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STEM, LGBTQ & You 2025
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STEM, LGBTQ & You: The oSTEM UK Regional Conference.

https://cutt.ly/STEMLGBTQU-2025-Speaker-Form

#STEMLGBTQU
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Hosted annually during LGBTQ+ History Month in the UK (February)
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Very cool getting to bring Queer(ing) Ecology...the unbuilding of our realities...reimagining our relationship with ecology, to so many queer scientists and others at @stemlgbtqyou.bsky.social last week! So excited to speak more about this and for there to be more understandings to be built on...
Jasmine stands in front of a screen that states; "Queer(ing) Ecology...unbuilding our realities", she has a flower print shirt on and the podium in front of her has a green poster attached to its front.
February 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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🎥 Relive the best moments from STEM, LGBTQ & You 2025! 🌈✨

Our highlight video is here, but there’s more! Check your inbox for our feedback form, access to event photos, and ways to get more involved in shaping next year’s conference.

#STEMLGBTQYou #STEMLGBTQYou25 #oSTEM #LGBTQ #STEM #LGBTQinSTEM
February 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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THANK YOU to everyone who attended today, whether that was virtually or in-person! We really enjoyed meeting you all and listening to all our speakers’ talks. We’d love to hear any feedback you have and any suggestions to improve future events!
Thanks again to our sponsors for making it possible!
February 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Jasmine is talking about their experiences as a queer trans person who works on “queering ecology”, decolonisation, and how we can reshape our ways of thinking and viewing the world #lgbtqstem #ostem #lgbtqhistorymonth #stemlgbtqyou
The speaker, Jasmine, stands in front of a big screen with text in what “queering” can mean
February 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Nisha spoke on her journey through chemistry and realising she was a lesbian. We enjoyed her insights and anecdotes! #ostem #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqstem #stemlgbtqyou
The speaker, Nisha, stands in front of a big screen with a bridge connecting the words “straight” and “lesbian” to show her journey
February 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Katherine spoke on asexual, aromantic, and agender identities, their intersectionality, and how allyship/anti-discrimination policies need to improve #ostem #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqstem #stemlgbtqyou
The speaker, Katherine, stands behind a lectern, in front of a slide showing the words “asexual, aromantic, and agender” in circles that will overlap in a Venn diagram
February 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Avery and Caitlyn led a session on volunteering with oSTEM and what oSTEM can offer you! Reminder that in addition to volunteering opportunities. oSTEM can support you with funding and support! #ostem #lgbtqinstem #lgbtqhistorymonth
Avery stands behind a lectern and in front of a screen detailing UK specific needs
February 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Chris kicked off the afternoon with his talk on his role in implementing decarbonisation strategies in the West Midlands, his experiences in government, and the importance of STEM expertise combined with govt funding to meet sustainability targets #stemlgbtqyou #ostem #lgbtqstem #lgbtqhistorymonth
The speaker, Chris, stands behind a lectern in front of a big screen that has a slide saying “government funding plus STEM experience equals real business impact”
February 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Abena wrapped up our morning session with her engaging talk on how we are all part of the revolution, and how we can all make a difference! #stemlgbtqyou #ostem #lgbtqstem #lgbtqhistorymonth
The speaker, Abena, is presenting, standing in front of a slide with a quote from Octavia Butler
February 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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We ran two parallel sessions - a fireside chat with Darrian on activism at work, and an interactive workshop with David. Loved these interactive formats and engaging conversations #stemlgbtqyou #ostem #lgbtqstem #lgbtqhistorymonth
The speaker, Darrian, is in conversation with the facilitator, Eve, sitting opposite each other in chairs People sit around tables in a square formation, in conversation with Simon, who is running the session
February 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Then we had a talk from Poggy. Poggy has an impressive engineering, managerial, and EDI background, and spoke about EqualEngineers and how there is a long way to go in terms of EDI in some engineering spaces #stemlgbtqyou #ostem #lgbtqstem #lgbtqhistorymonth
The speaker, Poggy, is wearing a brown suit and stands in front of a slide that outlines recommendations from a 2022 study
February 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Our second talk was from Eva, on her experiences as an activist, and how the mainstream media can misrepresent the experiences of trans people. They gave some great insights on how we can all plant seeds to change people’s attitudes for the better #stemlgbtqyou #ostem #lgbtqstem #lgbtqhistorymonth
The speaker, Eva, standing behind a lectern and smiling. Eva has long dark hair with orange strands at the front. The slide displayed behind Eva has her name and pronouns (she/they)
February 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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We’ve had a great morning of talks, focusing on activism and change! Can’t wait to get the afternoon sessions started #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqstem #ostem
The keynote speaker, Max, in a red suit standing in front of a slide saying “being queer and disabled in STEM is harder than the science itself” The speaker, Eva Echo, standing in front of a slide with her name and pronouns (she/they) The speaker, Poggy, speaking and standing in front of a slide on recommendations based on a 2022 research study The speaker, Abena, in front of a slide with a quote from Octavia Butler
February 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Introducing Jasmine Isa Qureshi, who will be speaking on “Queering Ecology: Reimagining our Relationship with Ecology”. Looking forward to their interdisciplinary talk! #ostem #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqstem
A picture of the speaker looking into the distance is shown on a rainbow background, along with the speaker’s name, Jasmine Isa Quireshi, and pronouns (they/she). The talk title “Queering ecology: Reimagining our relationship with ecology” is shown below a rainbow dotted line
February 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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With the conference on Friday, our last few speaker announcements are incoming! Thrilled to share that Katherine Holmes will be speaking on “All About the A’s: Asexual, Aromantic, and Agender Experiences in STEM!” #ostem #lgbtqiastem #lgbtqhistorymonth
A picture of the speaker wearing a red had and gloves in the aro/ace colours appears on a rainbow background. The speaker’s name (Katherine Holmes) and pronouns (they/she) appear above a rainbow dotted line, and the talk title is at the bottom of the post (all about the A’s: asexual, agender, aromantic, and Agender experiences in STEM)
February 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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🌟 A huge thank you to our partners! 🌟

