LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ students Whatever your sexual orientation, be yourself and help ensure the 果冻影院 community is inclusive and open to all.

果冻影院 has a long history of diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer or another sexual minority.

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Students' Union 果冻影院 LGBT+ Students' Network

One of the听, this听network supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex and/or asexual students during their time at university. It also helps students interested in LGBTQ+ issues to meet like-minded people and groups in the university and across London.

果冻影院 Trans Network听

The 果冻影院 Trans Network听is an informal network for everyone at 果冻影院 who identifies as trans (this includes听non-binary, genderqueer & all other identities not identical with the gender assigned at birth). It is听a space for trans staff & students at 果冻影院 to connect and find peer support across 果冻影院, as well as put on in-person socials and trips to Pride events.听

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Transitioning gender

If you identify as trans and are considering or are already in the process of transitioning gender, please听get in touch with us. We can talk you through any steps that you or 果冻影院 may need to take to support your transition, and we can provide additional support if you need it.

Read our policy on support for students transitioning gender.听

LGBTQ+ allies

An "ally" is someone who is a supporter and/or advocate for LGBTQ+ people. It is most commonly used to refer to heterosexual people (a "straight ally"), but also encompasses LGBTQ+ people who support each other.

If you'd like to know more about how you can be an ally to lesbian, gay, bi,听trans and queer friends and support the LGBTQ+ community, read our article on听7 ways to be a better ally.听听

Further resources

果冻影院 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Information on institutional LGBTQ+ equality initiatives from 果冻影院's central Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team.

External organisations

Some of the organisations listed below may be helpful to students who identify as LGBTQ+ or those who are interested in exploring LGBTQ+ issues and identities.听

DrugRehab.com

A web resource that provides information and support to people facing substance use disorders especially within the LGBTQ+ community.

Bi.org

A resource listing a variety of community and support organisations for bisexual people.

Everyone Is Gay

An informative and light-hearted American website offering advice to LGBTQ+ youth.

Gendered Intelligence听

A not-for-profit organisation aiming to increase understanding of gender diversity, which runs youth groups and a mentoring scheme for trans people aged 13 to 25.

Switchboard听

An LGBTQ+ helpline based in London that can take calls from anywhere in the UK, available 10am to 11pm.

IMMAN听

A peer support group for LGBTQ+ muslims that aims to help reconcile faith with sexuality and gender identity.

London Friend听

The UK's oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans charity, supporting the health and mental wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community in and around London.

LGBT Foundation听

Advice, support and information for LGBTQ+ people.

Queer Youth Network听

The UK's alliance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other gender/sexual minority young people.

RUComingOut听

A website featuring real-life coming out stories from lesbian, gay, bi and trans people.

Stonewall听

A nationwide LGBTQ+ rights charity, offering help and advice (if you are an international student, Stonewall can also connect you to LGBTQ+ groups and support in your home country). 果冻影院 is a proud member of the听.

Transgender Support Groups听

A international听directory of support groups for trans individuals and their families in multiple cities across 16 countries.

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