LGBT+ History Month is celebrated in the UK in February. It was first celebrated in 2005. Each year, LGBT+ History Month has a different theme, with Schools OUT, the founders of LGBT+ History Month UK, providing free resources for education, business, services and organisations.

 Photo of University of Glasgow lit up in rainbow colours

This year, LGBT+ History Month celebrates LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to cinema and film. Directors, cinematographers, screen writers, producers, animators, costume designers, special effects, make up artists, lighting directors, musicians, choreographers and beyond #BehindTheLens.

Find out more, download a social media banner, or find an event here:

To join the SHW LGBTQ+ working group or find out more information, contact Caroline (Caroline.Haig@glasgow.ac.uk) or Avril (Avril.Johnstone@glasgow.ac.uk), the group’s co-chairs


First published: 16 February 2023