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World Pride Month 2026
Posted on behalf of: EDI Unit
Last updated: Monday, 15 June 2026
Although Pride marches and events take place in the UK at different times throughout the summer, June is celebrated worldwide as Pride Month because the Stonewall riots took place on 28 June 1969. Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ people and experiences, as well as to recognise the challenges and discrimination that LGBTQ+ people face in the UK and worldwide.
Brighton and Sussex Medical LGBTQ+ Network School Pride Month event
Monday 1st June, 5.30- 8pm, Audrey Emerton Building Lecture Theatre, Eastern Road, Kemp Town, Brighton, BN2 5BA
The BSMS LGBTQ+ Network are hosting an in-person screening of the film Pride (2014) in the Audrey Emerton Building in Kemptown. Pride (2014) is based on true events, exploring the work and story of the group Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) during the miners’ strike which took place from 1984-1985. All staff are welcome to join – please email inclusivity@bsms.ac.uk to register.
Brighton & Hove Community Parade 2026
Saturday 1st August, 9.00AM-2.00PM
This year, the University of Sussex will be taking part again in the Brighton & Hove Community Parade with a walking party. We would be delighted if you could join us!
The Pride Community Parade will be on Saturday 1 August 2026, and to take part, you will need to be available from 9am-2pm. The parade will start at Hove Lawns and will finish at Preston Park, with full details shared with participants closer to the time.
We welcome current students, staff, students' union staff and alumni to take part. Places in the parade are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so complete the form below now! We will be operating a waiting list if the parade is oversubscribed.
Support for staff and students
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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.
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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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Students who identify as LGBTQ+ can join the Students’ Union’s LGBTQ+ Society and contact the Students’ Union officers for support.
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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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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.
LGBTQ+ e-learning
Staff may wish to explore relevant e-learnings during Pride Month. 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.