Welcome to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Staff Network.
The network enables LGBT staff to come together to share information, support and, by signalling a LGBT presence on campus, to ensure we maintain a comfortable and fully inclusive environment in which we can each reach our full potential without fear of discrimination.
Join us for Pinknic!
Sheffield's very first pink picnic, the Sheffield Pinknic, will be held in Weston Park on Sunday 15th September. This free event, sponsored by the University, is aimed at all LGBT communities in Sheffield. Drop in from 12 noon to 7pm for an afternoon of entertainment, food, drink, and community.
Pinknic organisers are still on the lookout for people who may be able to help on the day, so if you are interested in contributing to this new event please e-mail pinknic@lgbtsheffield.co.uk.
The LGBT Network:
- Provides a forum for networking and a means of peer support between LGBT staff
- Offers the opportunity for colleagues from all areas of the University to inform and collaborate on LGBT action
- Communicates information and updates to colleagues interested in LGBT matters
- Offers a range of training and development opportunities
- Liaises with other groups, e.g., staff and student societies, to share information
The Network meets formally four times a year, usually between 1pm and 2pm on campus to discuss Network progress and business. We also try to alternate between focussed meetings and open social gatherings where we can catch up over a cup of tea or coffee. All LGBT members of staff are welcome to come along.
We encourage and welcome suggestions for future network dates and would value your input to help shape the future of the group.
We also have a dedicated LGBT uSpace, to enable LGBT members of staff to network, discuss issues and share key documents electronically. To join this uSpace, please email us on lgbtnetwork@sheffield.ac.uk
We warmly welcome all LGBT colleagues to the network.
Contact us
To join the network please email lgbtnetwork@sheffield.ac.uk
If you wish to know more about the network, or just want a friendly ear to talk to, please feel free in confidence to contact:
Network Chair:
Tom Reaney on t.reaney@sheffield.ac.uk
Founder Members:
Jackie Marsh on j.a.marsh@sheffield.ac.uk or
Nicky Hallett on n.a.hallett@sheffield.ac.uk
The group has its own Terms of Reference which includes its aims and objectives, and a confidentiality statement.