Allyship in Action: Finding and Growing Allies in Education, Work, and Everyday Life

Allyship isn’t just something we believe in — it’s something we do. In this personal and practical reflection, Marie Manley explores how allyship shows up across education, the workplace, and our closest relationships. From small everyday actions to systemic change, discover how we can all find allies, become allies, and create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

Behind every breakthrough is a person who needed safety

When we talk about science and innovation, it’s easy to focus on outputs — the discovery, the product, the breakthrough — but behind every step forward is a person who needed enough safety to think clearly, challenge assumptions, and risk being wrong. For many LGBT+ people in STEM, medicine, research, and policy, that safety has never been guaranteed, and while the pattern is often more subtle now, it still shows up in silence, self-editing, and the unequal burden placed on trans and nonbinary colleagues to educate others while navigating heightened scrutiny. This LGBT+ History Month article asks a practical question for 2026: what would it take for LGBT+ people — including trans and nonbinary staff — to feel “safe enough” to contribute fully, and what would your organisation change if you treated their lived experience as valid data, not optional opinion?

Beyond Binaries

Beyond Binaries: Unpacking Gender Diversity Cynthia Fortlage explores the complex tapestry of gender equity, historical roles, and the societal journey towards understanding and embracing the full spectrum of gender diversity.In this thought-provoking episode of The…

Beyond Branding

Bridging Brands and People Samta Datta explores the profound impact of genuine connections, the importance of maintaining authenticity in personal branding, and the evolving cultural perceptions of success and gender roles within familial and professional landscapes.…

Beyond Performative Inclusion

Bridging Identity and Organisational Inclusion Sile Walsh explores the complexities of authentic inclusion, the interplay between lived experience and organisational culture, and how compassionate leadership can bridge divides without sacrificing psychological safety or succumbing to performative…

Beyond the DEI Backlash

Sustaining Inclusion in Uncertain Times Wema Hoover explores the systemic challenges and backlash facing DEI, championing sustainable strategies that centre inclusion, belonging, and authentic organisational transformation amidst shifting societal and political landscapes.In this thought-provoking episode…