Community News Brighton academic launches city’s first dedicated queer therapy hub A Brighton academic – University of Brighton lecturer and researcher Charlotte Wilcox – has launched the city’s first dedicated queer therapy hub to help bridge the gap between traditional psychotherapy and queer-specific support The Queer Therapy Hub, a safe and inclusive space where clients can wo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
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
News How kinky are you? One University of Brighton academic may have the answer… Members of the public can now measure how kinky they are thanks to a new tool developed by a University of Brighton academic. Dr Liam Wignall, a senior lecturer in Psychology and a member of the University of Brighton’s Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender, developed the Kink Orientation Sca By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Books The Magic Farm: LGBTQ+ historian Alf Le Flohic reveals hidden history of South East’s LGBTQ+ spaces in new book LGBTQ+ historian Alf Le Flohic unearths forgotten stories of a gay B&B, a zoo bar, and a legendary farm disco in a talk for Chichester Pride on Saturday, May 23. Alf, whose day job is in digital communications at the University of Brighton, will explore some of the fascinating stories of hidden LGBT By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to carry out study, which aims to understand gambling and gambling harms within LGBTQ+ communities Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard is working in partnership with GambleAware, YouGov and University of Brighton to carry out a study, which aims to understand gambling and gambling harms within LGBTQ+ communities. They are looking for five people to join a Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) fro By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Books New book on UK Bear spaces to explore experiences and attitudes around the ‘Bear’ community University of Brighton researcher Dr Nick McGlynn’s new book, Bodies and Boundaries of UK Bear Spaces, explores experiences and attitudes around the ‘Bear’ community of big and hairy gay men. The book launch will take place at the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender on Friday, 17 May – Inte By Graham Robson • 2 min read
HIV University of Brighton graduate who lost both parents to AIDS awarded grant from Elton John AIDS Foundation Caroline Mukebezi, who graduated with a Master’s degree in Health Promotion from the University of Brighton’s School of Sports and Health Sciences, has been awarded $50,000 from Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) for her project aimed at improving access to HIV response for vulnerable people – especi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton Marathon Weekend partners with University of Brighton to strengthen ties with community and provide opportunities for students The Brighton Marathon Weekend and University of Brighton have announced a three-year partnership which begins for this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday, 6 April and Sunday, 7 April, and includes the 2025 and 2026 editions. Organised by London Marathon Events (LME), the Brighton Marathon W By Graham Robson • 2 min read
HIV University of Brighton student nurse teams up with Terrence Higgins Trust to provide HIV testing on campus Nursing student, Vincent Lane, has teamed up with the Terrence Higgins Trust to provide free HIV testing on University of Brighton campuses this February, to coincide with National HIV Testing Week 2024. The free testing event is open to all University of Brighton students and staff on Tuesday, Febr By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Exhibitions New exhibition – Trans-Sensory Storying of Gender-Based Violence – at University of Brighton’s Grand Parade Building A new exhibition – Trans-Sensory Storying of Gender-Based Violence – is showing at University of Brighton‘s Grand Parade Building from November 5-7. The exhibition includes a collection of responses to stories of gender-based violence in the UK and Mexico during and after the Covid 19 pandemic. It By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender at University of Brighton seeks contributions for 2024 Lesbian Lives conference The Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender (CTSG Brighton) at University of Brighton is seeking contributions for next year’s Lesbian Lives conference, which will take place at the university from March 22 – 23, 2024. The theme for the 2024 conference, which aims to highlight the ongoing strug By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton research reveals hidden sexual abuse of men and barriers to seeking support Men experience a range of unwanted sexual experiences including child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape. Over two thirds (65%) of the men who participated in the study had more than one unwanted sexual experience, with sexual assault and sexual harassment most reported. The ma By Graham Robson • 3 min read
