Additional Resources Section
Resources at the University of Leeds
Pearn Kandola
Please take a look at Pearn Kandola’s “Education and Celebration: How to take pride in your LGBT+ Employees” webinar series for more information on the topics discussed in this module. You can find out more about pronouns in their “Gender Pronouns: More than just email footers” webinar, and more about allyship in their “Allyship: Beyond Pride” webinar.
Please note: if you are a member of staff or a student at University of Leeds, you can directly access some of the Pearn Kandola webinars at the university OD&PL website.
University of Leeds LGBT+ Staff Network
Open to all LGBT+ staff and PhD students and works to ensure that their views and concerns are represented at the University. You can join the LGBT+ Staff Network by emailing [email protected]
Leeds University Union’s LGBT Society
A group for LGBT+ students at the University of Leeds that provide a community, support, and activities for its members. You can join the LUU LGBT Society for the support and more information.
University Support
The Dignity and Mutual Respect Policy at the University of Leeds outlines that “every member of staff has the right to work in a supportive environment, free from harassment, bullying and victimisation. Similarly, every student at the University has the right to study and be taught in an environment that is supportive and free from such behaviours.”.
For staff, if you feel that you are being harassed, bullied, or victimised, or witness such behaviour, you can talk to your line-manager and/or your Faculty/Service HR team about this.
For students, you can report harassment through the University’s online reporting system. There is also a number of other services to support you. Additionally, if you are a student within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, you can contact the Freedom to Speak Up Guardians, Robina Mir and Farhana Mulla, should you experience or witness harassment and would like to explore what option is right for you.
Information about other relevant organisations external to the University
TransLeeds
TransLeeds is a support and advocacy groups for trans people in Leeds. This group runs events and provide practical support.
There is more information on the TransLeeds website.
Stonewall
Charity which supports, and advocates for, lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning, and ace (LGBTQ+) people.
There is more information on Stonewalls website.
Gendered Intelligence
Charity that provides education on gender identity, as well as support and advice for trans people.
There is more information on Gendered Intelligence website.
Mermaids UK
Supports trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people up to 20 years old to explore their gender, as well as the people involved in their care to sensitively navigate the challenges potentially faced.
There is more information on the Mermaids website.
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