Trans+ Day of Remembrance
Show your support for the community on a day of pain and mourning, and let trans colleagues and students know they are not alone.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 20 November 2025
12:00 - 13:00 - Location
- Hybrid: Online and Stretch tent canopy, The Plaza, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Sorrel Kavanagh lgbtqia@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
The Student LGBT+ Society, Trans+ Welfare Officer, Student's Union and Staff LGBTQIA+ Network extend a warm invitation to all at UWE Bristol to join us on the Trans+ Day of Remembrance.
No matter your identity or belief, we welcome you to commemorate with us.
Details
- Please arrive promptly to avoid disturbing the vigil once it has started.
- A limited number of blankets will be available.
- Attendees are welcomed to bring or wear any flags that represent the wider LGBTQIA+ community as well as gender diverse identities.
- Please don't bring any candles unless they are flameless (battery operated) – naked flames are not permitted.
- Following the vigil a safe space will be available to decompress and wellbeing staff will be available for support if needed.
How to attend
If you cannot attend this event in person, we will also be streaming it live.
To request an invite to the live stream please email Sorrel Kavanagh at lgbtqia@uwe.ac.uk.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Location
Stretch tent canopy, The Plaza
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
Online: Microsoft Teams
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