Who are the Trinity LGBT Staff Network?
The Trinity LGBT Staff Network was founded in December 2015 by a group of staff members interested in connecting the LGBTQ+ community on campus, socialising, sharing experiences and representing the voice of the staff in university business and policy making. Membership of the Network is open to any staff member interested in the LGBTQ+ community.
With support from the Equality Office, the Director of Diversity & Inclusion and Human Resources, a number of successful initial meetings and events were organised including an Éigse Thuar Ceatha / Trinity Rainbow Celebration, organised by the Irish Language Office and initial proposers of the network in collaboration with An Cumann Gaelach and Q Soc – Trinity LGBT, and an event celebrating the anniversary of the same-sex marriage referendum.
Since then, the Network has grown to be one of the largest and most active staff representation groups at Trinity and across the higher education sector. Our volunteer committee organise a range of activities each year including a monthly social, a ‘Pride in Research’ academic symposium, and Pride Month celebrations including a Pride Celebration in the Provost’s Garden for Network members and guests. We also work on a number of projects to contribute to the LGBTQ+ experience at Trinity, including engaging with the College on policy and best practice, supporting external LGBTQ+ organisations in working with Trinity, promoting the queer history of the university, and more.
