Resources

This page brings together practical resources to support trans and gender diverse inclusion in further and higher education and research.


You can use these materials for:

  • Staff training and workshops
  • Student support
  • Policy and organisational development

 

On this page:

Research and Academic Inclusion

Resources to support trans and non-binary researchers and inclusive research environments are currently in development.
Please check back soon for updates.

 

Teaching and Training Resources

A practical workshop activity for exploring the experiences of trans students and staff across education and work.

 

Workshop Activity - Mapping the Journeys

For every student or staff member, there are a wide variety of factors that interact with their ‘journey’ through study or work. This guided activity asks participants to consider the journeys of trans students or staff, to assist them to identify the areas in their college or university that may present additional barriers or difficulties. We have used this exercise both as an internal reflective activity with our Human Resources department, for example, and as part of wider training sessions with external organisations and other colleges and universities. It has always led to insightful engagement by participants.

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Calendar

Use this calendar to plan inclusive teaching, events and awareness activities throughout the year.

 

Calendar of Key Dates for recognition, dialogue and celebration for trans, gender diverse and intersectional communities

This calendar highlights key dates for recognition, dialogue and celebration for trans, gender diverse and intersectional communities, and can be used to support awareness-raising and planning across the academic year.

February:

  • All month – LGBT+ History Month (UK): Celebrates LGBTQI+ history, contributions, and community.

March:

  • 8 March – International Women’s Day: Celebrates women’s achievements and gender equality.
  • 31 March – Trans Day of Visibility: Celebrates trans people and raises awareness of discrimination.

May:

  • 17 May – IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia): Raises awareness of discrimination and inequality affecting LGBTQI+ communities.

June:

  • All month – Pride Month: Celebrates LGBTQI+ communities and visibility, with events taking place across the summer.

July:

  • (Week varies) – Non-Binary Awareness Week: Promotes understanding and awareness of non-binary identities
  • 14 July – International Non-Binary People’s Day: Celebrates non-binary identities and experiences.

September:

  • 10 September – World Suicide Prevention Day: Raises awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.
  • 23 September – Bi Visibility Day: Celebrates bisexual identities and raises awareness of related discrimination.

October:

  • All month – Black History Month (UK): Celebrates Black history, culture, and contributions.
  • 11 October – National Coming Out Day: Encourages openness and celebrates LGBTQI+ identities.
  • (Date varies) – Hate Crime Awareness Week: Raises awareness of hate crime and supports reporting and prevention.
  • 26 October – Intersex Awareness Day: Raises awareness of intersex experiences and issues.
  • (Date varies) – Asexual Awareness Week: Promotes understanding of asexual identities.

November:

  • Early–mid November – Trans Awareness Week: Raises awareness of trans and gender diverse experiences.
  • 20 November – Trans Day of Remembrance: Honours trans people lost to violence and raises awareness of discrimination.
  • 22 November – 22 December – Disability History Month (UK): Explores disability history and human rights.

December:

  • 1 December – World AIDS Day: Raises awareness of HIV and AIDS and remembers those affected.

Download the Calendar of Key Dates

 

Trans & Non-Binary Flags

These images can be used in presentations, teaching materials and online spaces to signal inclusion.

      

Trans Flag | Non-Binary Flag | LGBT Flag | Progress Flag

To save: right-click (Windows) or control-click (Mac).