Pansexual Visibility Day takes place annually on 24 May, and celebrates and recognises those who identify as pansexual. The day is about raising awareness and increasing the visibility of pansexual identities in the LGBTQ+ community.
What is pansexuality?
Pan means ‘all’ and pansexuality means attraction to all gender identities or attraction regardless of gender identity.
Pansexuality differs from bisexuality, being bisexual means being attracted to multiple gender identities. Pansexuality is included under the bisexual umbrella, and some bisexual people also identify as pansexual, and vice versa.
Shushma Patel, Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Dean, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media, said: “Pansexual Visibility Day gives us the opportunity to raise awareness, celebrate and support our pansexual peers to be their authentic selves. At DMU we are proud of our pansexual students and staff and it is our diversity that makes DMU such a great place to study and work.”
Role models
Role models are vitally important as we work towards a more inclusive university, that is diverse at all levels of the organisation. You can find other role model profiles here. If you would like to become a DMU role model please take a look at our Role Model Guidance and email equality@dmu.ac.uk to register your interest.
Guidance on being an ally
You can access DMU’s guidance on how to be a good LGBTQ+ ally here.
UK’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, Stonewall, has published the 5 common misconceptions about pansexuality.
How to report homophobia, biphobia, intersexism and transphobia, and support available
No Space for Hate
DMU’s No Space for Hate project reinforces our commitment to challenge inappropriate behaviours and provide practical support to students who are victims, survivors or witnesses of hate or harassment. This comprises of a policy, website, anonymous reporting tool, a specialised service which outlines support and reporting options, specialist staff within Security and new mandatory training for staff involved in the disciplinary process.
Join the LGBTQ+ student society
At DMU, we also have student societies that can offer a forum and support for LGBTQ+ students and allies. For details on how to join, please click here.
Posted on Wednesday 22 May 2024