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The Institute for Place, Environment and Society (PES) Seminar Series

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Talk: Understanding life course experiences of community inclusion – the cases of mid-older LGBT+ people and people with Learning Disabilities.

Speaker: Professor Judith Sixsmith.
Date: 19 November 2025.
Time: 12:00 (UK time).
Format: Face-to-Face Only. Joint event with the WATTAGE Group.

Professor Judith Sixsmith will explore how diverse groups experience inclusion and exclusion across the life course. This in-person session will open a meaningful discussion on the social, environmental, and health dimensions of community inclusion—particularly focusing on mid-older LGBT+ people and people with learning disabilities. The event will also reflect on practical and policy implications for fostering inclusive, supportive, and equitable communities.

Understanding life course experiences of community inclusion explores how diverse groups experience inclusion and exclusion across the life course. This in-person session will open a meaningful discussion on the social, environmental, and health dimensions of community inclusion—particularly focusing on mid-older LGBT+ people and people with learning disabilities. The event will also reflect on practical and policy implications for fostering inclusive, supportive, and equitable communities.
Period19 Nov 2025
Event typeSeminar
LocationEdinburgh, BrazilShow on map
Degree of RecognitionInternational