LGBT+ and Women in STEM in Biology
The School of Biological Sciences is dedicated to supporting our LGBT+ staff and students and fostering an inclusive community where everyone feels comfortable and safe.
LGBT+ lunches
Lunches where LGBTQ+ staff and students (and allies) can get together and be themselves in a welcoming environment, with a free lunch!
LGBT+ Student Society
The LGBT+ society is a student led society to support, represent and unite the LGBT+ population of the University of Bristol. They are a judgement-freesociety offering a great way to meet like-minded people, discuss LGBT+ issues and also have a lot of fun through our coffee afternoons, pub quizzes, nights out, movie nights, and inter-university events.
LGBT+ Staff Network
The University LGBT+ Staff Network network organises monthly/regular socials which get put on the website and are advertised in our newsletter. The network also provides a forum where staff can share their experiences and ideas. Past socials incude afternoon tea, games night, picnics, pantomime, LGBT+ History Month walks, bowling and many more! Photos can be found here.
Women in STEM
The School of Biological Sciences is committed to the advancement and promotion of women in the biological sciences. We recognise the importance of encouraging and inspiring the next generation of female scientists.
Athena SWAN
The Athena SWAN charter recognises advancements in gender equality, from representation to career progression to success for all individuals. We are working together, across the School, to ensure we have a fair and stimulating working environment that will benefit both men and women.
Soapbox Science
Soapbox Science is a novel public outreach platform for promoting women scientists and the science they do. The events transform public areas into an arena for public learning and scientific debate; they follow the format of London Hyde Park’s Speaker’s Corner, which is historically an arena for public debate.