Poetry as a Catalyst for Social & Political Change

Published: 18 April 2023

The UK's LGBT+ Poet Laureate Trudy Howson, shares her poetry and personal experience to illuminate the major social and political activism.

The UK's LGBT+ Poet Laureate Trudy Howson, shares her poetry and personal experience to illuminate the major social and political activism that impacted on the LGBTQ community from the 70's to now.

This will be followed by a Q&A.

Trudy Howson is the UK’s inaugural L.G.B.T. Poet Laureate. In response to this appointment, she writes and performs poetry that:

  • Illuminates and explores our community’s diverse landscape.
  • Celebrates internationally recognized L.G.B.T. days.
  • Responds to events that impact on our community.
  • Champions our rights and needs.
  • Encourages acceptance and understanding of who we are.

 

All are welcome to attend

Thursday, 11 May 2023

13:00 - 14:00 BST

St Andrews Building, University of Glasgow,

School of Education; 11 Eldon Street; Room 432; Glasgow, G3 6NH

 

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First published: 18 April 2023