LGBT+ History month exists to raise awareness of the LGBT+ community’s history and promote equality. It takes place from the 1st to the 28th of February each year.

The theme for LGBT+ History Month 2023 is ‘Behind the Lens’ – the aim of this theme is to celebrate LGBT+ people’s hard work and contributions made to the production of film and cinema from ‘behind the lens’:

“At a time when LGBT+ lives are in the media we also encourage you to look ‘Behind the Lens’ and listen to LGBT+ peoples’ lived experiences”

Lancaster University, in partnership with the LGBTQ+ Forum and Lancaster University LGBT+ Staff Network have coordinated a series of activities and resources to recognise and celebrate LGBT+ History Month, including:

· LGBT+ History Month guide

· LGBT+ History Month online resource list that includes fiction and non-fiction works that celebrate the breadth and depth of LGBT+ History Month

· ‘Behind the Lens’ display – Library Stairwell (A Floor) 7th – 28th February

· LGBT+ History Month book display curated in partnership with the LGBTQ+ Forum – Library A Floor 7th – 28th February

· LGBT+ History Month film screening – Thursday 9th February at 6pm. Place your vote from the shortlist selected in partnership with the LGBTQ+ Forum and LGBT+ Staff Network from 1st February on Lancaster University Library Instagram