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Join Ulster University's LGBT+ Staff Network and Doctoral College on Friday 11 December 2026 at Ulster University's Belfast campus for a conference showcasing LGBTQ+ research from across the island of Ireland.
The conference brings together PhD researchers, Early Career Researchers, University colleagues and representatives from the local LGBTQ+ sector to share research, exchange ideas and build connections.
The programme will feature research presentations exploring a range of themes relating to sexual orientation, gender identity and LGBTQ+ lives and experiences.
We are also delighted to welcome Joe Walsh as our keynote speaker. Joe is a local LGBT+ activist and former Project Officer at HEReNI, with extensive knowledge of Northern Ireland's LGBT+ history and experience promoting and preserving our local LGBT+ heritage.
The conference provides an opportunity for PhD Researchers and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to showcase their research, exchange ideas and connect with others working across LGBTQ+ research and the wider community.
Whether you're involved in LGBTQ+ research or simply interested in learning more about the work taking place across the sector, we welcome you to attend.
Call for Abstracts
This year's call for abstracts is open to researchers from Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast and other institutions across the island of Ireland.
We welcome research exploring sexual orientation, gender identity, LGBTQ+ lives, culture, society and history, as well as research employing queer perspectives or methodologies.
Researchers can submit abstracts for:
- Oral presentations: 15-minute presentations, followed by 2–3 minutes for questions.
- Poster presentations: An opportunity to showcase research and engage with conference attendees.
Abstracts should be no more than 400 words, fit on one A4 page and be limited to one submission per person. Submissions will be subject to peer review.
Early Career Researchers must have passed their viva within the last five years and have no more than four years' postdoctoral research experience.
Submission deadline: Friday 27 November 2026, 5pm.
For further information, contact LGBTnetwork@ulster.ac.uk.
