LGBTQ+ Research Symposium
UD to highlight innovative research from students and faculty in the 2026 LGBTQ+ research symposium
Join members of the University of Delaware community for an engaging afternoon of scholarship and dialogue at the LGBTQ+ Research Symposium. The event will be on May 1, 2026, in room 220 of Alison Hall from 12 to 2 p.m.
The collaborative symposium is hosted by the Queer Development Lab, UD Queer and Trans Graduate Student Union, UD Pride Caucus, UD Queer and Trans Faculty Working Group and the College of Education and Human Development’s Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS).
This free event will include several short research presentations on LGBTQ+ social science topics, followed by a poster session and reception with light refreshments. All students,
staff and faculty are welcome to attend.
“Rigorous research shows again and again that LGBTQ+ people can lead healthy, happy, meaningful lives when they experience support, acceptance and protections for basic human rights,” said Eric Layland, assistant professor in HDFS and director of the Queer Development Lab. “At a time when LGBTQ+ research is being censored across the country, it’s even more important that we uplift student voices and research to uncover ways to better support LGBTQ+ wellbeing, community and joy.”
To learn more and register, visit: https://events.udel.edu/event/lgbtq-research-symposium
Article by Jessica Henderson. Graphic by Shelly Silva.