Pride Month

June is Pride Month, an opportunity to recognise the influence and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.

This summer we sponsored Pride events in our cities of Cambridge and Chelmsford. And year-round, we conduct research into issues that issues that matter to LBGTQ+ communities: you can read more about some of our projects below.

Research at ARU

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INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH

LGBTQ+ Research Group

At ARU, a network of staff and students is pursuing research with LBGTQ+ communities on issues that matter to them.

Read about the Group's work
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Research project

Improving healthcare service provision for LGBTQ+ patients

This project investigates patients' experiences of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia, and healthcare professionals' knowledge and awareness of LGBTQ+ healthcare issues.

Read more about the project
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REF case study

Transforming the career prospects of LGBTQ+ teachers

Understanding the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ teachers has helped increase the number of LGBT teachers in UK school leadership roles.

Explore Prof Catherine Lee's work
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REF case study

Improved workplace outcomes for sexual-orientation and gender-identity minorities

Research on the experiences of sexual-orientation and gender-identity minorities in the workplace has helped employers become more inclusive.

Explore Prof Nick Drydakis' work
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REF case study

Enhancing policy, practice and organisational attitudes for LGBTQIA+ inclusivity

ARU research on marginalised identities has helped various UK employers improve their equality and inclusivity policies, practices, and cultures.

Explore Prof Patricia MacCormack's work
Find out about support for LGBTQ+ students at ARU

News and views

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Professor’s teaching experiences inspire film

News: 'Blue Jean' focuses on teaching under Section 28
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Heartstopper shows us what schools can be

Viewpoint: How the Netflix series contrasts with my school experience
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Safe and inclusive schools for trans students

Viewpoint: Are young people's voices missing from Government consultation?