LGBTQ&A 2026: Science & Innovation

Wednesday 18 February 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Venue

Hybrid: online on Microsoft Teams and in person , Meeting Room 2, A009

Open to

All Lancaster University (non-partner) students, Alumni, Applicants, External Organisations, Families and young people, Postgraduates, Prospective International Students, Prospective Postgraduate Students, Prospective Undergraduate Students, Public, Staff, Undergraduates

Registration

Free to attend - registration required

Registration Info

In-person registration is limited to members of LU and UoC LGBT+ staff, student and ally networks. For all other attendees, we request you register for the online event.

Event Details

Join us to learn from our panellists' experiences of advocating and impacting positive change across a range of scientific disciplines in our interactive Q&A panel.

The theme for LGBT History Month and our LGBTQ&A panel event this year is Science & Innovation.

What is LGBTQ&A?

LGBTQ&A is a bespoke collaboration series created by Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) teams and LGBTQ+ Student and Staff Networks to answer anonymously submitted LGBTQ+ questions in a safe space.

The purpose of these events is to share knowledge and foster a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in the Higher Education environment. Audience members, both in-person and online, are welcomed to ask questions about the topic of focus, with some submitted prior to the event, and some asked on the day. Our panellists can share their experiences, good practice, and promote critical resources and services to support their communities.

Speakers

Ali Sheen

Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University

Alice Rees

Psychology, Lancaster University

Claire Aindow

University of Cumbria

Kendi Guantai

Admin, Lancaster University

Professor Yanguo Jing

University of Cumbria

Siven Howard

Physics, Lancaster University

Contact Details

Name Hannah Rosbrook
Email

edi@lancaster.ac.uk

Website

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/edi/engagement/lgbtq-a/