The Queer Experience in Mathematics
The workshop aims to bring together LGBTQ+-identifying mathematicians in the UK, especially those early in their careers. We intend that our programme will increase the internal visibility of community members to each other, providing them inspiration and channels for seeking support and building mentoring relationships.
LGBTQ+ mathematicians will discuss what they believe are the priorities for support resources, policy changes, etc. needed by the community; this will be distilled by the organisers into a final report that will be circulated to participants. It will also be used to inform the activities of the QED Maths Network.
This workshop is funded by the LMS Inclusion and Diversity Fund.
Schedule
12.00 Welcome
12.15 Plenary lecture: Marina Logares, U Complutense, Madrid
13.30 Lunch break. Lunch will be provided for all participants.
14.00 Statement of provocations by the panel, and initial panel discussions
15.00 Round-table discussions in small groups
15.45 Coffee break
16.15 Summative discussion
17.00 End, informal dinner to follow
Participants are invited to contribute a short provocation on an aspect of the queer experience in mathematics and to join the panel. If you'd like to do that, please state that when you register.
Organizing Committee
Madeleine Moore, Loughborough
Thomas Bartsch, Loughborough
Alex Fink, Queen Mary
Daniel Ratliff, Northumbria University
Code of conduct
We want the workshop to be a safe and welcoming space for everybody, whoever they may be. We ask all participants to take an active role in creating an inclusive environment for each other. Please keep in mind that behaviour or language that is acceptable to some people may be perceived as inappropriate by others. The organisers will not tolerate any form of harassment, including exclusionary jokes. If you are harassed or made to feel unwelcome, or you witness someone else receiving this kind of treatment, please talk to one of the organizers.
Financial support
There are funds available to support the travel costs of participants, preferentially students. Please make requests for support, including an estimate of the cost, when you register. The deadline for requests is 31 May 2025.
Accessibility
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Please contact the organizers if you have any questions or concerns.
Travel Information
- Car - The university is two miles from Junction 23 of the M1. Visit our website for details of car parking arrangements.
- Rail - Loughborough railway station is a 10-15 minutes bus/taxi ride from the university or 30-40 minutes on foot.
- Air -The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport. We encourage you to avoid air travel if possible - Loughborough is well connected by train.
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Accommodation
The following are a short distance away from Brockington and Schofield buildings:
Contact and booking details
- Name
- Madeleine Moore, Thomas Bartsch
- Email address
- M.R.Moore@lboro.ac.uk, T.Bartsch@lboro.ac.uk
- Booking information
- Please book by 31 May if you are requesting financial support.