Lauren Sykes

LGBT+ Officer

Hi, I'm Lauren I'm a 3rd year film and media student and I'll be your LGBT+ officer this year. It's my job to represent the LGBT+ students of Newcastle. I aim to make sure everyone is represented and listen to the voices of LGBT+ students

7 posts

Last post 11 Mar 2019

Last comment 09 Jun 2018

End of Term Report March 2019 LGBT+ Officer Mon 11 Mar 2019 12:51 What have I done this term? Ran LGBT+ alongside LGBT+ society which was very successful. Had discussions with Jack...

Objectives

What's been achieved:

Ran a successful Trans awareness with Charlotte (Marginalised Genders Officers) this included informational videos, events, a panel and a new web page. All of this is to help the trans and non binary student experience more comfortable and providing as much support as possible.
Currently working on marketing and promotion for LGBT+ week in February.

What's next:

Run LGBT+ Week alongside LGBT+ Society, raising awareness about the LGBT+ presence in the student body, experiences and issues faced in the LGBT+ community.
Speak to political society presidents about a debate or discussion about how each party supports the LGBT+ community.
Speak to Jack Green about raising awareness about Zero Discrimination Day (1st March).