Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾

XClose

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ News

Home
Menu

LGBTQ+ rainbow flag flying at half-mast

16 June 2016

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾'s LGBTQ+ rainbow flag has been flying at half-mast above the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ portico as a gesture of condolence and solidarity with those affected by mass shooting in Pulse, the LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando.

Flag flying half-mast Credit: Slade

Professor Michael Arthur, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ President & Provost, said: "We are deeply shocked by the massacre in Orlando. On behalf of Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾, I would like to extend our condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured.

"Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ is a truly global university, with staff and students from hundreds of countries across the world. Our thoughts are with all LGBTQ+ people who have endured violence and persecution.

"All of us, irrespective of our faith or sexuality, must re-double our efforts to promote understanding between communities and tolerance over hate."

Resources

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ staff and students who would like to access support can get in touch with members of the LGBTQ+ Equality Advisory Group (LEAG) by emailing Out@Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.ac.uk

Image

  • (Credit: sladeschool via Instagram)

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ student Mariana Bisti's work will be re-installed on the flagpole on Thursday 16 June for the rest of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Slade School MA/MFA/PhD Degree Show.