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March is Women's History Month – an annual month long observance which celebrates the visibility, lives, experiences and achievements of women throughout history./p>

At BCUSU we’re proud of our diverse community which supports students of any sexual orientation or gender identity, you can use this page to find out how to get involved with the LGBT+ community at BCU and in Birmingham!

"This year’s theme is Medicine: Under the Scope, which explores the history of healthcare individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and the advancements in healthcare technology that has helped reproductive healthcare, and care of diseases like HIV and AIDs.

"BCUSU is continuing to advocate for LGBTQ+ students by working closely with the LGBTQ+ Society, to work on some of their campaigns, fighting for trans rights, educating students, and participating in Birmingham Pride.

"This year, BCUSU is happy to host our second LGBTQ+ Fair (on Tuesday 13th February), where we will invite organisations to speak about their work in for the LGBTQ+ community, from across Birmingham and the West Midlands. You’ll also have the chance to speak with BCU services to find out what is support available for you at uni."

Pravjoth Gill, BCUSU Vice President Equity & Inclusion 2023/24

Awareness Month Events

BCUSU Women's History Month. March 2024 Women's History Month
4th March midnight - 31st March midnight
Various Locations
Check out events in on campus and in Birmingham during March
BCUSU Women's History Month. March 2024 Women in tech launch
6th March 10am - 2pm
MP437, Millennium Point
Join the Q&A with women in the tech industry
Careers+: Women in Business
7th March 11am - 3pm
Curzon Atrium
Careers+ is hosting a women in business event on campus! Meet employers such as KPMG, The Civil Service and many more Register via the link: https://careers.bcu.ac.uk/leap/event.html?id=10766&service=Careers%20Service
BCUSU Women's History Month. March 2024 Women in business
7th March 11am - 3pm
Curzon Atrium, City Centre Campus
Join Careers+ and speak to companies about how they support women into the workplace
Symphony Hall, Birmingham Celebrating Women in architecture
7th March 6pm - 9pm
Symphony Hall, Broad Street, B1 2EA
Claim free ticket to showcase of female talent featuring an exhibition and inspirational speakers.
Enhancing your confidence with your career
8th March 11am - noon
MS TEAMS
Part of Careers+ international womens days workshops. A workshop that will be firstly talking about enhancing personal confidence then applying it to a career perspective.
Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire International Women's Day Celebration
8th March 7pm - 9pm
The Bradshaw Hall, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Book now! Join RBC musicians in celebrating International Women's Day with a concert of music by RBC composers
International Womens Day ~ Barbie Themed
13th March 4pm - 6pm
TBD
Hey Barbie! Join us for a screening of Barbie, snacks and make sure to wear pink!!
Reclaim the Night march Reclaim the Night banner making
18th March 10am - 4pm
BCUSU Reception, Curzon Building (first floor)
Create your own banner ahead of our Reclaim the Night walk
Women's History Month Marketplace Women's Marketplace
19th March 10am - 4pm
Curzon Atrium, City Centre Campus
Visit our Marketplace for Women-owned businesses
Reclaim the Night march Reclaim the Night march
19th March 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Meet outside Curzon Building, City Centre Campus
Join our peaceful unity walk for Women's History Month

More information

LGBTQ+ is an acronym which stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and the '+' refers to many other identities such as Asexual, Intersex and Questioning. You can find a full list of what the useful terms on the Stonewall website.

  • Birmingham LGBT Centre - Birmingham LGBT Centre is a hub for Birmingham's LGBT+ community. The organisation was set up in 2002 to reinvigorate the community in the city

  • Birmingham LGBT support services - access wellbeing and counselling through Birmingham LGBT, they also offer support to prevent isolation, hate-crime and violence in the community 

  • Birmingham LGBT sexual health services - access a professional and sensitive service for LGBTQ+ people, such as HIV prevention, STI testing, free contraception and more...

  • Stonewall - a national charity that stands up for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people

  • Umbrella - a free, accessible and confidential sexual health services in Birmingham and Solihull, including all types of contraception, and STI testing and treatment

  • LGBT+ History Month - for more information about this month's theme and other resources

Women's History Month Spotify Playlist

Your VP Equity & Inlusion, with the help of society members, has created a playlist which some of the world's favourite Women artists and some artists you ought to know!

Listen now!
The Equity & Inclusion officer, Pravjoth Gill

Useful societies