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How to be an Ally to Non-Binary People

”Non-binary is a term for people whose gender doesn’t sit comfortably with ‘man’ or ‘woman’. Non-binary identities are varied,” and this means that every non-binary person is unique (Stonewall.org.uk). Being an active and supportive ally means treating everyone with respect and being open to each person’s gender, identity, and preferences.  You may feel like you […]

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How to be an ally to your LGBT+ peers

Starting university often represents a fresh start and brings with it a new-found freedom, so it’s no surprise that many people first come out as LGBTQIA+ during this time. Being open and honest about how they identity publicly for the very first time can be a huge step and they may need the support of […]

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: finding your community ?️‍?

Happy Pride month ! This June we have been celebrating our LGBTQIA+ students. This week, we’ll be chatting to members of the Students’ Union LGBTQ+ Society. The society hosts drag nights, book clubs, film nights, cocktail nights and more. I caught up with members Ben, Aaron and Matty to find out more. BEN Before Ben […]

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5 ways to celebrate Pride in Salford and Manchester?

This June is Pride Month and there are lots of ways you can celebrate in Salford and Manchester. This year is an important year for the LGBTQIA+ community – marking 50 years since the first ever Pride took place in the UK. Pride month is a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities all around the […]

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How to mark Pride Month 2021 ?

This June is Pride Month and there’s lots going on in Salford and Manchester to help you celebrate in a safe way! June has been recognised as Pride Month for the past 51 years, to coincide with the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots of 1969, which took place in New York. Manchester and Salford “pride” […]

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LGBT+ History Month: Digital Exhibition

To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology put out an open call to students and staff who identify as part of the LGBT+ community or have created work with LGBT+ themes to enter their artwork for a digital exhibition. We’ve featured a selection of the response below. Andrea Motta […]

Graphic Designer and Trans* Student Ambassador: Meet Kyle

Your journey through university will entail far more than just the challenge of getting a degree. It is a time for you to grow, discover and learn about who you are and the talents you have. From work experience to societies, you will be presented with countless opportunities to try new things. I had a […]