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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Join us for Pride tomorrow! Meet us at Levels Cafe - wear your SPN t-shirts, bring glitter, face paints and flags! Or find our banner at the Scottish Parliament before we set off on the march. Looking forward to seeing you all there! #Pride2026 #HappyPride #PrideIsAProtest #EdinburghPride 🤩☀️🌈

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Tickets still available for our Short Film Screening tonight! Join us from 5pm for some pizza and chat followed by a few short films. In collaboration with Inclusive Engineering. #PrideMonth #2DaysTilPride #ShortFilms #KingsBuildings www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-kings-...

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The King's Buildings Pride Short Film Screening

Join us on 18th June for a screening of LGBTQ+ short films at the Nucleus!

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our monthly in-person social is TONIGHT! We have a change of venue (The Auld Hoose is sadly no more) - Union Social @ Teviot. Meet us there from 5.30pm onwards, look out for the rainbow flag! 🏳️‍🌈

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Please share this attached poster with any students or staff - the Staff Pride Network has teamed up with the local LGBTQI+ academic network Queer.ed and UCU Edinburgh to launch a Trans-inclusion poster campaign, deadline for submissions 20 February.

poster competition 2026 - Trans inclusion

Posters will be printed & shared with staff, departments & offices across UoE
TRANS
INCLUSION
POSTER
* COMPETITION
3 winners to be chosen!
DESIGN A POSTER
that communicates trans & non-binary inclusivity, appreciation & safety at UoE
Submit designs to
StaffPrideNetwork@ed.ac.uk
or scan the QR code
by 20 February 2026
SCAN HERE!
each winner will receive £20 for Lighthouse Books

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

1st December marks World Aids Day. Originating in 1988, World AIDS Day originated to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma, share information and to remember the lives lost. For more information visit: worldaidsday.org

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

8th November marks Intersex Day of Remembrance. The event began in 2005 as "Intersex Solidarity Day" following an invitation issued by Joëlle-Circé Laramée. This follows Intersex Awareness Day (26th October) with some countries marking the time between the two events as the "14 days of Intersex"

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Evening Social tonight from 5:30pm till late; join us when you can at The Auld House (look for our logo on the wall above our table)

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

October 19th marks the beginning of Ace week. First established in as Asexual Awareness Week back in 2010 by Sara Beth Brooks. With the help of AVEN (Asexuality Visibility and Education Network) this event has grown into Ace Week seeking to raise awareness of Asexuality and the Ace experience.

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The 8th October marks International Lesbian Day. Celebrated in New Zealand since 1980 and Australia since 1990, it is now an International day designed to highlight the issues faced by lesbians and to recognise and celebrate their achievements and experiences.

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

The 23rd September marks Bisexual Visibility day. First officially observed in 1999 at the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference in Johannesburg, the day aimed to promote awareness of bisexuality.

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The first Friday of the month has sneaked up on us again! 📅 Staff Pride Network Evening Social is TODAY at The Auld Hoose, 5:30PM onwards. Drop in anytime - all LGBT+ staff & allies welcome! We'll be in the seating area left of the bar 🌈

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

There’s never been a more important time to tell your MP and the UK Minister for Equalities why it’s essential that trans people still be included in everyday services. Use this tool from @scottishtrans.bsky.social and get in touch in 2 minutes: www.scottishtrans.org/emailfortran...

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Today (July 14th) is International Non-Binary People's Day! Started by Katje Van Loon in 2012, the date falls halfway between International Women's Day and Men's Day. It raises awareness of non-binary identities and kicks off Non-Binary Awareness Week.

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Keep an eye on the ever-expanding list of events happening for Pride Month, with events starting from tonight!! blogs.ed.ac.uk/staffpridene...

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🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month Events 2025 🏳️‍🌈 – Staff Pride Network

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Join us this Friday (May 2) for the Staff Pride Network Evening Social at The Auld Hoose, 5:30PM! After a stressful month, let's come together to relax and support each other. All LGBT+ staff & allies welcome! Details: eventbrite.co.uk/e/259606699627 🌈

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Staff Pride Network Evening Social

A monthly in-person evening social event for Staff Pride Network members and allies.

