University of Cumbria LGBTQ+ Network
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The LGBTQ+ Staff Network was founded in September 2019 and now has over 50 members across our 5 campuses. The network sees colleagues come together every two months to share information, experiences, ideas, and concerns in a safe space that is open for all, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. That includes allies.
The key focus for the network is visibility, education, and the development of a social community on and off-campus.
Get to know more about our network with Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Health, Environment, and Innovation, Professor Brian Webster-Henderson.
Upcoming LGBTQ+ Staff Network Meetings
Meeting dates for the 2022/23 academic year:
- Thursday 1st Sept 12-1pm
- Tuesday 1st Nov 2-3pm
- Monday 16th Jan 12-1pm
- Welcoming Monet Booker, Terry Abbott and Martine Dawber from Lancaster University discussing "allyship"
- Thursday 9th March 2-3pm
- UoC rep talk linked to health
- UCSU rep talk focussing on student LGBTQ+ equality action and campaigns
- Monday 15th May 11-12
- UoC rep Daniel Dennis will be "Exploring the Public Sector Equality Duty in schools and the intersection of LGBTQ+ and faith"
- Tuesday 11th July 1:30-2:30
- Welcoming Sam Goober, Lis Barlow and Rob Johnson from St Mary's University discussing LGBTQ+ and faith
To join our next meeting and become a member of the LGBTQ+ staff network, please email LGBTQ@cumbria.ac.uk.
LGBTQ+ Staff Network Terms of Reference
Learn more about the LGBTQ+ Staff Network Terms of Reference.
Initially, the Terms of Reference will be reviewed after one year. Following this, the review will take place every two years.
Next Review: May 2022