International Day Against Homophobia - 17 May 2013
Rainbow Flag flying at Kedleston Road
We are pleased to be celebrating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO day) on 17 May by hosting a number of events at the University:
Wednesday 8 May 2013
Public History Conference: Liberty, Emancipation and Equality including a lecture on:
"The Riot in the Closet: Stonewall and Gay Liberation" at 12.05 pm in Room B301
Contact: Ian Whitehead, Faculty of Arts, Design and Technology, ext 1852
Wednesday 15 May 2013
LGBT Awareness Training led by Derbyshire Friend for University employees
See the Equality and Diversity training page on UDO for more details.
Friday 17 May 2013
12 noon Rainbow Flag at Reception, Kedleston Road
Philip Plowden, Pro Vice Chancellor and Equality Champion, will raise the Rainbow Flag outside Reception and say a few words.
The flag will also be flying at our Buxton campus all day
12 - 2 pm Stalls, Activites and Music in Atrium, Kedleston Road
Stalls including UoD LGBTF Society, UDSU Athletic Union, Derbyshire Friend, Derbyshire Pride, Student Wellbeing Service, LGBT (Employee) Action Group, cupcake stall
Video "Team Derby Sports Charter" and activities from the Athletic Union
Music: Musicians giving live performances throughout the lunchtime period and D1 (Student Radio) broadcasting live
2 - 4 pm Film in Heap Lecture Theatre, Ked. Road
Introduction by Graham Rowe, Lecturer/Chair of LGB Employee Network
Film in Heap Lecture Theatre (Vote for your favourite from a choice of three)
4 pm Free Refreshments in Academy
Followed by free refreshments in the Academy (Student Bar)
More information about IDAHO Day:
- IDAHO Day factsheet
- Guidance and support for our LGB employees and their managers
- There will be a number of books in the libraries supporting the day
- Event at Derby City Council at 11 am, Council House, Derby
