Trans* Communities & Research

Exploring the importance of evidence-based research in shaping societal understanding of and attitudes towards trans* communities
About this Event

On 17th November, UCD Research will host lunchtime event to mark the Trans* Awareness Week. Our panel discussion will broadly explore the importance of evidence-based research in shaping societal understanding of and attitudes towards trans* communities and its impact on their lived experiences.

Speakers: Dr Taylor Follett (Trans* Research Association of Ireland), Dr Fiona French (UCD), Dr John Gilmore (UCD), Luna Liboni (Transgender Equality Network Ireland).

Moderator: Dr Emma Dorris (Engaged Research, UCD)

CODE OF CONDUCT

To ensure the well-being, safety and full participation of everyone taking part in thisevent, the organisers will not tolerate the following in any space related to theevent:

• Harassment, intimidation, bullying, stalking, or threatening behaviour.
• Discriminatory, exclusionary, or demeaning speech or conduct directed at anyindividual or group on the basis of ethnicity, race, class, nationality, migration status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexuality, disability, age, religion, culture.
• Deliberate misgendering or refusal to respect a person's stated identity.
• Disruptive behaviour that interferes with the intended focus of presentations, discussions, workshops, or other event activities.
• Interruption of speakers or participants in ways that prevent meaningful participationby others.
• Attempts to dominate discussion, silence participants, or create an environment that challenges the principles and values of UCD's Dignity and Respect, and .
• Distribution or promotion of materials that advocate discrimination, exclusion, or the denial of rights to any group or individual.
• Recording, photographing, or sharing personal information about participants without their explicit permission.