The Eleanor Glanville Centre (EGC) is partnering up with the University of Lincoln to promote equality and diversity of thought in Lincoln.
This exhibition is being held at the University’s Stephen Langton building and covers topics such as sexuality, ethnicity, gender and race in Lincoln and how it is important to be able to speak openly with others about sensitive topics.
Created by academics and professors, they believe after events such as the Brexit referendum and Donald Trump’s presidency causing some people to feel validated in expressing hate speech, that creating environments for open discussion is important for everyone.
With over 100 people expected to come, Director of the EGC, Belinda Colston, is hopeful that the exhibition will not only gain the centre recognition but also educate the people who are attending about a variety of important topics.
She said: “By hosting events such as these we hope that both students and people in Lincoln, the community, learn more about different issues affecting people they might not have been aware of.”
Named after a famous entomologist from the 17th century, Eleanor Glanville was also the first woman to ever be acknowledged by the British Natural History for her accomplishments which is why her name was chosen.
