LGBT+ Sub-Group

The LGBT+ sub-group is a thematic group of the University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC). The Group aims to improve the experiences of LGBT+ students and staff through taking community-informed and strategically aligned actions, while providing constructive challenge and active support to EDIC.

The foundation of the Sub-Group's Terms of Reference is the Public Sector Equality Duty’s (PSED) duty to, “foster good relations between people who share and people who do not share a relevant protected characteristic.” 

While advocating for the University's LGBTQ+ community, the Sub-Group also engages in amplifying LGBTQ+ staff and student voices through storytelling - highlighting our lived experiences, and acknowledging the community's significant and valuable contributions to the University.

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  • Compile community activities, feedback, stories and asks in relation to "Access & Facilities"
  • Raise awareness of LGBTQ+ staff and student activities, celebrating their contributions, by curating an archive of online content on the selected key topics (Allyship; Visibility in (Queer) Community; LGBTQ+ Research(ers) and Projects; Role Models)
  • Capture staff/student experience for EDIC reporting
  • Encourage University business compliance with institutional EDI Outcomes and goals
  • Champion, and work with others to promote, an inclusive data culture that recognises the political and social context of gender, sex and sexuality data, allows for non-disclosure of identity data, and/or engages with data practices in ways that prioritise avoiding harm to staff/students.
  • Review process(es) for changing personal details on University systems, and promote an accessible and inclusive approach.
  • Monitor Sub-Group action progress

Jonny HardmanCo-Convenor
Róisín McKelveyCo-Convenor
Christopher SimGovernance & Strategic Planning Rep (GaSP)
Jonathan MacBrideJoint Union Committee Rep (JUC)
Kevin GuyanChancellor's Fellow
Lucy SmithSports & Exercise 
Michael RamsammyAcademic Rep & REAR link
Maddie BellSports Union Rep
Philip GrahamCommunications & Marketing Rep (CAM)
Sebastian BromelowHR EDI Rep
Ollie CahyaEUSA Trans/NB Officer
Ourie Ophir AzoulayEUSA LGBTQ+ Officer
Syjil RamjuthanVP Welfare
Gina Gwenffrewi & David Radford Staff Pride Network (SPN) Co-Chairs

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