LGBT+ History Month is a month-long annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and non-binary history, including the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements.
Student Support offers support to all students in the University of Bath community. As part of LGBT+ history month we are highlighting our popular workshop and resources that support our LGBTQ+ community including:
- LGBTQ+ guides
- Support groups
- Courses and workshops
- Wellbeing support
- Support to tackle harassment and discrimination
LGBTQ+ guides
Our LGBTQ+ guides act as a resource to support our students that identify as LGBTQ+, those questioning or those that want to be an active ally, we have produced a number of simple guides to provide support and resources. These include:
- Coming out guides
- Coming out as Trans
- How to be an LGBTQ ally
- How to be a trans ally
- Support as a trans student
Coming Out with Confidence workshop February 14
This workshop is for LGBTQ+ students who may experience anxiety around the continual process of ‘coming out’ to friends, family, and new colleagues. We will help you build tools to manage anxiety, share tips for assertive communication and maintaining your identify.
Book your place via MySkills.
LGBTQ+ Brunch and Support group.
LGBTQ+ Brunch and Support is a monthly support group for students who want a safe space to meet and feel more confident and comfortable with their LGBTQ+ identity and for students who are questioning or exploring their identity.
Be The Change
The University is committed to tackling all forms of harassment and discrimination to foster an inclusive community. If you have experienced transphobia, homophobia or biphobia, use the Support and Report tool to seek support or make a report.
Our Be The Change webpages have useful resources and training to help tackle harassment.
Further support
If you would like further support or just someone to talk to our Wellbeing Service are always available to listen.