The School of Education at the University of Strathclyde is delighted to present our 2018 LGBT History Month Lecture Series. Our varied programme is designed to inform, educate, challenge and entertain on a diverse range of topics relating to LGBT history and thought, giving personal, political, theoretical and creative perspectives on the experiences of being LGBT, remembering history, and celebrating achievements.

The lectures are open to all.

Wine and refreshments will be available from 5.30 in the foyer.

Programme:

5.2.18

Dr Karsten Kenklies

Senior Lecturer, Strathclyde School of Education

'Dark Lights and Old Laddies, or: What is Queer Theory all about?'

12.2.18

Jo Clifford

Writer, performer, poet and teacher

'Theatre as Trans Activism'

with

Dr Matson Lawrence

Research Associate with the TransEdu Scotland research project, investigating the experiences of, and current provision for, trans people in Further and Higher Education across Scotland

'Trans Equality in Further and Higher Education'

19.2.18

Dr Brandi Lee Lough Dennell

Policy & Research Manager LGBT Youth Scotland

Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People Report 2018

26.2.18 **************POSTPONED**************************

Patrick Harvey MSP

co-convener of the Scottish Green Party and Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Glasgow region

with

Dr Mark Shephard

Senior Lecturer in politics at the School of Government and Public Policy, University of Strathclyde

'I Made it Through the Wilderness: My Life vs Policy & Climate on LGBTI Rights'