Voices from Grand Challenges – Trans Studies, Trans Lives

Siobhan Morris from UCL Grand Challenges chats with Dr Christine Xine Yao and Dr Ezra Horbury ahead of their symposium, Trans Studies, Trans Lives: Past, Present, and Future. The symposium seeks to recognise the difficult histories and structural issues faced by trans people, but also to ensure the present and future of trans people’s lives are not defined by oppression. Dr Yao and Dr Horbury discuss why such a symposium is needed now more than ever, and outline how to get involved. More information about the event is available here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/events/2019/may/trans-studies-trans-lives UCL Grand Challenges convene and cultivate cross-disciplinary collaborations that bring researchers together, explore joined-up solutions in six areas related to matters of pressing societal concern, and set the agenda for future research while building bridges with external partners. Music © Benjamin Mastripolito