Hello there
Welcome to the BSU LGBTQ+ Society webpage. Our society's intention is to provide a safe space for all students, no matter thier identity. This website's aim is to create a curated list of resources, and also a central location for information about the society (e.g. Upcoming events).Feel free to visit out Resources page, or pop along to one of our events or follow us on our Instagram or BlueSky, and join our Discord Server!

History of the bsu lgbtq+ society
There may be innacurate information on this page as we do not have a complete history...
So far we have 1995 - 2024 documented
1995 - 1999
Content warning - Phrases which aren't acceptable in society today were used during this period of the society history as they were more widely acceptable and used during this era. Some links in this section may include these.
The Brighton Student Union (BSU) LGBTQ+ Society (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer + more) society was founded at some point before 29 may 1995 (as we've attended the 1995 Brighton Pride), as the earliest piece of information we have is about the Brighton Pride in 1995.By 25th June 1996, we had our first society website, back when we were known as the 'LGB Society'. This website would contain information about local resources, getting a society membership, and detail restrictions on mature students and external event guests, saying we'd be unable to host them (at the time). This would be allegedly created before the Brighton Student Union (known as the University of Brighton Student Union (UBSU)).
2000 - 2009
By 2002, the Brighton Student Union had a new website, and the 'LGB Society' has renamed to the 'LGBT society', and was on the union's website by 31 May 2002. We also still retained our website at a new url, and design at the old student website area.By November 2005, the society renamed to 'LGBrighTon', a semi play-on-words on the LGBT acronym commonly used then. They had also used phpbb on the website, and used the forums to announce events and society updates. In 2007, the website had moved away from using a forums-based system, and moved towards a new url lgbrighton.net. This website would remain until Summer 2009, when it would all be condensed onto Facebook, and the brighton su would rebrand to it's current name, and move to it's current URL.
2010 - 2019
In 2013, we were still called 'LGBRIGHTON', and had 16 committee roles - and would begin using only the Brighton SU website. By 2016, there were two listings for an LGBT+ society, both 'LGBRIGHTON' amd 'LGBT+', however both were identical, with one having no space - and the other having a space in it's title. It was clear the society was in the process of being renamed in July 2016, or the previous society had transferred to a new system. It is this webpage's belief that they were the same society, as both had the same committee listed.
2020 - 2025
By 2020, the society had adopted it's current 'LGBTQ+ Society' name, however was hosting most of it's events remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. By 2022, the society had a slight variation on it's current logo, which would later be ammended in 2024 to match the Progress Pride Flag. In 2025, with the common room opening, we were granted a small corner in the common room to use as a society safe-corner.
Resources
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This page is a constant work-in-progress, and some resources may be added/removed as they become avalible/unavalible.There is a constant sharing and discussion of resources in our Discord Server! Sussex LGBTQ+ Society and WellBN also have a wide range of resources worth checking out!Please note that inclusion of a business, space or resource here does not constitute a sponsorship.Last updated - 23 March 2025
Last Updated by - Ember
University Resources
UoB TNBi Network - The Trans & Non-Binary Student/Staff Support Network is an independent safe space to support each other, and help each other out. Please contact them to request membership.
UoB Trans/Non-Binary Support PDF - An official university document on support for trans/non-binary students -- including changing your name on the systems.
UoB - Panthers Archery - a univeristy of brighton archery group, which is very LGBTQ+ friendly.
Life as a Trans+ Student - Some advice and information regarding university lifestyle as a Trans+ student.
Transitioning
WellBN - A progressive and inclusive gp surgery who run the trans health hub, which offers HRT bridging prescriptions
WellBN outreach - Access WellBN's trans health services while registered at a different GP in sussex county
Point of Pride - Free Chest Binders - Free chest binders for Trans+ folk needing them.
Free UK Deed Poll - Create a document to legally change your name for free
NHS HRT PPC - Buy one year of eligible HRT prescriptions for £19.80
Health and Wellbeing
Brighton and Hove Sexual Health & Contraceptive Service - Free & Confidential STI Screening, Prep, and contraception
Cinic T Brighton - Sexual health appointments specifically for trans people
C-Card Free condoms and lube for under 25s
Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard - A support line for LGBTQ+ people in Brighton
ChangeGrowLive Safer Living in Brighton & Hove - Drug harm reduction, including accessing nalaxone.
Boots Opticians, London Road - Primarily staffed by LGBTQIA+ people, and generally quieter than boots on north street.
NHS HC2 certificates - Support for costs not covered by the nhs, for people with low incomes incuding students
Queer & Radical Spaces In Brighton
The Queery - A community-ran queer co-op bookshop, cafe & sober space
The Cowley Club - community-ran anarchist bookshop, cafe, library, and event space
The Ledward Center - A queer cafe and community centre
Trans Pride Center - A trans and nonbinary community centre
Revenge & R-Bar - A local queer-friendly bar & club. We occassionally host events at Revenge.
The Village Food Bank - A foodbank for LGBTQ+ People in Brighton.
Local LGBTQ+ Groups
Sussex LGBTQ+ Society - one of our frequent collaboraters, all bsms and brighton uni students welcome!
Transcend Sussex - A University of Sussex Campaign Group, who welcomes BSU LGBTQ Students to thier events.
Dyke Collective - Dyke meetups and activism
Clare Project - Runs drop in sessions, socails, and workshops for trans people in Brighton
Trans Pride Brighton - the first and largest trans pride event in europe, with no corporate sponsors!
DIY Pride Brighton - A small, community run pride event, and antidote to corporate pride
Trans Can Sport - Runs trans only sports sessions
Local Activist Groups
Trans liberation front brighton - Trans, gender abolitionist, antifascist activist group
Brighton antifascists - anti-fascist activism
Brighton Anti Raids - organising against immigration raids in brighton
ACORN Brighton Community Union - Protecting renters rights and fighting evictions
Brighton palestine solidarity campaign - Campaigning for the palestine and supporting local palestinian diaspora
Stopl3harris - Campaigning against the l3harris weapons factory near moulsecoomb station
About Us
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The Brighton Student's Union (BSU) LGBTQ Society is based out of the university of brighton's three campuses. Our main base for our regular events is the Moulsecoomb, however we can also occassionally spring up in either the city campus/grand parade or falmer campuses.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Hiya, I'm a student at Bimm or University of Sussex, and wish to attend your event(s). Can i do so?
You are perfectly welcome at our events, however bear in mind that the Brighton Students Union does not cover insurance for any external guests.
I do not identify with anything in the lgbtq+ spectrum. Can I still attend your events?
So long as you are respectful of any society members and attendees, thier preferred names, pronouns, and thier sexuality - then you're perfectly welcome to our events!
When are your society events/meets?
Our society events & meetups are generally advertised on our social media platforms, and on the BSU website. We normally host events on Tuesdays between 18:00 and 20:30 in Elm house 404 normally, but our location can change from time to time, so we recommend checking the society page on the BSU Website, and our social media platforms.
Can you send any Research Forms to your society members?
We can send research forms to our society members. Please contact us via email with details about the research (including your name, purpose of research, and which institution you are with), data protection information, and a link to the research form, and we will consider whether it's something we can send to our society members on our Discord Server - via the #affiliate-feed channel.
2024-25 Committee
Core Committee

