Towards universities as safe, inclusive, and accessible spaces
An interview with Sam Message and Kolbrún Inga Söring of Status Queer
Status Queer is a non-profit organisation that sparks connection between members of the LGBTQ+ community in Gothenburg through art and culture. They focus on bringing some of the most marginalised and excluded groups (within the LGBTQ+ community) together, giving them a space to express themselves and make their voices heard.
What do they contribute to the Learning Space? A whole lot! Status Queer helps us shed light on topics often neglected in higher education pedagogy courses and help us zoom in on the challenges that students and staff who do not identify as heterosexual and/or cisgender face within and outside of the classroom. They share how we can make higher education institutions more inclusive spaces and practice active allyship – in our roles as teachers, administrative staff members, fellow students and leaders.
Photo by Sara Lindquist