-its-a-sin/
Queer Cultures: Kadji Amin, ‘Taxonomically Queer?’
Hosted by the University of Cambridge’s Queer Cultures.
February 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/queer-cultures-kadji-amin-taxonomically-queer/
Past events
A History of UK’s LGBTQ+ Rights with Morgan Page
Morgan Page, a writer, performance + video artist, and activist, takes us through the histories of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK.
February 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/a-history-of-uks-lgbtq-rights-with-morgan-page/
Facilitating inclusion: Non-binary experiences of sport and physical activity
Lauren Whitehouse talks about her research into non-binary experiences of sport and physical activity.
February 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/facilitating-inclusion-non-binary-experiences-of-sport-and-physical-activity/
Experience of being a LGBT advisor to the Government Equalities Office
Professor Catherine Meads talks about her experience as a Government Advisor on the UK Government Equalities Office LGBT Advisory Panel.
February 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/experience-of-being-a-lgbt-advisor-to-the-government-equalities-office/
Queer Cultures: Cameron Awkward-Rich, ‘Refuse: on Dissociative Trans Masculinities’
Hosted by the University of Cambridge’s Queer Cultures.
February 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm https://encompassnetwork.org.uk/event/queer-cultures-cameron-awkward-rich-refuse-on-dissociative-trans-masculinities/