Kaleidoscope LGBT+ Staff and PGR Group
The LGBT+ group for staff and postgraduate researchers at the University of Bath
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Trans Day of Visibility
Every 31st of March marks Trans Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people but also to raise awareness of the discrimination still faced. There are reasons why visibility is important. At the same time, for a...
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University Gender Identity Policy Feedback
In September 2022, the University’s Gender Identity Policy and Guidelines were published. This policy applies to all students and staff at the university, as well as applicants, alumni, and third parties who come into contact with the university. There is...
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University Gender Identity Policy and resources
As we draw to the end of 2022, the Kaleidoscope committee would like to share with our members some significant updates from our colleagues in HR and Student Support regarding the University's commitment, principles and approach for ensuring trans and...
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Tea for Transgender Day of Remembrance - 17 November 2022
On Thursday 17 November we will be holding a Tea for TDOR (Trans Day of Remembrance) get together on campus. The event will be held 11.30-12.15 in Wessex House 3.36 and is for Kaleidoscope members to come together and show support for our trans colleagues during...
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Asexuality Awareness Week: Jessica's Story
Committee member Jess blogs for Asexuality Awareness Week: Telling people I’m asexual is a bit like telling them I don’t like chocolate. “What?” They’ll say with disbelief, sometimes with an awkward little laugh. “Everyone likes chocolate. It’s lush. How can...
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Kaleidoscope LGBT+ Committee recruitment
We are looking for three new members to join our friendly and active committee. We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our engaged committee of staff and PGRs! We are currently recruiting for: Academic Staff Representative PGR Representative Co-Chair...
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Kaleidoscope: The staff LGBT+ social group
Happy start of semester everyone! We wanted to take this opportunity to welcome new members of staff joining the University this year and introduce Kaleidoscope to everyone. This group was launched in 2017 by LGBT+ staff members who want to...
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Bi Visibility Day - 23 September
Judith from the Kaleidoscope committee has kindly shared her story to celebrate Bi Visibility Day. Read her blog below. I am bisexual. But don’t tell anybody. I have found that the most difficult person to tell was myself. My closest...
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International Non-binary People’s Day - 14 July
International Non-binary People’s Day is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at celebrating non-binary people, and raising awareness of the issues faced by non-binary people, globally. The day was first celebrated in 2012, and the date was...
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Pride 2022 and summer update!
Hi everyone, There has been a bit of a gap in blogs and updates from us recently but as it is now summer and things slow down a little (kind of!) we are in to planning mode for the year...
