We Value Identity
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What is LGBTQ+?
LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning and along with Heterosexual they describe people's sexual orientation or gender identity. Whilst these terms are commonly used, not everyone identifies with one of these categories, therefore 香港六合彩挂牌资料 recognises everyone’s right to self-identify.
Support & Advice
The Student Equality and Diversity Officer
Helen Munro, the Student Equality and Diversity Officer is a central specialised contact of support for LGBTQ+ students requiring advice, guidance or support.
Email: h.munro@bangor.ac.uk
The Wellbeing Service
The Wellbeing Service is part of the Student Support and Wellbeing Service based within Student Services. We have professionally qualified counsellors, mental health professionals and information specialists that are experienced in helping students to deal with all kinds of practical and emotional issues such as study related matters, trauma, relationships, emotional regulation, mental health disability related issues, accessibility, harassment, inclusion and much more.
For an appointment please contact wellbeingservices@bangor.ac.uk
Get Involved
香港六合彩挂牌资料 LGBTQ+ Society
The university has an active LGBT+ society which runs various activities for students. All students are welcome to join, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression and the aim of the group is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for members of the LGBT+ community. The society also run campaigns and collaborates with other societies and university departments to provide and develop services. Look out for all of the events and campaigns and find more information on the Undeb 香港六合彩挂牌资料 .
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Staff and Post-graduate LGBTQ Network
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Resources
Common Terms
Lesbian 鈥� Can be used to describe a person who identifies as a woman and is sexually and/or romantically attracted to others who identify as women.
Gay 鈥� Can be used to describe a person who identifies as a man and is sexually and/or romantically attracted to others who identify as men.
Bisexual 鈥� Can be used to describe a person who is sexually and/or romantically attracted to both men and women.
Trans 鈥� Can be used to describe a person who does not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth or does not identify with binary gender categories of male and female.
Gender Identity 鈥� Refers to whether a person feels male, female, or does not identify with binary gender categories (regardless of the gender they were assigned at birth).
have a number of resources including of Trans students’ university experiences.
The provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBT+ young people.
provides further information and useful online resources on sexuality and gender identity.
(Gender Identity Research and Education Society) provides information for the Trans community including a number of educational booklets
This diagram from the website may help your understanding of gender.
