LGBTQ+ and gender identity

We want to show we support our students in how they express and affirm their gender identity and have supported a number of students who have transitioned and know it can be challenging and stressful, especially with all the other demands of student life.

If you are a new student starting university, or at any stage of your studies, you can contact EDI Advice to discuss the support we can offer and what help you might need to make an action plan, including things like:

• how information will be managed and by whom
• whether you wish to inform relevant people or if you would prefer this to be done for you
• the start date of using any new name / living full-time in a new role
• the process for changing records and other documentation
• any time off that may be required.

You will always be consulted about what you’d like people to be told and the language you’d like used, and only those who need to know about your transition will be informed, with clear information given about confidentiality.

The University provides a range of toilet, shower and changing facilities across our campuses to meet the needs of students, staff and the wider community. This includes proactive provision of inclusive gender-neutral and accessible facilities for trans communities, recognising the range of gender non-conforming, non-binary and gender fluid identities.

A resource for viewing details of our inclusive and accessible facilities, which anyone can use along with maps covering all facilities in different locations and buildings, is in development. 

We maintain an active review of the balance of our provision and seek to enhance the availability of inclusive facilities

Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any queries or concerns. We understand that navigating change to access to services and facilities as part of your transition can be a difficult time. We will listen, without judgement, and offer support in a safe, confidential space.