ECS is a supportive community. Our calendar of events includes International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
In 2019 the LGBTQIA+ rainbow flag was raised by the Vice-Chancellor. The team responsible for organising the event was a finalist of the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. Each year, multiple events are held across the University which are enjoyed by staff and students. IDAHOBIT was introduced by Mrs Dorota A. Sikorska. To learn more about IDAHOBIT, contact Dorota on dask1n11@soton.ac.uk.
ECS staff and students are actively involved in Pulse LGBTQIA+, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans staff network. The network aims to work in partnership with the University of Southampton and other LGBTQIA+ networks to create a safe, inclusive and diverse working environment that encourages respect and equity for all, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity. All University staff, postgraduate students and Southampton University Students’ Union employees can join the network.