LGBTQ+ staff profiles

Aaron Worsley

Academic Liaison Librarian

Directorate of Learning Resources

Being out at work is liberating. It also means you can fly the flag for equality and ensure the rights of other LGBTQ+ staff are respected.

Dr Adam J. White

Teaching Fellow

Sport and Coaching Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Having come from the sporting world, where it is often perceived to be highly homophobic, role models are essential to show others that sport is most often a safe and welcoming space for sexually diverse persons.

Jane Butcher

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Adviser

Directorate of Human Resources

Listening and learning from different voices and experiences is central to making the University an inclusive and welcoming place where diversity is truly valued, where everyone can be part of making this a reality and feel the benefits.

Jayne Stuart

(she/her)

Graphic Designer and Digital Media Developer

Directorate of Learning Resources

Chair of the LGBTQ+ Staff Forum

I came to terms with being gay whilst at university, so after years of hiding this part of my identity from myself and others I feel it’s important to present my true self in the workplace.