Reading Pride photos: Colleagues join march for equality

Reading Pride took place in the town at the weekend and Reading colleagues turned out in force to show their support.

Led by the LGBTQIA+ Staff Network and Reading Students' Union, colleagues and students joined the Love Unites Parade through the town centre and volunteered at a stall during the event to share the University’s work to support the LGBTQIA+ community on campus and beyond. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Parveen Yaqoob was among the LGBTQIA+ allies in attendance.

Dr Ruvi Ziegler, Co-Chair of the LGBTQIA+ Staff Network, said: “It was wonderful to march with University colleagues and students through the centre of Reading in celebration of our diverse LGBTQIA+ community and the University's place in the town. The sun was shining on us!”

More information on the LGBTQIA+ Network, including how to join and links to the MS Teams channel, is available on the Staff Networks webpage.

Below are some of the photo highlights of the University’s involvement this year.

Colleagues join the Love Unites Parade through the town. Credit: Alanna Shrubb

A four-legged ally at the march. Credit: Alanna Shrubb

Colleagues celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community at the Reading Pride festival

A message is pinned onto the mural at the University's festival stall. Credit: Debi Linton

Michael Kilmister, LGBTQIA+ Allies Network Chair (left), and Ceara Webster, Diversity & Inclusion Advisor (middle), were mong those in attendance

Colleagues on the Love Unites Parade through the town centre. Credit: Alanna Shrubb

Colleagues unite at the Reading Pride festival. Credit: Debi Linton