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  • 'Vote For Alex' next to a rainbow flag on the right-hand side. The background is purple and green swirly lines.
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    Vote for dedication and determination, Vote for Alex

    Alex is running for LGBTQIA+ rep, find out about them, their priorities, and why you should vote for them.

    Alex Thomas
    by Alex Thomas 3 weeks ago3 weeks ago
  • A variety of flags on top of each other, including a rainbow flag and a trans rights flag (horizontal lines of blue, pink and white).
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    Three reads, watches and listens – LGBTQIA+ History Month

    Tell us what you think of these recommendations in the comments or on OU Students Connect.

    Alex Thomas
    by Alex Thomas 3 months ago3 months ago
  • ‘How bona to varda your dolly old eek' written in front of a velvet curtain, above an image of an old radio.

    What happened to Polari? LGBTQIA+ History Month 2026

    This not-so-secret secret language of gay men is well known about in modern-day. Find out where it came from, who used it and why.

    Alex Thomas
    by Alex Thomas 3 months ago3 months ago
  • Colourful owls next to the headline 'LGBTQIA+ History Month' quiz.
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    LGBTQIA+ History Month quiz

    Test your knowledge of LGBTQIA+ history and learn about all things queer with our quiz.

    Alex Thomas
    by Alex Thomas 3 months ago3 months ago
  • A colourful graphic to represent Pride month & the LGBTQ+ community, with several hands holding pride flags, a rainbow in the background and the text 'Pride month 2022'.

    Pride at the Students Association: Mark’s story

    Mark, a member of OU Pride, shares his experiences as a member of OU Pride, as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.

    oustudents
    by oustudents 4 years ago2 years ago
  • A group of people at a Pride event, holding up various signs and pride flags.

    LGBT+ History Month x Disabled Students Group – Bobbie Lea Bennett

    Her existing disability made her a landmark legal case study and forced Medicare to consider whether GCS was a legitimate medical treatment.

    Becca Phoenix
    by Becca Phoenix 4 years ago2 years ago

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