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LGBT+ Staff Network Trans Support Statement, June 2020

We stand FIRMLY with our trans colleagues and students!  Following consultation, it has been reported that the UK government is planning to scrap proposed changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 which would have removed the current costly, lengthy and humiliating process required to change one’s legal gender. … Continue reading

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Rainbows in Religion Symposium 2020

On Wednesday 26th February 2020 we will be hosting the Rainbows in Religion event in Sibson Lecture Theatre 3. Aimed at students and staff alike, this event brings together speakers exploring topics relevant to both religious and LGBT+ communities, and … Continue reading

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Network Lunches and Meetings

The next informal network lunch in Cantebury will be on Thursday 6th February 2020 12noon-2pm in the Gulbenkian Cafe. The next informal network lunch in Medway will be on Monday 17th Feburary 2020 12noon-2m in the No1 Bistro. The next … Continue reading

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Official statement from the University of Kent’s LGBT+ Staff Network

In response to the University’s decision to host the Lambeth Conference 2020 Network members are deeply disappointed and hurt by the University’s decision to host the Lambeth Bishop’s Conference 2020 despite the Church’s decision to exclude same-sex spouses (see statement … Continue reading

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Statement from Christin Hoene, Chair of the LGBT+ Staff Network, to Council

The following statement was read by the VC to Council at their meeting in April: Given that I don’t know the details of yours and David’s meeting with the Archbishop and the ensuing developments of the discussion within and between … Continue reading

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Official statement from the University of Kent’s LGBT+ Staff Network

The University of Kent’s LGBT+ Staff Network is deeply concerned about the University’s hosting of the 2020 Lambeth Bishop’s Conference. The Archbishop of Canterbury has explicitly chosen to single out bishops’ same sex spouses for exclusion. In a recent statement, … Continue reading

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Gay as in Happy

We’re here, we’re queer, and we want to hear your stories! The University of Kent’s LGBT+ Staff Network is looking to publish Gay as in Happy, a collection of interviews and personal stories that focus on LGBTQ+ members of staff, … Continue reading

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