Pride Week 2023
A multi-coloured graphic that says University of Newcastle Pride
Our annual week celebrating LGBTIQA+ communities at the Uni
Whether you're a proud member of the LGBTIQA+ community or a staunch ally, Pride Week is full of events where we can come together to celebrate, learn, and have fun.
Pride Week is curated by the Queer Guild, EDI, Staff Pride Network and allies across the University who are celebrating the beautiful tapestry of identities that make up our University community.
From drag queen Storytime with fairy bread in the Library, to educational panels with LGBTIQA+ clinical researchers, 78ers who were part of the original Mardi Gras and current students. There are a few nighttime events too, including the Queer Showcase and Pride Trivia night at Newcastle own queer bar Bernie's. All events are FREE and open to any student.
The Brennan Room will be a Pride Week Hub where you can find fellow students, resources, events listings, and a place to hang out during Pride.
See you at Pride Week 🌈🎉
Pride Week activity schedule
Please note: All events are FREE and open to all students.
In addition to the activities listed below the Brennan Room wil be our Pride Hub for the week so pop by anytime during the week after 2pm Monday.
| DAY/DATE | TIME/ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 August (Wear it Purple Day) | ||
11am -1pm Newcastle Business School activation stall and BBQ | NUSpace Courtyard | |
10am -1pm Library Wear It Purple space | Auchmuty Library Maker Space Lvl 3 | |
10am Wear it Purple Central Coast Clinical School morning tea | Central Coast Clinical School | |
| Monday 28 August | ||
9 - 9.30 am Flag Raising ceremony Register here | Flagpole outside Chancellery | |
| ALLY training (sold out) | Treehouse US330 | |
12noon - 1pm Drag Queen Storytime Registration: Drag Queen Storytime - Bookings and Appointments - University of Newcastle Library (libcal.com) | Auchmuty Library Lvl 4 rooftop courtyard Fairy bread provided | |
4.30 - 6pm Queer Showcase - an opportunity for any UoN LGBTQIA+ staff and students to showcase their talents | US330 Treehouse | |
| Tuesday 29 August | ||
11:30am - 2pm Callaghan Pride Expo + UNSA BBQ | Brennan Room | |
2pm Queer Guild induction hangout Please note: this is just for Queer students interested in the Guild | Treehouse US330 | |
| Wednesday 30 August | ||
6 - 8pm Pride Trivia - Hosted by Fox Registrations: UNSA PRIDE Trivia Night – UNSA | Bernie’s Bar | |
| Thursday 31 August | ||
11:30am - 2pm Ourimbah Pride Expo + Markets | Main Quad | |
2 - 4pm HMRI and CHMW Pride Event LGBTIQA+ panel followed by trivia and performances Registration: Pride Week event Tickets, Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite | Brennan Room | |
4.30 - 6.30pm Staff Pride Meetup | Brennan Room | |
| Friday 1 September | ||
10am - 2pm Maker space Queer Craft and Cake | Auchmuty Library Maker Space Lvl 3 | |
Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Monday 28 August 2023
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