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LGBTQIA+ equality

The University is committed to supporting all members of our LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer, Intersex, Agender/Asexual, Plus) community. We are proactively engaged in marking key LGBTQIA+ dates and events, providing training and resources on LGBTQIA+ topics, and providing spaces for LGBTQIA+ people to meet.

Carol Costello, Director of People and Services, talks about how we support our LGBTQIA+ staff and students and how we raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ matters.

Events and projects

We engage in a wide variety of events and activities to mark LGBTQIA+ dates. These include LGBT History Month, Trans Day of Visibility, Pride Month, and Liverpool Pride. Find out more about these events.

Find out about the history of LGBTQIA+ people at the University by visiting our online timeline and resource page. Originally developed as a physical exhibition, you can track how LGBTQIA+ issues have been experienced by staff and students at the University.

Stonewall Diversity Champion

We have been a member of the Stonewall Diversity Champion Programme since 2009. The principle aim of the initiative is to ensure that LGBTQIA+ employees are supported in the workplace.

Reading and Learning resources

The University libraries hold an extensive collection of LGBTQIA+ books, journals and database resources, including eReading Lists.

Networks

The University supports a number of LGBTQIA+ networks and groups, including:

Being a part of the LGBT+ staff network feels incredibly empowering. It has given me the opportunity to meet colleagues from across the University, grow in confidence and contribute to the wider equality agenda.

Member of LGBT+ Staff Network
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Why pronouns matter

Take a small extra step in making Liverpool an inclusive and accepting place to work and study. To do this, we are inviting colleagues to include their pronouns in their email signatures, Zoom names, Canvas and social media profiles, whether or not you personally identify as trans or non-binary.