Transgender News University of Brighton announces one of the UK’s first scholarships focused on the study of trans inclusion A PhD scholarship focused on trans and non-binary inclusion has been launched by the University of Brighton in collaboration with the Paul Cottingham Trust. The scholarship will provide a researcher with financial support and access to world-class resources to develop a project focusing on trans and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts The Coast Is Queer, Brighton & Hove’s festival of LGBTQ+ writing, to return in October Three days of accessible, lively literary conversations, panels, workshops and films celebrating some of the best and brightest LGBTQ+ writers By Graham Robson • 5 min read
Arts Lockdown Larder – Christmas special Part 2 Brian Butler shares advice on the queer books of 2020 a, panto to stream and a non-turkey lunch By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Peter Tatchell International News Public figures come out as Tatchell patrons Stars of politics, law and entertainment endorse Peter Tatchell’s Human Rights Foundation. Eleven leading public figures from politics, broadcasting, film, music, law and campaigning have become patrons of the human rights organisation, the Peter Tatchell Foundation (PTF). By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Independent on Sunday publishes 15th Rainbow List Local broadcaster Kathy Caton jumps 36 places on the annual list of influential Lesbian Gay Bi-Sexual and Transgender people. National campaigners and politicians feature heavily on this year’s list, with a new-entry, actor-turned-well-loved politician and member of the House of Lords, Michael Cashm By Besi • 2 min read