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Trans Pride Brighton and Hove 2025
Posted on behalf of: EDI Unit
Last updated: Friday, 11 July 2025
Trans Pride Brighton and Hove is the first and largest trans pride event outside America. It is organised by a grassroots community-led charity run by a team of trans and cis volunteers. This year, Trans Pride Brighton and Hove will take place on 19 July: there will be a protest march through Brighton in addition to a range of events including a trans makers’ market, an exhibition at Jubilee Library, and an after-party at North Laine Brewhouse.
Trans Pride Brighton and Hove write: “We seek to show the trans community in all of our joyous glory – transgender people as artists, musicians, writers, performers, as well as transgender people as everyday people just getting on with their lives. Just existing as ourselves is a source of Pride and being able to celebrate our lives is part of our journey towards full liberation.”
You can find out more about the history of Trans Pride Brighton and see photographs of the event over the years on this webpage.
Celebrating Trans Pride at Sussex
The trans flag will fly over Sussex House from 17-21 July in celebration of Trans Pride.
The LGBTQ+ Staff Network and Trans and Non-Binary Staff Network are holding a Pizza Picnic on Thursday 17 July from 12-2PM at the Meeting House to celebrate Trans Pride. This event is solely for members of those staff networks, who are welcome to book tickets through the Ticket Tailor link above.
In 2022, the Trans and Non-Binary Staff Network created a resource to help friends and allies understand the everyday experiences of trans and non-binary people and how best to support them.
Staff Networks
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Our Trans and Non-binary Staff Network at Sussex is a confidential and fully inclusive group open to all Sussex staff who identify as trans and/or non-binary. You can join the confidential mailing list by contacting transnonbinarystaff@sussex.ac.uk. The mailing list is monitored and accessed solely by the Chair of the Trans and Non-binary Staff Network.
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Staff members who identify as LGBTQ+ can join our LGBTQ+ Staff Network by contacting lgbt-staff@sussex.ac.uk. The LGBTQ+ Staff Network arranges events and activities through the year, and provides an informal network of LGBTQ+ staff. Many of their events are open to all staff, and some events are also open to students. To find out more, see the Staff Networks page.
Student Societies
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Students who identify as trans and/or non-binary, or who are intersex, can contact the Students’ Union Trans and Non-binary Group by emailing transnonbinary@sussexstudent.com. They can also get involved with Transcend, a SU-affiliated Campaign and Network aimed at uplifting the lives of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming students at the University of Sussex and beyond: transcend.sussex@sussexstudent.com
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Students who identify as LGBTQ+ can join the Students’ Union’s LGBTQ+ Society and contact the Students’ Union officers for support.
Other resources and support
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The University of Sussex is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for every member of its community. If you or someone else has experienced behaviours such as bullying, harassment, a hate incident, sexual violence, domestic abuse or discrimination, you can let us know using Report and Support.
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The University’s Wellbeing Support Guidecontains a dedicated section signposting to a variety of LGBTQ+-specific resources.
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Students can find resources and support at the Student Centre and on the Sexuality and Gender Support and Information web pages.
Trans and Non-Binary e-learning
Staff may wish to explore relevant e-learnings around Trans Pride. In addition to the mandatory Diversity in the Workplace e-learning, the university also provides courses in Trans and Non-Binary Awareness and a guide for managers on Supporting Trans and Non-Binary People at Work.