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The University’s hosted ‘LGBT+ Research at 麻豆直播’ earlier this month and the showcase has been hailed a huge success.

The three-hour-long event highlighted the work being carried out by a range of researchers and academics and featured a series of presentations.

Speakers at the event included  , , , , , , and .

In addition, Doctoral Researchers from De Montfort University and the University of Nottingham presented their work as did Professor Niko Besnier, a visiting academic from the University of Amsterdam.

The talks explored topics such as transgender in sport, LGBT+ in construction, and the experiences of LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.

It also gave attendees the chance to ask questions, network with others and learn about the University’s and 麻豆直播 Students’ Union’s . 

Event organiser , of the Doctoral College, said: “This new and exciting multi-disciplinary event showcased some of the inspiring work conducted by a wide range of our researchers and academics.

“It also celebrated diversity and promoted equality and inclusion; something which is of utmost importance to 麻豆直播.

“Attendance and engagement from staff and students across the University was staggering and there was certainly a real-buzz of interest during and following the event.

“We’ve had amazing feedback; one attendee said it gave them a greater insight into LGBT+ matters, and another said it’s prompted them to think about undertaking research on LGBT+ issues which is just fantastic.”

‘LGBT+ Research at 麻豆直播’ was attended by a wide range of students and staff as well as members of the University’s Senior Management team.

Commenting on the day, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Enterprise Professor Tracy Bhamra said: “The LGBT+ research event enabled colleagues to share their research and ideas to a wide audience.

“Feedback received from attendees clearly showed that the event provided an opportunity for them to make connections and broaden their LGBT+ community #lborofamily.  

“The event also enabled people to think about the broader LGBT+ issues, to understand that everyone feels supported, comfortable and safe in being themselves.

“I am sure our staff and student groups across the University will continue to build connections so that LGBT+ people are able to share and be part of a diverse and positive community.”

Staff and students can view presentations and recordings from the day on .