On Monday 31 March, we marked by raising the Trans flag on Highfield Campus. Members of the met on the Jubilee Plaza as the flag was raised in the morning.听
Members of the Pulse LGBTQ+ Network at the Jubilee Plaza, Highfield Campus听
International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day for Trans people to feel seen, heard and recognised as we highlight an underrepresented group that is a cornerstone of the progress that has been achieved in LGBTQ+ rights.听
Jim Weller, Staff Chair of the Pulse Network, said; 鈥�Raising the flag today shows support for our Transgender colleagues, friends, family and community. Transgender people still face worldwide discrimination, so today is an opportunity to celebrate their lives and achievements.鈥�听
The University is committed to creating an inclusive听community, in which everyone feels welcomed for who they are and that this is a place听they belong.听Our commitment and support for trans people is built on the 鈥� which identifies gender identity as one of our recognised characteristics 鈥� and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan.听
Trans Awareness Webinar听
If you would like to learn more about Trans people, their needs and experiences, you can sign up for the , 13:00-14:00 on Wednesday 7 May.听
Learn more:
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- Our Inclusive Language Guide includes pages on and 听
- The Library鈥檚 听
Get involved:听
Everyone is welcome at (30 August) and Southampton is also fortunate to host (25 October), one of the largest Trans pride events in the UK.听
鈥� An autonomous group for LGBTQ+ staff, students and more, aiming to promote a safe LGBTQ+ environment.听