I have been training staff on inclusivity within the university, specifically in supporting trans, non-binary, gender-diverse and intersex students.
I covered several different topics, including (but not limited to) pronouns, acceptable language, homelessness, charities and organisations, signposting, laws and rights of transgender people, and how to interpret the current laws put in place.

My initial training sessions were done last academic year, which was delivered to welfare staff, the accomodation team, chaplaincy, student services, finance team and many more. This was so that all services that were accessed by students had an understanding and inclusive space, who could provide the right information and support for their specific requirements.

During term one of this academic year, I decided I wanted to branch further out, to those staff who make the decisions, alongside lecturers and equality teams. This meant having talks directed to HR where we discussed the law in depth, and understanding how the university should interpret it to allow Uni of Glos to be inclusive to LGBTQIA+ students during this turbulant socio-political time. The aim was to make sure we have one solid focus: to be a safe space for trans, non-binary, gender-diverse and intersex students/staff.

The reason I also felt lecturers and professors were also important to cover was because they are sometimes students first place of contact. They will see these staff members frequently, and they may also be part of their trip and placement organisation. With that, we want to make sure students are being included and not separated from each other or treated any differently based on their gender identity.

This term we also provided the talks towards SU staff, which was an amazing opportunity. This meant that staff from the SU had the correct information on how to help students if they may be being mistreated within the university, while also being inclusive in their own events. It also helps them to guide students who run clubs and society on correct language and how to be inclusive within their activities.

Karina, our president, also attended these talks, providing the staff and lecturers with vital information about our society, our connections with the LGBT Partnership and local organisations/events.

What came out of these talks wasn't just education, but questions. These questions were welcomed and encouraged, so that they had a safe space to learn how to apply the training to their own experiences. It also gave the staff an opportunity to refer students to us, and ask questions outside of the talks, allowing open communication between staff and student led societies.

I have truly enjoyed doing this, and have noticed a big change in the way staff talk to students about gender identity. We still have much work to do, but this is a great start to educating staff on LGBTQIA+ matters and how to truly be inclusive in educational spaces.

If any staff are interested in any training from myself and our society, please contact us on our email: UOG.LGBTQIA.SOCIETY@GMAIL.COM

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Noah Earey - 6 Feb 2026