LGBTQ+ Network
Welcome to the University's LGBTQ+ Network. We welcome all individuals who work for the University, a College or an associated institution, who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender, or who are questioning their identity (LGBTQ).
The "+" sign is an umbrella term to represent minority gender identities and sexual orientations not included explicitly in the term LGBTQ.
The LGBTQ+ Network was set up following a staff consultation carried out in 2006. It was launched as the LGBT+ Staff Network, but was relaunched as the LGBTQ+ Network in 2022. It provides support and advice to LGBTQ+ staff at the University and to act as a forum for consultation between staff and the University's governing body.
What does the LGBTQ+ Network do?
Alongside the University's other Diversity Networks the LGBTQ+ Network provides information and support to staff, assists with the co-ordination of diversity events and helps the University to progress equality by:
- Providing a regular forum for discussing diversity issues at work or study.
- Providing networking opportunities.
- Raising issues in a safe environment.
- Contributing to policy development and implementation.
- Organising social events.
- Arranging events to raise awareness and celebrate diversity.
- Contributing to staff development activities.
The Network also provides informal buddying and mentoring initiatives and links to LGBTQ+ communities.
The LGBTQ+ Network is co-chaired by Dr Samuel McDermott and Dr Natalie Lazar Adler
Our membership
The LGBTQ+ Network embraces the unique diversity of the Collegiate University. Members are drawn from all staff groups from across the Departments, Colleges and associated institutions, including Cambridge Press & Assessment. Reflecting the distinctive needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities is a Network Priority, which is demonstrated in membership of the Network Committee. We also regularly hold events for all of the communities and undertake surveys to find out the needs and profile of the Network. If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary/gender non-conforming, the Network is an inclusive space for all.
I'm LGBTQ+, how can I join the Network?
- You can visit our website University of Cambridge LGBTQ+ Network (unicamlgbtq.com)
- You can join by signing up to our mailing list. You will be asked to provide an email address only. Your request will then be approved by a member of the Network committee. The full list of email addresses is only visible to specific members of the Network committee as well as central University EDI staff. It is never shared with any other third parties or any other University institutions.
- You can also email equality@admin.cam.ac.uk with any enquiries.
I'm not LGBT or Q, how can I support this area of work?
If you would like to know more about, get involved with, or support the LGBTQ+ Network, but don't identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary, contact equality@admin.cam.ac.uk.