About the Society
Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Society at the University of Southampton!
We are a student-led group that welcomes anyone from any gender or sexual minority. 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, and to engage with activities and campaigns that matter to and make a difference in our community.
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 'come out' or disclose information about their sexuality or gender. Our society is here for all LGBTQ+ people, no matter their background or personal circumstances!
Check out our Safe Space Policy that we expect all committee and society members to adhere to, and the rules of our online spaces to see how we keep our members safe.
As a student-led organisation, we are driven by the needs of our members and governed by a committee of annually elected student representatives. If you have any questions you can always contact any of our committee members, or if you need any advice our Welfare Officers are always around for a chat or to point you in the right direction.
Come as you are, and do what you love - you're very welcome here!
Your committee
Raphael R.
President (he/him)
My name is Raphael and I'm in my 4th year doing a Masters in Sociology, I also did my Bachelor degree at the University of Southampton, and my research focuses on gender-diverse and queer lives in the UK! I love to draw, big fan of cartoons, currently struggling at Silksong but I also love playing Tunic, Dead Space, and Minecraft. Before I was elected as president, I was the committee secretary in 2024/2025!
Eryn H.T.
Vice-President (she/her)
Hi! I'm Eryn, I'm currently in my 4th year doing my integrated masters in Mech-Aero Engineering. I love designing, drawing and making things, especially things that fly, which is exactly why I chose this degree. I love baking! Its so fun making something you can actually eat afterwards, and I love gaming! Of all kinds, I play any video games, notably Minecraft, and do a lot of board games too! (especially Blood on the Clocktower)
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Secretary ()
There is no one elected for this position at the moment.
Hazel K.
Treasurer (she/her)
Ashley L.
Publicity officer (she/her)
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Outreach officer ()
There is no one elected for this position at the moment.
Luke B.
Events officer (he/him)
I'm Luke (he/him) and I'm on the integrated masters for cybersecurity (year 4 of 4)! I love immersive sims, climbing, Blood on The Clocktower (mostly storytelling) and making events happen (yes, really!)
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Ordinary member ()
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Ordinary member (Aromantic) ()
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Ordinary member (BAME) ()
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Ordinary member (WSA) ()
Chelsea H.
Welfare officer (she/her/they/them)
Hi I’m Chelsea and I’m a second year aerospace engineer. I’m a big fan of plastic models of various sorts in particular gunpla as of recent. I’m also a bit of a gamer, currently playing Factorio and Hollow Knight so I can catch up to everyone in Silksong. I love playing games with friends especially, and I’ve started mtg as well. I am also the welfare officer for this year and I look forward to making sure everyone is safe and happy on our events this year and online!
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Welfare officer ()
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Zoë B.
Technical officer (she/her/they/them)
I'm Zoë and I'm your current technical officer, so if you need a hand with anything here, please let me know! I'm a lot of a nerd, I like playing Pokémon, Factorio, and an assortment of other games, and I enjoy a good bit of Asimov :)