Statement of Support
The University of Bath Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity Network (EDIN) would like to state its unequivocal support for the LGBTQIA+ campus community given the Supreme Court's recent decision to strictly define both men and women using biological sex. While we await the Equality and Human Rights Commission's guidance on the myriad ways this decision will affect everyday life for the LGBTQIA+ community, the EDI Network wants all Trans, Intersex, and Non-binary staff, students, friends and family to know that the EDI Network will support and advocate for you at every turn. The EDI network exists as an independent voice that relentlessly advocates for respect, equality, and inclusive diversity for all marginalised groups.
The University of Bath's Kaleidoscope LGBT+ Staff and PGR Group will also be running a lunchtime meet-up for Trans and Non-binary staff, and details on this event will be forthcoming.
There are support services available for all members of the University community at all levels of University life, so please do use them if needed:
- The University of Bath's Gender Identity Policy and Guidelines
- University of Bath's Kaleidoscope LGBT+ Staff and PGR Group
- The SU's LGBT+ Student Group
- University of Bath Health Assured: Wellbeing Support for Staff
- The University Student Support Service is available every working day at 4 West Student Centre, no appointment necessary, or by emailing studentsupport@bath.ac.uk
- Our “Be Well - Talk Now” service provides free, confidential advice and support by phone, video call or live chat from anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. From within the UK, please call 0808 196 8046. From outside the UK, please call +44 3 307771499, or visit our webpages for more information and the live chat link
- Help is also available from The SU’s Advice and Support Centre
- If you experience or see harassment please make sure to use the Support and Report tool
The EDI Network wants to thank the University of Bath's Kaleidoscope LGBT+ Staff and PGR Group for their advocacy and guidance as this entire situation unfolds.
--- EDI Network Co-Chairs, John Troyer and Clare Cobb
--- Blake Walker, Will Smith and Judith Brown on behalf of Kaleidoscope
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