3rd CICS Lunch Seminar 2025 | “LGBTQ+ representations in media, gender equality & LGBTQ+ rights movements in Thailand” | 13 May 2025 | 12:30 PM (PT) | Hybrid format

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Next Tuesday, 13 may 2025, and in association with the Interdisciplinary Study Group in Social Sciences (GEICS), the 3rd CICS Lunch Seminar 2025 will take place in a hybrid format. The guest, Kangwan Fongkaew, visiting researcher from Burapha University (Thailand), will address the topic “LGBTQ+ representations in media, gender equality & LGBTQ+ rights movements in Thailand”. The session will be moderated by Eduarda Ferreira, CICS.NOVA researcher and professor at NOVA FCSH.

The event will be held in English.

Participation is free, but registration is required, and can be done via the QR Code on the poster or at: https://forms.gle/gsMyGGeLjh1Jbsi37

A certificate of participation may be issued upon request.

Kangwan Fongkaew is a Lecturer at the Department of Communication Arts, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Burapha University (Thailand), with a PhD in Social Sciences from Chiang Mai University (2015). Fongkaew research primarily focuses on HIV prevention among sexual and gender minorities in Thailand, particularly young gay men and transgender women. He co-authored studies addressing barriers to HIV testing, PrEP engagement, the impact of stigma on health outcomes in these communities and contributing to discussions on LGBTIQ+ representation in Thai media. In addition to his academic work, Fongkaew is actively involved in advocating for LGBTIQ+ rights and inclusion in Asia.

Eduarda Ferreira is a Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Centre of Social Sciences (CICS.NOVA), at FCSH/NOVA, Portugal. With a background in Educational Psychology, a master’s degree in e-Learning Management Systems, and a PhD in Social and Cultural Geography, Eduarda’s research interests include geographies of sexualities, ICT in education, geospatial web, digital inclusion and gender equality. She is a member of various research projects, such as Net Children Go Mobile and EU Kids Online, and a founding member of REGGSILA – Iberian and Latin American Network of Geography, Gender and Sexuality. Eduarda has published and presented on topics related to gender and sexualities, digital technologies, and education. Her research profile lies at the intersection of diverse areas of interest: gender, sexualities, and digital practices.

Bring your contribution and join us for an enriching debate, followed by a convivial moment and a shared lunch.

By admin in Events on 05/05/2025