LGBTQIA+ History Month 2026

This is a round-up of events organised around the University in the context of LGBTQIA+ History Month 2026. If you have any suggestions please email admin@oxcin.ox.ac.uk. 

Psychiatry Research Talks + Lunch

11 February, 13:00–13:45 (Lunch from 12:45)

Common Room & online via Zoom

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/98863354129?pwd=SqgbVCXREY0OrNSJwsQU9qnGbZyCk5.1

OxWell Gender Evolution — Dr Emma Soneson

DELPHI – Fair use of mental health data & AI for LGBTQ+ communities — Dr Andrey Kormilitzin

Documentary screening: Every Body 

11 February, 16.00 - 17.30

FMRIB Common Room  

The Inclusive Culture Ambassadors would like to invite you to a screening of the movie ‘Every Body’ on February 11th at FMRIB. This award-winning documentary focuses on three intersex individuals who overcame shame, secrecy, and unauthorised surgery throughout their childhoods to enjoy successful adulthoods. This documentary discusses intersex variations and includes references to genital surgeries, medical procedures, and other sensitive topics. Some viewers may find this material distressing. Viewer discretion is advised. Everyone is welcome to join and popcorn will be provided!

What About Queer? — Panel Discussion

18 February, 16:00–18:30

Oxford Martin School Lecture Theatre

Register: https://www.lgbtq-history-month.org.uk/events/what-about-queer

Join us for a panel discussion which will focus on the evolving meanings of the word “queer”, including its historical usage, political reclamation, and contemporary significance within academic and social contexts. We are pleased to have Dr Mori Reithmayr (they/them) and Dr Tamsin Blaxter (she/her) joining us for the panel. Come to join the discussion, stay for free drinks! 

Worcester College Provost's Role Models

19 February, 17:30-19:00

Sultan Nazrin Shah Centre, Worcester College

Register: https://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/news-events/events/peter-tatchell-in-conversation  

Join Worcester College Provost David Isaac CBE, a former Chair of Stonewall and of the Equality & Human Rights Commission, as he interviews Peter Tatchell, a leading campaigner for human rights, democracy, LGBT+ freedom and global justice. 

Events at Brookes University

See here for a list of events organised at Brookes

Events at DPIR

See here for a list of events at the Department of Politics & International Relations