Monthly Informal Drop-ins & Resources

Monthly Informal LGBT+ Drop-in

The LGBT+ Staff Network holds monthly informal drop-ins mid-week at lunchtime during the first week of the month (on campus) and in the evening during the second week (in the Freedom Quarter). Drop-ins provide Network members (or those potentially interested in joining/finding out more) an opportunity to meet up informally, outside of its more policy-focused meetings and/or larger social events. Email: LGBT@leeds.ac.uk for details. PGRs are welcome.

Trans, Non-binary and Intersex Community Meetup

The LGBT+ Staff Network are hosting a regular informal meet-up for trans, non-binary and intersex staff and PGR students. For full information, including details of time and location, please email: trans@leeds.ac.uk or contact the Network. PGRs are welcome to attend.

Network & Equality & Inclusion Unit Resources

Email Signature Banners

The LGBT+ Network offers banners which can be used within University email signatures, by anyone who wishes to show support for the Network, identify as a member or as an LGBT+ ally.

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LGBT+ Year Planner 2019-20

The LGBT+ Staff Network have created a handy year planner for 2019-20, including relevant dates for the LGBT+ community, such as IDAHOBIT and LGBTSTEM Day, so you can plan to attend University events!

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LGBT+ Role Models and Allies

We know that Role Models are important and they can help to encourage, influence and develop others at all institutional levels. We are proud to showcase some of our LGBT+ role models and allies here.

Supporting Trans Staff and Students

The University celebrates and values the diversity of its staff and students and believes that the employment and inclusion of Trans people at all levels of responsibility and Trans students within our community enriches our University environment.

Stonewall have provided a helpful Glossary of Terms for LGBT+ terminology: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/glossary-terms

Feedback for Leeds Pride 2019

The Network are seeking feedback on the Leeds Pride event for 2019 - let them know what you thought here.

Trans & Non-Binary Solidarity Fundraiser

Help us support vulnerable non-binary and trans people in Leeds!

Making Waves

Making Waves is a Trans & Non-Binary swimming session funded by Leeds Gender Identity Service. Sundays @ Bramley Baths, 7:30-8:30pm.

Workshops for older LGBTQ+ people

Creative arts workshops to celebrate Pride and beyond – from making banners to designing flags, there is something for everyone! You don’t have to have any experience, just give it a go, let us know how you take your tea and come along.

Proud ‘N’ Diverse

Proud ‘N’ Diverse are now offering more support to the LGBTQI+ people of West Yorkshire. As trained advisors they are now able to give full advice and guidance on Benefits, Housing and Work related problems.

Queer Book Club

TBC - to register interest, contact the LGBT+ Staff Network at LGBT@leeds.ac.uk

LUU LGBT+ Society

If you are a student, the LUU LGBT+ Society is for all LGBT+ students, including PGRs.

Reporting Hate Crime, Sexual Assault and Online Harassment

The University has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual violence, harassment and hate crime.

Useful Links

We also have a selection of useful links section for a list of other LGBT+ organisations.

LGBT+ News & Events

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHoBiT) 2020

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“RT @CentreCelt: Vijay Ramjattan: Accented Racism at Work - Wednesday 19 January 2022 latl.leeds.ac.uk/events/accente… An event organised by… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…”

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