This briefing is designed to raise awareness of the needs of LGBT students in higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UK. To achieve this it:
- explores, from a student learning perspective, why academics need ‘to bother’ with the issue of LGBT experience of university study
-suggests readings and resources for use as part of academic development strategiesdesigned to enhance learning and teaching
- summarises key themes in recent research on LGBT students’ experience of being at university
- provides an up-to-date reference list for further study.