Liberation at LUSU
Learn more about how we represent and advocate for marginalised groups within our student community.
As a students’ Union, we’re passionate about advocating for the needs of our students, and the things you’re passionate about. Our Liberation Groups are key to this work.
They represent our students as well as providing a community for those who self-identify within marginalised groups. You can learn about the different groups here!
The Accessibility Community is LUSU’s representative, community body for disabled students. They will often host events, and run campaigns for the students within the community to get involved in. All self-identified disabled students at Lancaster Uni are welcome to join and take part.
The Community is run by a number of people:
President: Oversees the work of the Community
Vice-President: Helps with the President’s Responsibilities
Political Lead: Attends Union Assembly and acts as the primary voice of the community
General Executive Members: Undertake tasks to keep the community running like events planning and social media
Accesibility Community
For all self-defining Ethnic Minority students, the BAME Committee is here to represent you academically, socially, and further. They work throughout the year to provide support and community to students through events, campaigns, and even a new podcast!
The BAME Committee don’t run official elections for their roles. Instead, they look for volunteers to work as:
Chairperson
General Secretary
Networking Officer
Newsletter Editor
Events Officer
Social Media Officer
Podcast Host
Project Manager
BAME Committee
The International Students’ Forum is a dedicated space for International Students and leaders to meet. They advocate for the interest of International Students at Lancaster, providing a community that meet regularly through events such as the Open Iftar and International Meet & Greet.
The Forum is led and convened by the International Students’ Officer, who communicated with the rest of the forum on campaigns and projects, as well as event planning and wider university communications.
International Students’ Forum
This is the central community for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and questioning students at Lancaster University. They advocate for the needs of these students, providing a safe and welcoming space.
The community is run by the LGBTQ+ Officer who leads on all the work the group does. A collection of Network Co-ordinators act as the spokesperson for their specific sub-network both within the LGBTQ+ Community, and in wider university settings:
Trans+ Network Co-Ordinator
LGBTQ+ Faith Network Co-Ordinator
LGBTQ+ Sports Network Co-Ordinator
LGBTQ+ FASS Network Co-Ordinator
LGBTQ+ STEM Network Co-Ordinator
LGBTQ+ Health & Medicine Network Co-Ordinator
LGBTQ+ Management School Network Co-Ordinator
LGBTQ+ Neurodivergent & Disabilities Network Co-Ordinator
LGBTQ+ Community
The Womens+ Network represent the views and concerns of all women+ students across Lancaster. Open to all women+ students, the network meets to plan, collab, and campaign for what matters to them. In the past, this has included campaigns such as Stop Sexual Misconduct and Harassment, and She Calls the Shots.
The Womens+ Network is led primarily by the Women’s+ Officer, who is elected each year during the Network’s annual meeting. The Women’s+ Officer acts as the lead representative for all women+ at Lancaster, representing and advocating for them on a uni level.
Womens+ Network
Whoever you are, and however you identify, we’re always here for you. There are plenty of ways to get involved and find a community that matters to you.
Find out more ways you can get involved at LUSU here.
Written by Shannon Daniel
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CREATIVE WRITING GRADUATE