The Lancaster University LGBT+ Staff Network was established to support and empower LGBT+ staff and postgraduate students. We are an inclusive and welcoming space for anyone who defines themselves as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, non-binary, queer, intersex, asexual or questioning (LGBTQIA+) and our allies.
We aim to support LGBTQIA+ staff and postgraduate students at the University, regardless of their gender, age, nationality, ethnicity, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristic.
Members of staff can contact the LGBT+ Staff Network for confidential support and advice on LGBTQIA+ issues. The Network is also an informal point of contact for issues related to being LGBTQIA+ and can confidentially signpost people to relevant services available within the University.
We hold informal bi-monthly lunchtime meetings where we meet to chat and discuss current initiatives, ideas and concerns. There are also occasional social events held off-campus in the evening. Currently all meetings are held via Teams.
We take part in nationally important events such as local Pride marches, LGBT History Month and Trans Day of Remembrance.
We help to promote good practice across the university, sharing our expertise to drive forward policy changes. We recently contributed to Lancaster University’s Trans Equality Policy and Guidance, and are currently contributing towards Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index: a benchmarking tool used by employers in the UK to assess their achievements and level of progress on LGBT+ equality as compared to Stonewall’s criteria and other institutions’ good practice.
We have recently formed a Safe Home Base LGBTQIA+ Ally Network, where staff can volunteer to be a visible, safe port of call for staff and students. You can find out more about this here: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/edi/inclusive-lancaster/safe-home-base/.
To join the LGBT+ Staff Network, please email lgbtstaffnetwork@lancaster.ac.uk and we will add you to our mailing list and Team.
Our mailing list is confidential and we are fully compliant with GDPR.
Please click here for our LGBT Staff Network Updated Terms of Reference