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March 26, 2013
The secret gay history of the Royal Society

Mark Govier asks why the Royal Society, Britain’s national scientific organization, hides its great gay roots from Francis Bacon to Isaac Newton

Almost everyone has heard of the Royal Society, the UK’s national scientific organization. Founded in 1660, it continues on to this very day. What most people don’t know – it’s a well-kept secret – is that the Royal Society happens to be the creation of some very clever 17th century gays.

Bizarrely, the Royal Society thinks this is ‘inappropriate’ to recognize this, let alone discuss it. But without the input of these gays, the Royal Society would have never been.

March 26, 2013
The secret gay history of the Royal Society

Mark Govier asks why the Royal Society, Britain’s national scientific organization, hides its great gay roots from Francis Bacon to Isaac Newton

Almost everyone has heard of the Royal Society, the UK’s national scientific organization. Founded in 1660, it continues on to this very day. What most people don’t know – it’s a well-kept secret – is that the Royal Society happens to be the creation of some very clever 17th century gays.

Bizarrely, the Royal Society thinks this is ‘inappropriate’ to recognize this, let alone discuss it. But without the input of these gays, the Royal Society would have never been.

January 15, 2013
Oxford Union slammed for inviting three gay haters

Oxford University debating society invited three hate speakers to discuss gay parenting, while dropping far-right politician, Nick Griffin, who they claimed was invited ‘by mistake’

World-famous debating society, The Oxford Union, has invited three gay hate camapigners to promote their views on gay parenting.

The debate at Oxford University in southern England, one of the world's most famous educational establishments, will take place on Thursday (17 January) with well-known homophobes Scott Lively, Winston McKenzie and Peter D Williams invited to take part.

January 15, 2013
Oxford Union slammed for inviting three gay haters

Oxford University debating society invited three hate speakers to discuss gay parenting, while dropping far-right politician, Nick Griffin, who they claimed was invited ‘by mistake’

World-famous debating society, The Oxford Union, has invited three gay hate camapigners to promote their views on gay parenting.

The debate at Oxford University in southern England, one of the world's most famous educational establishments, will take place on Thursday (17 January) with well-known homophobes Scott Lively, Winston McKenzie and Peter D Williams invited to take part.

July 29, 2012
Oxford Uni rewrites ancient dress code for trans students

Students will now be allowed to wear the ceremonial dress code of either gender to exams breaking a centuries old tradition

Oxford University has rewritten their ancient academic dress code following concerns it was unfair for transgender students.

Under the new regulations, students taking exams or attending formal occasions will now be allowed to wear ceremonial clothing appropriate for either gender.

As of 4 August, candidates at the top British university can choose whether to wear a suit and white bow tie, or a skirt, white blouse and stockings for their exam.

July 29, 2012
Oxford Uni rewrites ancient dress code for trans students

Students will now be allowed to wear the ceremonial dress code of either gender to exams breaking a centuries old tradition

Oxford University has rewritten their ancient academic dress code following concerns it was unfair for transgender students.

Under the new regulations, students taking exams or attending formal occasions will now be allowed to wear ceremonial clothing appropriate for either gender.

As of 4 August, candidates at the top British university can choose whether to wear a suit and white bow tie, or a skirt, white blouse and stockings for their exam.

July 3, 2012
London older people’s festival to showcase 1950s gay drama

The London arts festival for the over 60s returns with a play concerning the troubles of being gay in 1950s Britain

The Capital Age Festival returns for its tenth year with a performance of gay drama The Real Me.

The play follows the life of Oxford University student Albert, who looks back on his life in 1950s Britain when homosexuality was a criminal offence. The climax of the play involves Albert’s first crush, Jimmy, walking back into his life after 60 years.

July 3, 2012
London older people’s festival to showcase 1950s gay drama

The London arts festival for the over 60s returns with a play concerning the troubles of being gay in 1950s Britain

The Capital Age Festival returns for its tenth year with a performance of gay drama The Real Me.

The play follows the life of Oxford University student Albert, who looks back on his life in 1950s Britain when homosexuality was a criminal offence. The climax of the play involves Albert’s first crush, Jimmy, walking back into his life after 60 years.