Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Society at Southampton University!

We welcome anyone from any gender or sexual minority, and even allies who wish to support our community. Our aim is to provide an inclusive and safe space for LGBTQ+ students to socialise with one another, allowing them the freedom to discover and express who they are free from judgement.

We aim to ensure that the highest level of discretion is maintained in order to protect our members who may be unable or unwilling to disclose information about their sexuality or gender. If you are unsure if an action has the potential to breach discretion don’t hesitate to drop us a message - our contact details are further down this page.

Check out our Safe Space Policy that we expect all committee and society members to adhere to.

We know that coming to an event may be daunting, so if you have any questions, don’t know where to go or would like to meet up with someone beforehand you can use our online tool to request an introduction at one of our upcoming events.

If you need any advice our Welfare Officers are always around for a chat or to point you in the right direction for further help.

• President
  
  Kestral Gaian
• Vice-President
  
  Isabella Aarons
• Secretary
  
  Oisin Clarke-Willis
• Treasurer
  
  Oisin Robinson
• Publicity Officer
  
  Jamie Norton
• Activities Officer
  
  Charlotte Petty
• Ordinary Member
  
  Alex Lockwood
• Ordinary Member
  
  Roisin Nelan
• Welfare Officer
  
  Position Vacant
• Welfare Officer
  
  Position Vacant
• Technical Officer
  
  Position Vacant
• Winchester Rep
  
  Position Vacant

Kestral Gaian

Hi, I'm Kestral! I'm a student here at the University of Southampton, and am proud to be the current president of the LGBTQ+ society. I'm passionate about making sure everyone's thoughts are heard and built on, especially those from more marginalised and hidden communities. Please feel free to reach out to me by email and share your stories or your thoughts on how we can make the LGBTQ+ experience at Southampton the best it can be.

Isabella Aarons

Hi, I’m Izzy! I study Ancient History and History at the University of Southampton. I’m proud to currently be the Vice-President of LGBTQ+ society. I hope to bring a fresh perspective on what we currently do at our society, such as doing projects for History month and creating physical and mental health information leaflets for all parts of the the community. I’m also interested in exploring the history part of our community.

Oisin Clarke-Willis

Hi, my name is Oisin and I'm a second-year electronic engineering student. I'm your secretary for 2020/21, where I will be minuting all of the committee meetings. Feel free to contact me (ocw1g19@soton.ac.uk) with any questions about minutes!

Oisin Robinson

I’m Oisin and I am your treasurer this year. I’m a fourth-year electronic engineering student. If you have any comments, questions or queries regarding the financial matters of the society, please don’t hesitate to get into contact with me.

Jamie Norton

Heya, I’m Jamie, I’m an electronics student here at Southampton, and I’m the publicity officer for the society this year! It’s my job to run the society’s social media and promoting the society’s events and activities. I’m always open to any suggestions so feel free to dm me whenever :)

Charlotte Petty

Hi, I'm Charlotte, your activities officer for the coming year~ I'm a third-year electronics student and thus a nerd at heart :)) I'll be organising the events for the year so feel free to drop me a message if you have any suggestions or questions about future events~

Position Vacant

Currently nobody holds this position. This position will be available to be filled in an Extraordinary General Meeting.

Position Vacant

Currently nobody holds this position. This position will be available to be filled in an Extraordinary General Meeting.

Position Vacant

Currently nobody holds this position. This position will be available to be filled in an Extraordinary General Meeting.

Alex Lockwood

Hi, I'm Alex, and I'm one of your Ordinary Members for the academic year. I'm a fourth-year computer science student and it's my job to make sure that your views as a member are properly represented at committee meetings, whilst also helping the committee with tasks. If you have any ideas or general feedback feel free to contact me via my email, or speak to me at an event.

Roisin Nelan

Hi everyone! I’m Roisin, a 2nd year Ancient History and History student, lover of queer literature, and wannabe Oscar Wilde. As a proud supportive member of the committee, I’m always ready to listen to your concerns and see what we can do about them. Don’t be afraid to contact me, whether it’s a request for the committee, or just to make a new friend! Can be spotted on campus copying out pretentious old poetry and wearing too much eyeliner.

Position Vacant

Currently nobody holds this position. If you are a student at the Winchester School of Arts (WSA) and want to represent the WSA please get in touch!

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• Statement on NUS motion 408