Researching the Rainbow

STAND-OUT ACADEMIA

Queerness is a field widely researched and discussed. We’re here to strongly support inclusive LGBTQ+ research and claim our space across academia.

What is Researching the Rainbow?

Are you conducting academic research? National Student Pride is here to support you.

Submit a 200-word abstract of your research for a chance to present your work to a panel of academics at the National Student Pride Festival in February.

If selected, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your research and gain valuable feedback from experts in the field.

Alex Powell (He/They)

Researching the Rainbow Lead/

NSP Committee Member

VISIT OUR RESEARCH PANEL

Each year, we bring together the latest LGBTQ+ research, showcasing insights from students and academics across the UK. Join us to listen in on our Researching the Rainbow panel to explore cutting-edge literature in LGBTQ+ studies.

This event is part of our Free Daytime Festival on Saturday 1st March 2025. Don’t miss it!

Researching the Rainbow Panel

  • Professor Dibyesh Anand

    Chair Researching the Rainbow Panel

    Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement and Employability)

    University of Westminster

  • Dr Barbara Herring

    Researching the Rainbow Panel

    Course Lead BSc Health Studies

    Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Dr Georgina Gnan (She/Her)

    Researching the Rainbow Panel

    Research Associate at the ESRC Centre for Society & Mental Health

    Kings College London

Last Year’s Research

Grace Cappey (she/they)

PhD

How does the campus climate for LGBTQ+ inclusion at higher education institutions in England impact the success of LGBTQ+ students?

Lauren Wilkinson (she/her)

PhD

Self-Acceptance and Resilience as Predictors of Psychological Well Being in an LGBTQIA+ Population: A Mixed Methods study.

Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (she/her)

PhD

Asexuality – referring to people who experience little-to-no sexual – is underrepresented on British television.

Lonceny Kourouma (he/she)

PhD

Lonceny Kourouma is a queer doctoral researcher, Part-Time Visiting Lecturer (PTVL) in sociology at the University of Westminster; member and contributor to several racial and social justice steering groups; and co-founder of the Dreaming Room.