The event is set to be delivered in collaboration with the International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (INQYR) and will discuss the biggest challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face today.
‘LGBTQ+ people navigate complex social, cultural and structural environments that significantly influence their health and well-being,’ Dr Willem Stander, research fellow at the University of Birmingham and co-chair of the INQR UK regional network said. ‘And, despite facing discrimination and systemic barriers, LGBTQ+ people demonstrate remarkable strength and adaptability. This event will bring together experts to foster knowledge exchange across disciplines, career paths and career stages, so we can improve outcomes for LGBTQ+ people across health, wellbeing and resilience.’
Due to premier on 22nd May, which coincides with Birmingham Pride, the event will be taking place at The Exchange.
Policymakers and academics from across the globe are set to gather to speak at the conference. This includes Dr Liam Cahill, senior lecturer in LGBTQ+ psychology at Nottingham Trent University and Dr Sebastian Cordoba, senior lecturer in psychology at London Metropolitan University, who are also both co-chairs of the INQR UK regional network.
Professor Shelley L. Craig, who specialises in social work at the University of Toronto and is chair of sexual and gender minority youth and principal investigator of INQYR, is the keynote speaker at the symposium.
‘Now, more than ever, we need to stand together to support out LGBTQ+ youth and young adults across the glove. This INQYR symposia brings together innovative researchers and community leaders to offer opportunities to better address the emerging needs of LGBTQ+ populations across the UK through inspiring collaborations, creative solutions and rigorous science,’ Professor Craig said.
‘I am delighted to join the esteemed faculty, staff and students at the University of Birmingham to welcome out INQYR attendees.’
More information, including how to secure tickets for the event, can be accessed here.
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