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LGBT+ History Month Talk with Professor Catherine Lee MBE

Professor Catherine Lee shares her personal experiences as a teacher during Section 28 and her journey to involvement with the BAFTA-nominated film Blue Jean.

LGBT+ History Month Talk with Professor Catherine Lee MBE

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A former Suffolk schoolteacher turned university leader, Professor Lee will draw on her book 'Pretended' to discuss teaching under Section 28 (1988-2003), a law that affected thousands of LGBT+ teachers across the country.

She'll share memories of her time teaching in Suffolk and Liverpool, and reveal how her experiences led to her involvement with the critically-acclaimed 2022 film Blue Jean.

Currently Pro Vice Chancellor at Anglia Ruskin University, Professor Lee brings a unique perspective on this important period of LGBT+ history.

The event is free to attend and no booking is required.

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