Gender & Sexual Orientation

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual staff in Higher Education

UCEA worked in partnership with the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) on the first national survey into the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) staff and students in higher education.

Led by Professor Gill Valentine, Professor Paul Plummer and Dr Nichola Wood from the University of Leeds, the research, Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender experiences of higher education, identified barriers and other issues specifically affecting LGB&T staff and students. The research is now complete and available by following this link. 

Academics, managers, representatives of the trade unions, NUS, HEFCE, Universities Personnel Association, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Stonewall and Press for Change have all been involved in the production of the survey.