Is the Academy a Stronghold of Heteronormativity and Gender Conformity?
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Hey everyone!
I’ve just returned from the above talk, presented by the wonderful LGBT soc over at the University of Dundee. It proved to be an interesting discussion with three wonderful speakers:
- Bob Cant, author of “Footsteps and Witnesses; Lesbian and Gay Lifestories from Scotland
- Jo Clifford – Writer of the controversial play ”Jesus, Queen of Heaven”
- Brian Dempsey – Lecturer in law at the University of Dundee
All of the talks presented were fascinating: Between Bob’s anecdotes relating to his previous work (particularly his histories of gay and lesbians featured in his book) and Jo’s collection of humorous and sombre writings from trans-persons (which I found particularly haunting) and Brians discussions, it proved to be an informative and excellent evening. The time afterwards was spent with members of Dundee’s LGBT society who were excellent hosts. Overall, the evening proved to be very enjoyable and myself and the committee look forward to working with Dundee LGBT well into the future!
Terry – Mens Officer
Tags: Bob Cant, Brian Dempsey, debate, Dundee, forum, Jo Clifford, LGBT
Freshers Fayre Update
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Hey everybody! 12:30 and the Fayre is in full swing! Myself, Dempsey Olivia, Simon, Lorna and Kate will be manning the union until closing today. Please come along and pay us a visit and if you haven’t already sign up! Membership costs five pounds for a whole years worth of events!
Also, we can now confirm that the Madrid Trip is go. Sign up sheets will be at the opening party tomorrow night if you’re interested.
Kick off for opening festivities is at 8 and we hope to see you there. Remember, Mondays Are Gay!
T
Tags: freshers fayre, Freshers week, madrid, Monday, opening party, St Andrews, The Vic
Societies Fayre
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Hi all,
Just to let everyone know that tomorrow (Sunday 27th September) is the Fresher’s Fayre at the Union. This is a great time to come along and join LGBT along with any other societies you might be interested in joining. The Fayre starts at 10am and the LGBT table is going to be up on the top floor of the union, in Venue Two. We’ll have loads of rainbow flags and bunting so you won’t be able to miss us! We’ll have sign-up sheets for anyone who wants to join the mailing list, and we’ll be taking money from those who want to become fully signed up members (only £5 for a whole year of events!) Even if you’re not sure if you want to join the society but you do want to come and see what we’re about, we’re always happy to chat so please come and say hello.
Hope to see you tomorrow!
Carley ~CamPub