Enriching the culture and communication of research on sexual and gender diversity at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê for staff and students.
Building on current research at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê on sexual and gender diversity, while also creating a new forum for debating and researching these issues in a global framework.
Providing a cohesive programme of activities to build on successful events hosted by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê in recent years during Diversity Month/LGBT History Month and supported by the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Equalities and Diversity Team and the LGBTQ+ Equalities Advisory Group.
Applying the collective skills of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê researchers towards achieving outcomes that will address issues of sexual and gender diversity in a global framework.
Attracting new students to taught degree programmes, while complementing existing programmes such as the MA in Gender, Society and Representation and modules across Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê that attend to sexual and gender diversity.
Encouraging innovative approaches to research-based teaching in LGBTQ studies, gender and sexuality studies, queer theory and related fields.
Catering for an expanding MPhil/PhD student community.