President
Nova
(they/them/xe/she)

VP Finance
Amy
(she/its)

vp social
Emerson
(they/he)

VP Welfare
Onyx-Lucis
(Any pronouns)
Identity Representatives

Trans rep
Ember
(she/xe/it/they)

Disabilities Rep
Eth
(they/she)

AroAce rep
Sneaky
(they/them)
2025-26 Committee
Core Committee

President
Nova
(they/them/xe/she)

VP Finance
Sneaky
(they/them)

vp social
Cassidy
(he/they)

VP Welfare
Ash
(they/star)
Identity Representatives

AroAce rep
Sneaky
(they/them)

Trans Rep
Sigma Girlcel
(she/her, fae/faer)

Non-Binary Rep
Imogen
(they/she/he)
LGBTQ+ On Campus
Information about lgbtq+ spaces on and off campus, and rules about attending our spaces
Please read the rules and guidance for accessing our spaces, and attending our events here - TBA

Elm House 404, Moulsecoomb Campus
We reguarly host our events in Elm House 404, which is on the Moulsecoomb Campus.You can find us often doing presentation nights, movie screenings, or even some unique events like a Murder Mystery for example here.However, sometimes we don't host events here. Please check our Instagram or Discord for where we will be at a given time.

LGBTQ+ Corner, SU Space, Grand Parade
After weeks of campaigning, we have gained a small portion of space in the SU Common Room in the City Campus. You can find us behind the screen!We occassionally host small side events in here, but it is always open for any LGBTQ+ Student to use. Outside of this, we often have pamplets and resources located in here too!Please note - this room itself is shared with general students

LGBTQ+ Society Discord
If you cannot attend our events in person, or want to organise a hangout of your own - you can join our Official Discord Server.This is a friendly space where you can chat to our members outside of society events, and the LGBTQ+ Corner.Please note - You need to have a valid University of Brighton, University of Sussex, or BIMM email address to access this server.

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LGBTQ+ SOCIETY
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HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Stageplay - This is who I am
(with Amensty Soc & BUDS)
in...
10 February • 18:00 - 20:30
Sallis Benney Theatre, Grand Parade Building
RE-FRESHERS EVENT
Cookie Decorating and
Arts & Crafts Night
in...
11 February • 18:00 - 20:30
Elm House 404