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BHM26: Honouring Our CommunitiesThis Black History Month, we’re celebrating the extraordinary contribution of Black musi...
05/10/2026

BHM26: Honouring Our Communities
This Black History Month, we’re celebrating the extraordinary contribution of Black musicians and performers who have influenced the soundtrack of our lives.
Our playlist, “BHM26: Honouring Our Communities”, takes us on a journey through generations, genres and continents from Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and Bob Marley to Beyoncé, Stormzy, Jorja Smith and today’s emerging voices.
Along the way, we celebrate stories of community, identity, resilience, pride, love and creativity, while recognising the many ways Black artists have shaped and challenged the world of music.
We’ve also made space for the Black Welsh experience, from Cardiff-born Dame Shirley Bassey to contemporary Welsh-Ghanaian artist ADJUA.
Knowing that no one community is ever one-dimensional, we created this playlist to reflect the intersections of Black identity with gender, sexuality, heritage, faith and culture, highlighting artists whose work has helped broaden whose voices are heard and whose stories are told.
Turn it up. Discover someone new. Revisit an old favourite. And join us in honouring our communities through the music that brings us together.

Hello October… and hello Black History Month.This year’s theme: “Honouring Our Communities.”BHM is the perfect opportuni...
01/10/2026

Hello October…
and hello Black History Month.
This year’s theme: “Honouring Our Communities.”
BHM is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the people, places, voices and stories that connect us, from local history, to our achievements here at Wrexham University and to the stories still yet to come.
Throughout October, we’ll be sharing, exploring, connecting, and inviting you to join the conversation.
Welcome to Black History Month 2026.
Let’s get started. 🖤

WE ARE RECRUITING!💼 We are looking to appoint a People Officer within our People Team on a fixed term basis for 9 months...
28/09/2026

WE ARE RECRUITING!💼

We are looking to appoint a People Officer within our People Team on a fixed term basis for 9 months.

If this is something you are interested in, please click the link below:
https://jobs.wrexham.ac.uk/2627128

🩷💜💙 Happy Bi Visibility Day!
23/09/2026

🩷💜💙 Happy Bi Visibility Day!

This started life as a comment on a Reddit post — and honestly, we see the joke. 😂There are two kinds of bi stereotypes:...
23/09/2026

This started life as a comment on a Reddit post — and honestly, we see the joke. 😂

There are two kinds of bi stereotypes: the meme-culture kind and the biphobic kind.

Meme-culture is playful and often comes from within the bi community itself but it is still a stereotype, and out of context, can cross over into the more biphobic stereotypes of bi people being confused, greedy, incapable of commitment, or “just going through a phase”.

They’re very different in tone, but both reduce a diverse identity to a stereotype. And when those stereotypes are repeated often enough, they compact, solidify and contribute to bi identities being misunderstood, dismissed or erased.

So, how can we be better allies?

💗 Believe people when they tell you they’re bi.
💜 Don’t make assumptions based on who they’re dating.
💙 Challenge biphobic jokes and stereotypes when you hear them.
💗 Use inclusive language — and don’t make someone prove their identity.
💜 Make sure LGBTQ+ spaces actually include the B.

Stonewall has some great practical advice on being a bi ally: 10 ways to step up as an ally to bi people. (link in the bio/linktree)

And if you’re reading all this thinking “hang on… maybe I’m bi?” please remember, you don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t need a label, a dating history or a perfectly organised sexuality spreadsheet. You can take your time to figure things out for yourself.

If you want someone to talk to, Switchboard offers free, confidential LGBTQIA+ support across the UK, including support for people who are questioning. (link in the bio/linktree)

You can also explore Bi Pride UK and Stonewall’s Bi Hub for more bi-specific information and community resources.

In short, enjoy the memes but challenge the stereotypes, and make space for the real people behind them. 🩷💜💙


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Our friends over on the Library Team suggested a couple of good reads to help celebrate - both are part of their Dive...
23/09/2026

Our friends over on the Library Team suggested a couple of good reads to help celebrate - both are part of their Diverse Voices collection.

We've added them to our list of things to explore...

📚 Read: Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality
Written by psychologist and bisexual researcher Dr Julia Shaw, Bi explores the history, science and culture of bisexuality, drawing on research alongside Shaw's own experiences as a bisexual person. It's an accessible introduction to the subject and a useful way to explore some of the misconceptions surrounding bisexuality, as well as the history and diversity of bi+ communities. You can pick up a copy form our Library.

📚 Read: Bi: Notes for a Bisexual Revolution
Written by bisexual and genderq***r activist, writer and researcher Shiri Eisner, Bi takes a radical look at bisexuality, biphobia and the politics surrounding bi+ identities. Drawing on theory, activism and personal experience, Eisner challenges the stereotypes and assumptions surrounding bisexuality and explores how bi+ identities can challenge the way we think about gender, sexuality and relationships. It’s a thought-provoking read and a powerful exploration of what a bisexual revolution could look like.

