Transfrom4Europe renginys: ,,University for All: Building LGBTQ+ Inclusion”

Transform4Europe Inclusion Event: “University for All: Building LGBTQ+ Inclusion”

by Kristina Žardeckaitė-Matulaitienė and Rasa Katinaitė

The event will take place on Wednesday, October 22, in Room 102, S. Daukanto g. 28, Kaunas.

This event aims to discuss and identify real, practical, and experience-based ways to ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals feel part of the university community and are able to fully realize their potential, just like all other members of academia. To achieve this, the importance and benefits of an inclusive academic community will be briefly presented, followed by small group discussions and experience sharing. The session will conclude with a general discussion where participants will formulate practical ideas that can be applied within university communities.

Agenda of the Event

Limited number of participants: maximum 50

Duration: 2 hours

Date and time: 22 October 2025, 15:15–17:15

  • 15:15–15:45 | Keynote Presentation

Kristina Žardeckaitė-Matulaitienė

“The Importance of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Academia: What Benefits Us All”

  • 15:45–16:45 | Group Activities

Facilitated by Kristina Žardeckaitė-Matulaitienė & Rasa Katinaitė

Warm-up exercise to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ people, followed by small group discussions on practical ways to foster inclusion in academia and reflections on personal commitment and responsibility for shaping a respectful communication climate at universities.

  • 16:45–17:15 | General Discussion

Moderated by Kristina Žardeckaitė-Matulaitienė

Summary of the group discussions and development of practical guidelines and tips to make LGBTQ+ inclusion a tangible reality in academic life, based on the keynote presentation and small group insights.

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