EDI | Pride+ Staff Network
About
DCU is an organisation that takes pride in its diversity. In early 2024 the EDI Unit invited LGBTQIA+ colleagues and proud allies to join a Pride Planning Group ahead of June 2024 to led on the development of a programme of events to celebrate Pride in DCU.
Pride is not just for June but is a year-round commitment. With that in mind, the Pride Planning Group evolved into a dedicated staff network for members of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as their allies called Pride+, with its mission; "Diversity Connects Us".
Events and Celebrations
Check back here for information on upcoming events.
Pride 2024
Pride+ held their first successful programme of events celebrating Pride throughout June.
Diversity Connects Us
Banners and digital messages celebrating Pride month were displayed and the Trans and Pride flags were flown in support on each campus. DCU's social media avatars showed Pride+'s mission of Diversity Connects Us and DCU President Prof Dáire Keogh welcomed the launch of Pride+ in a President's message on the DCU website.
DCU Pride in Teaching and Research event
The Pride+ staff network, with support from the EDI Unit, hosted a DCU Pride in Teaching and Research event on Thursday 13th June. This event facilitated DCU’s LGBTQ+ community and allies to come together to meet, network and make visible their work and impact, through the lens of teaching and research. The event fostered dialogue, promoted inclusion, and highlighted the contribution of DCU’s LGBTQ+ community to our mission of transforming lives and societies.
Dublin Pride Parade
Members of the DCU Pride+ staff network participated in the Dublin Pride Parade for the first time this year.
How to Join
Please contact prideplus@dcu.ie for information on how to join as a member or a proud ally.