LGBT+ History Month: SU Takeover

Event

Come along to find out more about LGBT+ History Month and the LGBTQIA+ Student Community.

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SU Reception, The Hub

Location

Monday 16 February 2026

Date

noon - 2pm

Time

About the event

Come and find out more about LGBT History Month and what events are happening this week.

The LGBTQ+ Community Engagement Lead, Alex, will be running a stall all about LGBT History Month to mark the start of the History Month week of events. There are several events planned throughout the week at Coventry; all the events can be found here.

If you want to find out more about LGBT History Month, what it's about, and what is happening, please pop along. Also, pop along to learn more about the LGBTQ+ Community at YourSU.

Communities
Coventry University (Coventry campus)
LGBT+ History Month
LGBTQIA+ Students