Podcast Series

Our 'It Gets Better' Podcast series was launched as part of LGBT History Month in February 2019.  Through the podcasts we hope to demonstrate to everyone that whilst coming out might not always be joyous and full of rainbows, IT DOES GET BETTER.  By listening to the podcasts you'll hear from gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans members of staff; you'll also hear from people whose intersectionalities have made their coming out that bit more challenging.

You can listen to the launch event using this link.

We have interviewed a number of LGBT+ staff, students and allies and these are available by clicking on the name below:

Shaun (May 2019)

Charlie (May 2019)

Maddy (May 2019)

Joe (May 2019)

Sean (June 2019)

Karen (July 2019)

Anthony (July 2019)

Michael (July 2019)

Fidel (August 2019)

Craig (August 2019)

Jaime (September 2019)

Dale (October 2019)

Guillermo (November 2019)

Callum (February 2020)

Stephen (March 2020)

If you'd like to tell your story - either as a member of the LGBT+ community, or an ally, then please contact lgbt@manchester.ac.uk 

Other Podcasts

The Division of Alumni Relations have a regularly updated podcast series and some of these may be of interest to the group:

Tag Warner (youngest CEO of a global media company).  You can listen on Apple, Spotify or Podbean.

Councillor Bev Craig talks about growing up in Northern Ireland, political activism and Manchester's inspiring LGBTQ+ history and future.You can listen on Apple and Spotify.

Chrstine Burns MBE talks about campaigning for Trans rights on Apple.