Intersectionality of LGBTQIA+ and religion: Challenges and opportunities in higher education (S5.13)

09:30 – 10:30 CEST, 11 September 2025 ‐ 1 hour

Room: A4

World Café session

LGBTQIA+ rights and religious beliefs can conflict, presenting challenges within diverse student populations. In this session, we will explore how LGBTQIA+ identities and religion intersect in higher education, with a focus on international cooperation. We’ll discuss inclusive strategies that respect both religious beliefs and sexual/gender diversity, offering practical tools for these complexities across cultures. GO-create new ways to foster inclusivity and collaboration beyond borders.

 

Topics:

Student exchange and study abroad Diversity, equity and inclusion

 

Speakers

Jef Geuens

Jef Geuens

Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Belgium

Susan Schärli-Lim

Susan Schärli-Lim

Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland

Malin Karlberg Traav

Malin Karlberg Traav

Örebro Universitet, Sweden