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Manchester, UK · 20 June 2019

NADSN & LGBT+ NoN
1st Joint National Intersectionality Conference

Unearthing the hidden voices: intersectionalities in higher education

 

Overview

For the first time, the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks (NADSN) and the LGBT+ Network of Networks in Higher Education (LGBT+ NoN) came together to host a joint national conference exploring the intersection of disability, sexuality, gender identity, and other identities.

Supported by The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University, the event created space for shared learning, dialogue, and reflection on intersectionality in higher education. Here, you can access materials, resources, and presentations from the conference.

None of us lives with a single identity, and there is tremendous overlap between the work of both NADSN and LGBT+ NoN. This conference was created to promote equity and understand how multiple forms of discrimination can impact an individual. 

Staff, researchers, and advocates gathered to examine the overlapping realities of disabled and LGBT+ staff and explore how intersecting identities shape experiences in the workplace and beyond. 

Through keynote sessions, workshops, and collaborative discussions, the day highlighted both the challenges and opportunities of building more inclusive environments.

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Opening Remarks

Unearthing the hidden voices: intersectionalities in higher education.

Opening Address by Professor Anna Lawson (Patron of NADSN).

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NADSN | National Association of Disabled Staff Networks | Keynote Speech | Young Woman on a Stage with Stage Lights Behind

Plenary Session 2

Intersectionality: A Gifted Contribution to University Life and Leadership.

Keynote Speech by Dr Fiona A Kumari Campbell.

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Plenary Session 1

Identity, Construction and Choice: What it means to be “out” and how we view and present ourselves.

Keynote Speech by David Ruebain.

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Plenary Session 3

Examining the intersection between Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity and Mental Health.

Speech, Closing Remarks and Conclusions by Stuart McKenna.

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Conference Materials

Additional Resources

Here you can find all the additional resources from this conference.

NADSN Resources

​​Moving the Work Forward

This conference reflects NADSN’s commitment to inclusion without exception. It recognises that experiences of disability are shaped by identity, context, and lived experience.

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Other Resources

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Immune System Disorders in the Workplace
Immune System Disorders in the Workplace

This recorded lecture explores how immune system disorders affect individuals in the workplace, and what that means for colleagues, teams, and organisations.

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National consultation and inquiry responses
National consultation and inquiry responses

Browse a collection of NADSN’s contributions to consultations, inquiries, and research.

These reflect the experiences and perspectives shared across the network and highlight key themes affecting disabled staff.

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Policies
Policies

See examples of organisational policies and frameworks shared by NADSN members. 

Use these to inform your staff network or fine-tune your own approach.

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