LGBTQ+ History Month at UofG
Published: 28 January 2026
Find out how you can get involved in LGBTQ+ History Month across UofG. From student-led events, to Rainbow Office Hours, art exhibitions, and more.
February’s LGBT+ History Month is an annual celebration and remembrance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history in the United Kingdom. To mark the start of the month, the South Front of the University’s Gilbert Scott building will be illuminated in rainbow colours and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) will host the raising of the Progressive Rainbow Flag which will then fly on the North flagpole throughout the month.
The theme for the 2026 LGBTQ+ History Month is Science and Innovation and is focused on celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ+ people in the STEM fields, addressing global challenges, and highlighting historical harm.
“By actively supporting our LGBT+ community, we not only uphold the university's values of inclusivity and respect but also create a more vibrant, diverse, and enriching academic environment for all,”
Professor Moira Fischbacher-Smith, LGBT+ Equality Champion and Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching)
A diverse range of events will be taking place across the month of February providing opportunities for engagement and education.
- The SRC Progressive flag raising event will take place at 12.00, 2nd of February at the North Flagpole. Details of further SRC organised events can be found on their social media platforms and webpages.
- The LGBTQ+ Staff Network will be hosting an informal Staff Network meetup on 25 February in the Western Cafe in the ARC at 3pm. Details to follow.
- GULGBTQ+ Students Association are creating an ezine to celebrate 50 years of their association, and sharing dates for their upcoming annual Queerfest.
- The Global Majority Network speaker for 2026 is Professor Dennis Francis who will be speaking on LGBT+ Youth, Violence and Political Activism (23rd February 2026). LGBT+ Youth, Violence & Political Activism
- GLINTS colleagues are curating an exhibition of archival queer histories’ Queer Histories in the Archives – Student Perspectives at UofG, (24th February, 1.30-3.30pm, Room 233, ARC.
- Dr Kevin Guyan will be discussing his latest publication Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion and research (25th February, 10am-12.30pm, Studio 2, ARC). Dr Kirstie Ken English (co-director of GLINTS) will be chairing the event. Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion
- The Hidden Histories tour at The Hunterian Art Gallery in Glasgow is a specialized 30-minute, student-led, or staff-guided experience exploring LGBTQIA+ themes within the museum's collections. Launched to coincide with LGBT History Month, these tours, will run on Wednesdays and Saturdays, aim to spotlight queer identities, untold stories, and diverse narratives using art and objects.
A list of Rainbow Office Hours with times, dates and locations is available on Sway(UofG sign-in required).
For more information on upcoming events, visit the University Events pages and search ‘LGBT History Month’.
First published: 28 January 2026