The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ staff and post-graduate LGBTQ Network, was established in 2018. It's open to anyone who works at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and any postgraduate students who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer or questioning, plus friends and allies of our community.
Our Purpose
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LGBTQ Network was set up to provide a forum for networking and means of support, to offer the opportunity for colleagues from all areas of the University to inform and collaborate on LGBTQ action and to increase the visibility of LGBTQ issues in the workplace. Any staff or post-graduate students are welcome to become involved in the running of the Network or to attend the informal catch up meetings.
For more information about the Network please contact the network lead, Marcel Clusa or Nia Blackwell in HR at lgbtq@bangor.ac.uk
How the University Supports Us
The University assists and facilitates the Network, providing resources, rooms to meet etc. All staff and students are protected by the University's Dignity at Work and Study Policy. The Strategic Equality Plan 2024-2028 details the progress being made against key objectives in terms of equality, diversity and inclusion.
This shows the different ways in which the University is championing a supportive community that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion.
Where and When?
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LGBTQ+ Network meets online monthly via Teams, please email us at lgbtq@bangor.ac.uk for details of the next meeting.
We also meet informally for our LGBTQ+ Panad (panad is Welsh for cuppa) on the first Thursday of every month from 15:30 to 16:00 in Cegin, Pontio, effective from 05/10/2023. LGBTQ+ Panad is open to everyone and there's no need to register or be part of the Network to attend.
Celebrating Diversity at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
See below the programme of activities available to all staff and students to celebrate Pride this June 2026 at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ:
1 June | 1pm–2pm
Photographic History of Pride – Free WEBINAR
Join PrideQS for a look back at 50 years of LGBTQ+ civil rights activism through archive photography, reflecting on the progress made, the challenges faced, and the future of LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Book here:
3-18 June | Multiple screenings**
Madfabulous Film - Sinema Pontio
* 3 June - Preview screening + Q&A session – 7pm. Preview of Madfabulous, directed by Anglesey’s Celyn Jones, ahead of its official release. After the screening, Celyn Jones will take part in a Q&A session.
** 9 June – Pre-film Talk – 7pm. Dr Lowri Ann Rees and Dr Mari William from the History Department of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will give a short talk on the 5th Marquis Henry Cyril Paget and Plas Newydd before the film starts at 7.30pm.
Book here:
4 June | 3.30pm–4pm
LGBTQ+ Panad – Cegin, Pontio
Join the University LGBTQ+ Network for their monthly Panad to meet new people, network and find queer support from colleagues at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. No booking needed.
18 June | 2pm–3pm
The Power of Pride: an Intergenerational Conversation – Free WEBINAR
Join Stonewall for an intergenerational conversation between key figures in the Pride movement exploring the history of Pride and how we can show up, celebrate and resist together today.
Book here:
30 June | 5.30pm–7pm
Out in Nature: A walk to celebrate Pride at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ â€“ Free Event
Join the North Wales Wildlife Trust for a casual walk to explore some of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's fantastic nature spots. This event has been organised together with the University LGBTQ+ Network and Llyfrau Lliwgar – a local LGBTQ+ book club. You don't need to be a member of either to join!
More information
You can now watch some of our past events online in the links below:
This page is for the staff and post-graduate students’ LGBTQ Network. If you are looking for the student LGBTQ+ Society please follow the links below: