LGBTQIA+ Students

This community is for all students that self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, pansexual, asexual, intersex and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity. The aim of this community is to empower all LGBTQIA+ students, offer a safe space to our students to socialise, and bring positive change to LGBTQIA+ students university experiences.

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This community is for all students that self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, pansexual, asexual, intersex and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity. The aim of this community is to empower all LGBTQIA+ students, regardless of whether they are ‘out publicly’, and to offer a safe space to our students to socialise and bring positive change to LGBTQIA+ students' university experiences.

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Community Engagement Lead
Alex Powell (He/They), MEng Mechanical Engineering

What would you like to achieve in your role this year?

I would like to keep leading positive change for the LGBTQIA+ community across the university. I want to help improve the policy in place for trans+ students and help continue the great work the previous community lead has been doing with the Non-legal name change policy. I also want to create connections with local LGBTQIA+ organisations to help students feel more welcome across Coventry and the wider area as well as on campus. Overall I want to ensure that LGBTQIA+ students and staff feel welcome on campus and feel free to be themselves.

Activities

Every year we celebrate LGBT+ History Month, celebrating the history of LGBTQ+ rights, raising awareness and promoting equality and diversity. Previously we have hosted queer words, drag nights, panel talks and film screenings. If you would like to get involved in the planning or have an idea for LGBT+ History month (February), please contact the LGBTQIA+ Students Community Engagement Lead or email community.su@coventry.ac.uk.


CUSU CU London CU London (Dagenham) LGBT+ History Month Crafternoon
18th February 1pm - 2pm
Cafeteria Cu London Dagenham
Join us for an afternoon of LGBT themed crafting
LGBTQIA+ Students | CUL Dagenham
CUSU CU London CU London (Greenwich) LGBT+ History Month Crafternoon
18th February 1pm - 2pm
CU London Greenwich
Join us for an afternoon of LGBT themed crafting
LGBTQIA+ Students | CUL Greenwich
Your SU: CU Coventry CU Coventry: LGBT+ History Month Crafternoon
20th February 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Your SU Corner, 8 Mile Lane, Coventry CV1 2TU
Join us for an afternoon of LGBT+ themed crafting!
CU Coventry | LGBTQIA+ Students
Communities LGBT+ History Month: Queer Words
20th February 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Leaf Cafe - Library
Join us for an open-mic night open to students and staff!
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | LGBTQIA+ Students


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Societies

You may want to join or adopt our associated societies, please see the full list below:

  • Gender Equality Society

    The Gender Equality Society is all about keeping the conversation around intersectional feminism and gender equality going. We want to create a safe space for all students and amplify their voices.

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  • LGBTQIA+ Society
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Resources

  • Gender Community Lending Library (GCLL) – GCLL recognises that books can be expensive and accessing queer texts could out an individual. This online book site provides access to trans and queer texts for people across the UK

  • Gender Kit – is a UK-based website that provides guides to changing things that are linked to gender, including names, pronouns, and ID documents.

  • Grapevine – based in Coventry and Warwickshire, Grapevine’s ‘Connecting for Good’ campaign is working towards sparking movements for change in the local queer community.

  • MindOut - is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people with experience of mental health issues. They work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ communities and to make mental health a community concern.

  • Pride Events - is an LGBTQIA+ events website. They provide information on UK-based LGBTQIA+ Pride Events information, tickets, accommodation, and travel.

  • Stonewall - stands for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. Stonewall runs campaigns that drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy.

  • Switchboard - is an LGBT+ helpline. They provide a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.

  • The Yard – The Yard is an LGBTQ+ venue based in Coventry City Centre and run regular events and nights for the queer community.

  • Your Students Union offers free, independent, and confidential advice to all students. Find out more about Your Advice here.

  • akt - the national LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity

  • Trans Specific resources - Gender Identity (supportline.org.uk)

  • Information on reporting hate crimes and discrimination - Hate crime - Galop the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity - Galop

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