From Evolution to Activism: Representation from Nature to Bristol Pride

About the event

This event dove into how ideas of what is "natural" have been constructed, challenged, reclaimed, and transformed into fuel for social change. Through science, storytelling, activism, and lived experience, our panel explored Pride as a living movement of resistance, visibility, and community.

This LGBTQ+ History Month's panel was hosted by Louise Ndibwirende, featuring Daryn Carter and Antonia Forster.

LGBT+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month (UK) is celebrated every February to honour the lives, culture, and achievements of LGBT+ people. Launched by Schools OUT UK in 2004, it promotes visibility, education, and inclusion across schools, workplaces and communities. The 2026 theme is Science and Innovation.

Event recording

Watch as our panel explore how concepts of “natural” have been shaped, contested, and mobilised into fuel for activism, and discuss Pride as a living movement.

Podcast

Listen to the From Evolution to Activism talk.

Daryn Carter – BDAS Panellist

Honorary graduate and Co-Founder of Bristol Pride, Daryn Carter, breaks down the journey Pride has been on these past 17 years.

Event photography

Photo of four event speakers standing together in front of the stage, with the Bristol Distinguished Address Series banner projected above them.
UWE Bristol Vice-Chancellor, Sir Steve West, introducing the event panel on stage.
Three panellists seated on stage during the Bristol Distinguished Address Series talk ‘From Evolution to Activism’, with the presentation slide projected above them.
People networking and visiting information stalls at the ‘From Evolution to Activism’ BDAS talk.
Information stalls at the event, including displays from 'Stand Against Racism and Inequality' and the 'Plus Importance Project'.
Photo of four event speakers standing together in front of the stage, with the Bristol Distinguished Address Series banner projected above them.
UWE Bristol Vice-Chancellor, Sir Steve West, introducing the event panel on stage.
Three panellists seated on stage during the Bristol Distinguished Address Series talk ‘From Evolution to Activism’, with the presentation slide projected above them.
People networking and visiting information stalls at the ‘From Evolution to Activism’ BDAS talk.
Information stalls at the event, including displays from 'Stand Against Racism and Inequality' and the 'Plus Importance Project'.

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