STEM, LGBTQ & You 2025 wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing partners who are committed to uplifting LGBT+ voices in STEM. Your dedication makes a real impact!

#STEMLGBTQandYou #LGBTinSTEM #QueerInSTEM
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February 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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I visited a close friend at my old university, University of Nottingham, and I was delighted to see a poster in the Chemistry department for the oSTEM conference that I'll be presenting at!
I can't wait! 💜💚
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Katherine pointing at a poster for the LGBTQ and You 2025 conference
February 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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The countdown has begun! Just one week to go until STEM, LGBTQ & You 2025. Remember you can attend in-person or online! #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqinstem #lgbthistorymonth #ostem
February 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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We’re looking forward to D&I consultant Darrian Geoghegan’s fireside chat on activism in the workplace! #ostem #lgbtqinstem #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqhistorymonth2025
A picture of the speaker looking into the distance is shown on a rainbow background, along with the speaker’s name, Darrian Geoghegan, and pronouns (he/him). The talk title “activism in the workplace: fireside chat” is shown below a rainbow dotted line
February 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Our next speaker is David Simons, speaking on employee resource groups (ERGs) in technology, specifically in the sustainability and energy sector. We can’t wait! #lgbtqstem #ostem #lgbtqhistorymonth
A picture of the speaker looking into the distance is shown on a rainbow background, along with the speaker’s name, David Simons, and pronouns (he/him). The talk title “ERGs in technology: moving beyond anti-discrimination” is shown below a rainbow dotted line
February 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Super excited to announce our second speaker, Poggy Murray Whitham! This talk will focus on Poggy’s journey in engineering and DEI, and will shed light on the importance of networks in the workplace #lgbtqhistorymonth #lgbtqstem #ostem #equalengineers #lgbtqhistorymonth2025
A black and white picture of the speaker smiling is shown on a rainbow background, along with the speaker’s name, Poggy Murray Whitham. The talk title “Activism in the Workplace: From Research to Action” in is shown below a rainbow dotted line
February 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Speaker reveal! So excited to announce our first speaker will be Abena-Akuffo Kelly (she/her), and everyday activist who will be speaking about how everyone can make a difference! #lgbtstem #ostem #lgbtqhistorymonth
A picture of the speaker looking into the distance is shown on a rainbow background, along with the speaker’s name, Abena-Akuffo Kelly, and pronouns (she/her). The talk title “You Are the Revolution” is shown below a rainbow dotted line
February 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Registration for our 2025 event is now OPEN!
Join us on 21st February for talks and workshops on being LGBTQ+ in STEM. We can’t wait to share what we have planned! Sign up here (in person or online attendance): www.outsavvy.com/event/24750/... #lgbthm #lgbthm25 #lgbtqinstem #ostem #lgbthistorymonth
Text on a rainbow background saying “registration now open!”. The event will take place on Friday 21st February 2025 at Sense Touch Base Pears in Birmingham, UK. Pictures of people who have spoken at previous events line the bottom part of the screen. Text on a rainbow background, with the title of “activism and social change”. Below this are four text boxes that say “talks”, “workshops”, “discussions”, and “community”. The event details are below. The event will be held at 9 am to 5pm at Sense Touch Base Pears in Selly Oak, Birmingham. The postcode is B29 6NA. You can register now using the link in our bio or on this post
January 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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We are looking for speakers for STEM, LGBTQ & You 2025, the oSTEM UK regional conference!

This year at STEM, LGBTQ & You 2025 we are aiming to bring a wider range of sessions, such as traditional talks, panel sessions, interactive workshops and any other ideas you may have!
January 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Friday 21st February 2025 is the date for your diary✨!

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with us at STEM, LGBTQ & You 2025.

More information including registration coming your way very soon
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January 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM