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Pride Month

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

Hear, you can read more about the work of just two of our graduates and researchers. You can also explore upcoming events, including Cambridge and Essex Pride: everyone's welcome.

Dr Christoper Owen

From intention to action

ARU graduate Dr Christopher Owen is the founder of Coliberate, a social enterprise that explores the root causes of inequality.

Read Christopher's story
Catherine Meads

Improving LGBTQ+ health outcomes

Prof Catherine Meads' research is focusing on professionals' knowledge and awareness or LGBTQ+ healthcare issues.

Discover Catherine's work

Events

This summer we're sponsoring Pride events in our cities of Cambridge and Chelmsford. We're also hosting the inaugural QueerER conference, which will explore LGBTQ+ education and inclusion.

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Cambridge Pride

13 June

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Essex Pride

20 June

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QueerER conference

3 June


Creating an inclusive community

At ARU we're committed to being, and growing, a safe and inclusive LGBTQ+ community.

We do this by:

Read more about the support available to LGBTQ+ students.

News and research

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Why inclusive school leadership is now crucial
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Mortality rates highlight importance of safer environments
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LGBTQ+ Research Group