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Edinburgh University's Staff Pride Network is an inclusive network that serves as a resource for the

Edinburgh University's Staff Pride Network is an inclusive network that serves as a resource for the rich diversity of LGBT+ identified employees across the institution and includes PhD students who prefer to attend staff events. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for all people who self identify as part of LGBT+ communities, whether or not they are 'out' in the wi

der world, and to make LGBT+ issues more visible within the University environment. Different organisations use different acronyms to refer to specific groups, and terminology is always evolving. We include within LGBT+ those who identify as le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, gender fluid, intersex, nonbinary, asexual, pansexual and polyamorous. We will include all those individuals and communities whose sexuality or gender identity is a matter of shared personal, political and/or social experience, as well as those who are LGBT+ allies. Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UoEStaffPride
Info: http://www.ed.ac.uk/equality-diversity/governance-committees/staff-pride-network
This is the SPN public page for events, news and open discussions and support. For member discussions and support join the SPN community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UoEStaffPride/

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, the Canadian spokeswoman for Organisation Intersex International at the time.

This follows Intersex Awareness Day which falls on the 26th of October, with some countries marking the time between the two events as the "14 days of Intersex"

07/11/2025

The first Friday of the month has sneaked up on us again! 📅
🌈 Staff Pride Network Evening Social - TONIGHT! 🌈
Join us tomorrow evening at The Auld Hoose for our monthly social - a chance to unwind with LGBT+ colleagues and allies from the University of Edinburgh, Napier University, and Queen Margaret University.
Details:
📍 The Auld Hoose, 23-25 Saint Leonard's Street, Edinburgh EH8 9QN
🕐 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM BST
📍 Find us in the seating area to the left of the bar
Drop in anytime and stay for as long as you like! Whether you're a regular or thinking of joining us for the first time, you'll find a warm welcome waiting.
See you there! 🏳️‍🌈

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

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, Ace Week sought to raise awareness of Asexuality. With the help of AVEN (Asexuality Visibility and Education Network) this week has grown through advocacy and events into a worldwide event.

08/10/2025

The 8th October marks International Le***an Day.

Celebrated in New Zealand since 1980 and Australia since 1990, it is now an International day designed to highlight the issues faced by le***ans and to recognise and celebrate their achievements and experiences.

International Le***an Day was first observed in New Zealand on 8th March 1980, with the very first Le***an Day March taking place at Wellington's Central Park on International Women's Day.

The first international Le***an Day event in Australia was held at the Collingwood Town Hall in Melbourne on 13th October, 1990. Since then, the le***an community in Melbourne has celebrated this day either on or around 8th October .

23/09/2025

The 23rd September marks Bisexual Visibility day.

First officially observed in 1999 at the International Le***an and Gay Association Conference in Johannesburg, the day aimed to promote awareness of bisexuality at a time where couples were often labelled as gay or straight, with little awareness of bisexuality.

The month of September was chosen to commemorate Freddie Mercury, who was famously bisexual and born in September. The date of the 23rd selected as being the birth date of Gigi Wilbur, one of the three activists that championed this initial celebration of the day.

15/09/2025

A reminder that we have our Kings Buildings Coffee and Cake social this week.

We also have upcoming KB socials on the 15th October, 19th November and 17th December.

Please come and long and say hi.

04/09/2025

The first Friday of the month has sneaked up on us again! 📅

🌈 Staff Pride Network Evening Social - TOMORROW! 🌈

Join us tomorrow evening at The Auld Hoose for our monthly social - a chance to unwind with LGBT+ colleagues and allies from the University of Edinburgh, Napier University, and Queen Margaret University.

Details:
📍 The Auld Hoose, 23-25 Saint Leonard's Street, Edinburgh EH8 9QN
🕐 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM BST
📍 Find us in the seating area to the left of the bar

Drop in anytime and stay for as long as you like! Whether you're a regular or thinking of joining us for the first time, you'll find a warm welcome waiting.

See you there! 🏳️‍🌈

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

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Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for all people who self identify as part of LGBT+ communities, whether or not they are 'out' in the wider world, and to make LGBT+ issues more visible within the University environment.

Different organisations use different acronyms to refer to specific groups, and terminology is always evolving. We include within LGBT+ those who identify as le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, gender fluid, intersex, nonbinary, asexual, pansexual and polyamorous. We will include all those individuals and communities whose sexuality or gender identity is a matter of shared personal, political and/or social experience, as well as those who are LGBT+ allies.

Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/UoEStaffPride Info: http://www.ed.ac.uk/equality-diversity/governance-committees/staff-pride-network