LGBTQ+ Staff Network
Learn about the LGBTQ+ Staff Network, an inclusive group for all LGBTQIA+ staff and PhD students at СÀ¶ÊÓƵ.
About the network
The LGBTQ+ Staff Network seeks to raise awareness and understanding of issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. It aims to share and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQIA+ people and groups, and amplify or echo LGBTQIA+ voices.
The network also tries to contribute to decision-making processes and policy changes across the university, getting feedback and suggestions from network members throughout the year.
The LGBTQ+ Staff Network delivers activities at different points in the year to commemorate key LGBTQIA+ events, milestones and days of remembrance.
Join the network
As a member of the LGBTQ+ Staff Network you can:
- join LGBTQIA+ events and initiatives being delivered by the LGBTQ+ Staff Network across the year
- read the LGBTQ+ Staff Network newsletter (coming soon)
- meet new colleagues and catch up with friends in LGBTQ+ Staff Network socials
- share your voice through feedback mechanisms and creative outlets
- get advice from the LGBTQ+ Staff Network team.
For further information or to join the network, email lgbt-staff@sussex.ac.uk.
Allyship
The LGBTQ+ Staff Network appreciates the importance and strength of , and allies are welcome to the majority of events and initiatives run by the network. However, to maintain a feeling of safety in specific spaces, some activities may only be open to colleagues within the LGBTQIA+ community. Whenever this is the case, it will be clearly outlined in the activity details.
Meet the team
The LGBTQ+ Network is managed by an organising committee comprised of LGBTQ+ colleagues from across the university. You can find out more about the team below.
Keira ThomasShe/HerCo-chairkt436@sussex.ac.uk |
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Faye TucknottShe/HerCo-chairf.tucknott@sussex.ac.uk |
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She/TheyBisexual Reph.j.la-chapelle@sussex.ac.uk
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She/HerGeneral Committee Supportclare.brown@sussex.ac.uk |
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He/HimSecretaryi.sinclair@sussex.ac.uk |
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She/HerBisexual Rephsm29@sussex.ac.uk
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