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Photograph of the Out@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø contingent participating in the Pride parade 2020

In October 2023 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø launched its institutionalÌýLGBTQ+ action plan.

The support and wellbeing service offers support to LGBT+ students. The service provides information on transitioning gender, theÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Policy and Guidance for Students transitioning GenderÌýand details ofÌýexternal support for the transgender community, especially in London. TheÌýÌýis here to support you in your study and work, to provide you with social activities, as well as to campaign on your behalf and raise awareness of yourÌýissues.

Key Contacts and Resources

  • Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø has an active LGBTQ+ Equalities Advisory Group (LEAG). [Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø log-in required]
  • The LGBTQ+ staff social network (Out@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø) meets at least twice a term.
  • Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø has produced guidance for supporting LGBTQI+ staff and students
  • Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø provides training for staff to become LGBTQ+ allies and any staff member can become aÌýFriend of Out@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø.
  • is a university-wide active research network, that brings together Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø staff and students with research and teaching interests in LGBTQ studies, gender and sexuality studies, queer theory and related fields.
  • Links to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø-wide support and resources, including career advice, mentoring schemes and inclusion language, can be found on the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø LGTBQ+ Equality webpage.
  • Pink News has a produced page of .