If you are on campus, you can pick up a copy of both books from our Library.

🎬 Watch: Appropriate Behaviour
For something a little lighter, Appropriate Behaviour is a 2014 comedy written and directed by Desiree Akhavan. It follows Shirin, a bisexual Iranian-American woman navigating relationships, identity and family expectations.

🎬 Watch: The Bisexual
Created by and starring Desiree Akhavan, The Bisexual is a 2018 comedy-drama that puts bisexuality centre stage. It follows Leila as she navigates dating, identity and coming out again after leaving a long-term relationship with her girlfriend. Funny, honest and refreshingly direct, it explores what it means to be bi.

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Bisexual is an umbrella term for people attracted to more than one gender. People may also identify as bi, pan, q***r, f...
23/09/2026

Bisexual is an umbrella term for people attracted to more than one gender. People may also identify as bi, pan, q***r, fluid, omni or not use labels at all. It’s important to remember there is no single rule to it. There’s no guidebook! Cultural and social norms, bias and stereotyping play a huge part in the persistent misconceptions – that bisexuality is "just a phase", a sign of confusion, or that bisexual people are somehow less capable of having committed or monogamous relationships. These assumptions contribute to bi erasure, both within wider society and even within LGBTQ+ communities too.

When bisexuality is repeatedly questioned, dismissed or made invisible, it doesn’t just erase an identity; it can erase people’s experiences, relationships and sense of belonging.

It can make people feel as though their identity needs to be justified, proven or explained depending on who they are with. It can make people feel invisible in both straight and LGBTQ+ spaces, and can send the message that bisexuality is somehow less real, less valid or less worthy of recognition. Bi erasure isn’t just about what people say — it’s about what happens when an entire part of someone’s identity is continually treated as if it doesn’t count. 🩷💜💙

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Why is Wednesday 23 September Bi Visibility Day? Good question. In comparison to other awareness days that mark signific...
23/09/2026

Why is Wednesday 23 September Bi Visibility Day? Good question.

In comparison to other awareness days that mark significant moments in the fight against discrimination, Bi Visibility Day might seem relatively casual – especially when held up next to historical events such as the Stonewall Riots, but the choice was deliberate and practical.

Bi Visibility Day was created in the mid 90’s by activists Wendy Curry, Michael Page and Gigi Raven Wilbur, at a time when LGBTQ+ campaigning was heavily focused on securing basic civil rights, and challenging discrimination for the L’s and G’s of our LGBTQ+ community. At that time, here in the UK, the political landscape for LGBTQ+ people was littered with Section 28, the HIV/AIDS crisis, unequal laws, widespread stigma and discrimination. And remember, only a 20+ years earlier, being gay was still a criminal offence in the UK.

The founders wanted to create a dedicated space to celebrate bisexuality and highlight a community that often like a forgotten part of the LGBTQ+ acronym. And so, the focus intentionally fell on September.

The founders wanted the B to have its own spotlight, rather than being lost amongst larger LGBTQ+ awareness events such as June’s Pride Month and October’s National Coming Out Day. September also tenuously liked in bisexual icon Freddie Mercury, whose birthday falls in September, along with Gigi’s, and as the celebration was a grassroots initiative without corporate backing, the founders purposely pinned it to a weekend. And so, on 23rd September 1995, Bisexual Visibility Day grew legs. Over the years, it has gradually gained recognition from organisations, governments and public institutions.

🩷💜💙 Happy Bi Visibility Day!

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Today, 9th August, is officially “International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.” It’s a great opportunity to cele...
09/08/2026

Today, 9th August, is officially “International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.” It’s a great opportunity to celebrate culture, knowledge and language linked to rich traditions of Indigenous Peoples from around the world. The day also highlights the importance of protecting cultural heritage and supporting communities in keeping their languages and traditions alive for future generations.

Here in Wrexham, this provides an opportunity to reflect on the value of linguistic and cultural diversity, and our continued commitment to the promotion of Cymraeg goes a long way in helping us to understand the role language plays in strengthening identity, community, and belonging. Through events such as the National Eisteddfod, Wales also welcomes opportunities for cultural exchange, celebrating creativity, sharing stories, and learning from communities across the world.

Today, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples globally while recognising the importance of respecting and celebrating the diverse languages and cultures that enrich all our communities.

Who are Indigenous people? Good question. There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous people globally across 90 countries, including…

• the Sámi of Europe (covering parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia),
• the Maasai of Africa (Semi-nomadic pastoralist indigenous people living in Kenya and northern Tanzania),
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (the original inhabitants and custodians of Australia),
• Adivasi and Lumad Groups (original tribal and indigenous populations across parts of Asia, such as India and the Philippines)
• and Native American and First Nations groups in the Americas (Indigenous communities spanning North, Central, and South America - such as the Navajo, Cherokee, and Quechua).

There are an estimated 4,000 different Indigenous languages spoken globally. While there are over 7,000 living languages overall, Indigenous communities speak the vast majority of them despite making up less than 6% of the world's population!

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