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.
Coming out: talking about your sexual orientation and gender identity
Coming out can be a challenging time and a process that you sometimes have to go through more than once. We have put together some resources to support you if you are considering or in the process of coming out, including where you can get advice and support. If you are considering coming out as trans you may want to look at our coming out as trans guide.
Coming out as Bisexual+
There are differences between coming out as lesbian or gay and coming out as bisexual+. We have put together some resources to support you if you are considering or in the process of coming out as bisexual+, including where you can get advice and support.
Coming out as trans
Though similar in experience of telling friends and family about your identity, there are differences between coming out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and coming out as transgender. We have put together some resources to support you if you are considering or in the process of coming out as trans, including where you can get advice and support.
Supporting you if you are a trans student
If you identify as trans the University can offer support, including a range of practical steps we may be able to offer to help you.
LGBTQ+ Allyship
This guide is for those who would like some resources to help further their support the LGBTQ+ community and become an active ally. You may also be interested in our guide specially on being a trans ally below.
Trans Allyship
This guide contains more specific information on being an active trans ally, you might want to read it in conjunction with our LGBT allyship guide.