How is it for you? LGB&T experience of higher education

In the first national survey of its kind, Equality Challenge Unit has commissioned research into the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) staff and students in higher education.

Led by Professor Gill Valentine, Professor Paul Plummer and Dr Nichola Wood from the University of Leeds, the research will identify any barriers or other issues specifically affecting LGB&T staff and students.

The research findings, due to be published in March 2009, will establish whether higher education institutions need to take further action to support these groups.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, Stonewall, Press for Change, academics, managers, representatives of the Universities and Colleges Employers Association, the trade unions, NUS, HEFCE and Universities Personnel Association have all been involved in the production of the survey, which is open to all LGB&T staff and students.

Visit www.equalsurvey.co.uk to complete the fully confidential survey.