LGBTQIA+

Connecting with the LGBTQIA+ community by providing a safe space, a voice and a greater sense of belonging. Make friends and share meaningful experiences with queer people and allies.

Welcome to the University of Gloucestershire's LGBTQIA+ Society!
The social space for queer people and allies

Our society aims to provide members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Plus Students of Gloucestershire across Cheltenham and Gloucester with a safe, fun and informative space to connect. Whoever you are and however you define yourself, this society welcomes you! We are a community based society and are an active member of the The LGBT+ Partnership in Gloucestershire.

This society is here for many reasons - cultivating a safe space to communicate, providing access to reliable information and spreading awareness both inside and outside of the university community.

The society is newly back up and running and we want to build strong and diverse community across the university For now, we need as many people to join and build this exciting, welcoming and inclusive space.

We hold a social every week -

Quite Queer Tuesdays - Held every Tuesday evening from 7pm

Non-drinking events including meetups with board games, quizzes, Rainbow Cuppa or crafts, book club, and picinics.
Meetup for various identity group within the society
Collabarations with other societies

- Promote awareness of LGBTQ+ issues to the student body and campaign for positive change

- Offer a confidential peer support group for LGBTQ+ students

Queer Committee 2024/25

Karina Whelan - President - She/Her

Melanie Patey - Vice President She/Her

Noah Earey - Welfare, Equality and Diversity Officer - He/him

If you'd like more information, whether you're a student at the university or otherwise, please contact us via our email or social media platforms.

If you would like to contact us please use our Instagram @uog.lgbtqia.society or email us at uog.lgbtqia.society@gmail.com.

We work very closely with the Welfare team at the university if you have any worries or concerns contact uoglgbtqiawelfare@gmail.com

For any further support from the University, please contact the Helpzone or visit the Equality & Diversity pages.

Current Elections

LGBTQIA+ Society Committee Elections 25/26

5 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 23:59 on Friday 16 May 2025 (in 2 days and 20 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Saturday 17 May 2025 (in 3 days and 8 hours)

Please log in to see more details.

Quite Queer Tuesdays are Back

Karina Whelan

Wed 05 Feb 2025

Pride in Park: 14th May 11am - 2pm; Elwes Reception, Park Campus; LGBTQIA+ Society Presents Pride in Park. All welcome to celebrate queer joy, show support and alleyship.