Other networks in Oxford
Interdisciplinary Queer Studies Network
Oxford’s first interdisciplinary Queer Studies Network aims to bring together the many scholars at the University of Oxford whose work engages with queer studies, in order to open up new avenues for engagement with queer theory, marginalised voices and LGBTQIA+ experiences, art and activism.
Oxford Area Academic LGBT Staff Network
This informal network is for all lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) staff at Oxford Brookes University, University of Oxford (and its colleges), and Oxford University Press. Message the group via their Facebook page for up-to-date information on events and activities.
The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club
The Newcomers' Club is an organisation, run by volunteers, whose aim is to help the newly-arrived wives, husbands or partners of visiting scholars, of graduate students and of newly appointed academic members of the University to settle in and to give them the opportunity to meet people in Oxford.
Further employee benefits
The Work + Family Space is a University benefit for all employees that offers access to emergency back-up childcare and adultcare, a 'speak to an expert' phone line, and a wide range of guides and webinars.
Occupational Health provide support to all University employees on work-attributable problems and issues.
Further external resources relevant to LGBT+ inclusion
LGBT+ experiences in Higher Education
Stonewall’s LGBT in Britain – University report explores the nature and extent of discrimination faced by LGBT+ students.
The LGBT in Britain – work report explores the nature of discrimination experienced by LGBT+ employees and the effect that this has.
The experience of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual staff in Higher Education is a short research report from the Equality Challenge Unit based on qualitative data from staff working in Science, Engineering and Technology who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual.
LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace
LGBT+ at Work: A podcast mini-series (with transcript) focusing on the experience of LGBT+ professionals, the challenges they’ve faced and the role they believe HR can play in developing inclusive workplaces.
LGBTI+: pride and support at work: Acas podcast (with transcript) focusing on the importance of organisations supporting their LGBTI+ communities and what practical steps they can take to become a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Intersectionality
Information and resources for BAME and POC LGBT+ communities
Information and resources for disabled LGBT+ people and LGBT+ people with accessibility needs