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Lesbian Visibility Week was founded in 2020 by Linda Riley, publisher of DIVA, the world's leading magazine for LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people, though earlier observations of Lesbian Visibility Week were held in West Hollywood in the early nineties. www.lesbianvisibilityweek.com

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

March 31st is International Trans Day of Visibility, created by Rachel Crandell in 2009 to counter negative media coverage and celebrate trans lives while recognizing not all can/want to be visible. Scotland's first Trans Pride March happened in Edinburgh (2018). More: 2024.transpride.scot

International Transgender Day of Visibility March 31st

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Open Education at The University of Edinburgh @openededinburgh.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

'Legal for 40 years: A snapshot from someone who was there' held by @uoestaffpride.bsky.social in '21 speaks with Terry Munyard on his involvement in the Campaign for Homosexual Equality in the 1970s & co-founding GLAD (Gay Legal Advice). #LGBTHistoryMonth #LGBTHistory open.ed.ac.uk/legal-for-40...

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Legal for 40 Years: A snapshot from someone who was there

An open licensed video of the event 'Legal for 40 years: A snapshot from someone who was there'. Held by the University of Edinburgh's Staff Pride Network in 2021 on the anniversary of when the

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

For full details on all our events for LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 see blogs.ed.ac.uk/staffpridene...

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LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 – Staff Pride Network

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

🧶 Happening TODAY BioQuarter: Crochet & Craftivism! 🎨 We've got two fantastic activities planned: Learn the art of crochet - all skill levels welcome! Get creative with LGBT+ activism-themed painting 📍 Usher Engage (ground floor, Usher Building) ⏰ 12-2pm 📅 Today Open to all staff and students!

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Last evening social of the year tomorrow from 5:30pm at the Auld Hoose.

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

All our regular upcoming in person socials: www.eventbrite.com/cc/socials-4...

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Socials

Our upcoming Social events

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Trans Femme Futures - Edinburgh's Radical Book Fair Lighthouse Bookshop www.youtube.com/live/7tmrhIc...

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GlitterBeam Radio @glitterbeamuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Today is #TDoR We honour the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Still time to get tickets for tonight's event!

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Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop @lighthousebks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Where do you stand? This Radical Book Fair, join us in honouring the struggles that came before, their place in the present & how they shape our visions for the future. Our speakers shared radical histories that have inspired them to continue their work, browse that radical library below!

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Staff Pride Network Kings Buildings Coffee & Cake Upcoming: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 13:00 GMT Monthly recurring event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/6177934468...

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Staff Pride Network Kings Buildings Coffee & Cake

Regular monthly lunchtime coffee meetup at the Kings Buildings campus.

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Staff Pride Network @uoestaffpride.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Staff Pride Network Holyrood Coffee & Cake Upcoming: Tuesday, 19 November 2024 at 13:00 GMT Monthly recurring event www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/9081309330...

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Staff Pride Network Holyrood Coffee & Cake

Regular monthly lunchtime coffee meetup at Holyrood campus.

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

RJ Hunter (they/she) is an award-winning performance poet and writer based in Glasgow, known for work ranging from razor-sharp to delightfully silly. In 2023 she was crowned our inaugural Loud Poets Grand Slam Champion! youtu.be/ZSBbYDET9vk

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RJ Hunter - An Intro, Baby || Spoken Word Poetry ||

YouTube video by I Am Loud Productions

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Tom Bird (they/them) is a Dundee-based writer and poet, and performer in poetry-music duo 2 Stoned Birds. Tom was shortlisted in the Scottish Book Trust’s New Writers Award 2024 and their debut pamphlet ‘Creature That Breathes’ will be released in 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyAm...

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Tom Bird - As Fast As I Could || Spoken Word Poetry ||

YouTube video by I Am Loud Productions

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I Am Loud CIC @iamloudpro.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

This Tuesday, don't miss Loud Poets Presents: An Evening of Queer and Trans Poetry! Featuring performances from Tom Bird & RJ Hunter, an open mic, and drinks and refreshments. 6-8pm, Tues 19/11 at the University of Edinburgh. Tickets (just £5/3): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-poets...

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