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LGBTQ&A

Honouring LGBT+ History Month through collaboration and community.

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.

C/w: the content and conversation of this webinar may be emotionally challenging and some people may find the subject matter upsetting. Support for University of Cumbria Students can be accessed via Student Support | MyCumbria and staff can access the internal Health and Wellbeing Hub, alongside the range of support organisations located at Useful Links, Guidance & Signposting - University of Cumbria

LGBTQ&A

Meet our 2024 Panellists

Our panellists pledge to provide an inclusive and safe environment in which they recognise our differences as our strengths, seeking and valuing different perspectives and ideas, in an environment that is without prejudice and bias.

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    Ann-Marie Houghton

    (she/her) Panel Moderator, Lancaster University Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

  • Photo of Brian Webster-Henderson

    Brian Webster-Henderson

    (he/him) University of Cumbria Deputy Vice-Chancellor

  • Photo of Benjamin Dalton

    Benjamin Dalton

    (he/they) Lancaster University Lecturer in French Studies and Queer Medical Humanities Network Lead

  • Photo of Ali Richards

    Ali Richards

    (she/her) University of Cumbria Lecturer Nursing Associate

  • Photo of Martine Dawber

    Martine Dawber

    (she/her) Lancaster University Disabled Employee's Network and LGBTQIA+ Ally Network Deputy Chair

  • Photo of Angie Illman

    Angie Illman

    (They/Them) Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) Project Manager

  • Photo of Tomi Jackson

    Tomi Jackson

    (He/Him) Project Manager at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Member of the LGBT+ Network & Finance EDI Ambassador

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    TBC

    Lancaster University Student's Union

Event Format

Moderator and Panellist

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LGBTQ&A 2024: Health and Wellbeing

LGBTQ&A was 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. The panel featured:

Ann-Marie Houghton (she/her) (LU), Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Brian Webster-Henderson (he/him) University of Cumbria Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Benjamin Dalton (he/they) Lancaster University Lecturer in French Studies and Queer Medical Humanities Network Lead

Ali Richards (she/her) University of Cumbria Lecturer Nursing Associate

Angie Illman (they/them) Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) Project Manager

Tomi Jackson (he/him) Project Manager at University of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Member of the LGBT+ Newtok & Finance EDI Ambassador

Josh Newsham (he/him) Lancaster University LGBTQ+ Student's Union Officer

Watch on YouTube

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Collaborative LGBTQ&A: Allyship and Parenting Event 2023

In February 2023 as part of LGBTQ+ history month, the second in the annual collaborative series with Lancaster University was released. You can access the audio recording here, which featured the following panels members:

Ann-Marie Houghton (she/her) (LU), Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI);

Brian Webster-Henderson (he/him) University of Cumbria Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Hannah Rosbrook-Brown (she/they) Lancaster University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor

Joanne Scott (she/her) University of Cumbria LGBTQ Staff Network EDIW Rep

Victoria Simpson (she/her) Lancaster University LGBTQIA+ Ally Network

Annabelle Robinson (they/them) University of Cumbria Student’s Union Welfare Officer

Josh Newsham (he/him) Lancaster University LGBTQ+ Student's Union Officer

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Collaborative LGBTQ&A Panel Event 2022

In February 2022, as part of LGBTQ+ History Month, the University of Cumbria collaborated with Lancaster University for “LGBTQ&A”. This collaborative panel discussion answered questions on policy, support, allyship and LGBTQ+ community questions. The panel featured:

Ann-Marie Houghton (she/her) (LU), Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI);

Joanne Scott (she/her) (UoC), LGBTQ Staff Network EDIW Rep;

Terry Abbott (LU), LGBTQ+ Staff Network Lead;

Molly McConnell (she/they) (UoC), Student’s Union Welfare Officer;

Sophie Schulz (he/she/they) (LU), LGBTQ+ Student's Union Officer;

Lee McDermott (he/him) (UoC), Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer and Staff LGBTQ+ Network Co-chair;

Monet Booker (she/they) (LU), LGBTQIA+ Ally Network Lead. 

Watch on YouTube

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LGBTQ+ History Month 2021

In February 2021, staff and student network members marked LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of videos exploring their personal journeys and experiences. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian Webster-Henderson and UCSU Welfare Officer Molly McConnell kicked off the month by introducing both networks, their identities, and how these spaces impact and support them. As part of LGBTQ+ History Month, the University of Cumbria hosted 'A Life Worth Living' in an online collaborative panel discussion.

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Click here to learn about our LGBTQ+ Staff Network