Tuesday 29 August 2023 12:00-13:00,
Panel debate: How do we make the study period better for queer people?
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Although the vast majority of students generally have a good experience with student life, surveys indicate that unfortunately, there are certain groups that stand out negatively. LGBTQ+ individuals are one of these groups, with transgender individuals being particularly affected.
For instance, a study from 2020 shows that while 3-5 % of students report experiencing suicide attempts, the corresponding figure among transgender students is as high as 21-23 %.
Why is this the case? And what can and should be done to improve the student experience for LGBTQ+ individuals?
Panel:
- Cecilie Larsen – PhD Candidate at UiS (Moderator)
- Oliver Verhelst – Leader of Skeiv Ungdom Rogaland and master’s student at UiS
- Karoline Skarstein – Leader of FRI Rogaland
- Elisabeth Lund Engebretsen – Professor in Gender Studies at the Centre for Gender Studies, University of Stavanger.
- Student Organization at UiS
The event will be in Norwegian