The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Association at the University of Birmingham is a collective of students.
We exist to…
- campaign for a fair and safe education and society for all of our members
- provide a welcoming environment which supports our peers
- organise events for our members
Who we are is really – you! You volunteer to be our activists, our Committee and our Convenor. And you are always our members, the ones who set our priorities by participating in our democracy and who keep us energised by attending our events and having fun.
Unlike most Guild of Students student groups, there is no charge at all for being a member of the LGBTQ. Just be self-defining as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer student, you have absolute right to be an active member of our Association.
The committee
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DanChair
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EmmaGuild Exec Officer-Elect
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MattGuild Exec Officer (incumbent)
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AndrewSecretary
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Robert Treasurer
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JohnInformation, Communication & Publicity
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Open Place
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KatherineOpen Place
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CaitlinOpen Place (Women's)
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SarahOpen Place (Women's)
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SarahGuild Councillor
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Dan Guild Councillor
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Dan Guzman
Chair
Hey, Dan here! I like to think I’m a nice friendly guy approachable by anybody. I got actively involved with the society around January 2010 and since then I’ve met so many interesting people and had so many new experiences; the LGBTQ association is pretty much my life now that I’m the chairperson and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Im a strong believer in the LGBT liberation movement and I try to be as involved as possible – Im prepared to fight for our rights. Ive also taken an interest in some of the other liberation groups and I think that cross-liberation campaigns are wicked. Im studying mathematics as of October due to a course change, and Im certainly looking forward to it! I just know that the 2010/11 academic year is going to be an amazing one for the association and I intend to put 110% in so you guys can get so much more out of it.
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John Chivers
Information, Communication & Publicity
Hey, I am
John Chivers and am currently studying
Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the university. I am a black belt in tae kwon-do and I love to cycle my bicycle all over Birmingham. I went to Welbeck DSFC, the military sixth form college where I came out, the first person to do so in the colleges\' 54 years of history.
I joined the LGBTQ Association this year to meet other LGBTQ people and I have forged great friendships and met amazing people. This year I have been placed in the spot of ICP. My primary role will be centred around promoting events and campaigns through the online media we have (Our
Facebook Fan Page,
Facebook Group,
Twitter and this site) and through publications like posters, leaflets, flyers, beer mats, and all manner of bits and pieces that end up floating their way onto your doorstep.
I am campaigning for fairness for all, I believe in complete equality for all regardless of religion, race, religion, sexuality and gender. There is still a huge amount of unfairness in the
NUS which needs to be reviewed, as well as society as a whole. I am also a member of a couple other societies and hope to set up more duo nights with them!
If you have any questions/comments/
amusing things you would like to send me feel free to contact me, and there are many ways:
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Caitlin Horne
Open Place (Women's)
Hi Im Caitlin Horne, otherwise known as Biggy C/The Bigster! I am a 19 year old bisexual studying English Literature & Media Culture and Society. I am interested in Film, Music, Politics and Partying! In this year on the committee I hope to help organise some interesting and exciting events and campaigns, as well as working alongside other Liberation Associations. Feel free to contact me as Im very friendly!
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Sarah Perry
Guild Councillor
Hi, Im Sarah, second year on the LGBTQ committee. Im about to go into my first year studying English & American lit. So Ill be going through all of the usual first year problems with the rest of the freshers, which makes me a great person to talk to about any of that stuff. I love meeting new people and Im always up for a good chat, so feel free to come say hi!
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Dan Doherty
Guild Councillor
Hi, Im Dan Doherty, I do Politics at uni, and Im an LGBTQ association guild councillor which means Im here to represent you to the guild, so if you do have any problems do get in touch, Im quite nice really. Apart from Politics I have a variety of nerdy interests like history and philosophy, and you can generally find me in Gatecrasher or Nightingale on weeknights
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