LGBT at the University
Here at the University we believe in a truly diverse and inclusive environment. We actively support Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) staff and students and work with them to improve our available resources and facilities.
These pages provide key LGBT information at the University. To find out more and to get involved in our activities contact Julie Campbell at j.l.campbell@sheffield.ac.uk and 0114 222 1499. To suggest additional content for these pages contact Sarah Woodhead on s.woodhead@sheffield.ac.uk.
Staff Network
The Network meets regularly on a formal and social basis, and actively works with the University to develop initiatives and plan future action to enhance the presence of our LGBT community. |
LGBT Voices
The film was launched at an event in February 2013 attended by staff, students and external guests. This was opened by the Vice Chancellor and contained a key-note speech from Simon Fanshawe, co-founder of Stonewall. |
Events
Allowed Out was an event held in October 2012 featuring Sheffield's first gay choir, Out Aloud. This event featured inspirational stories from many choir members as well as those in the wider LGBT community. |
Equality Monitoring
This is why we need you to update your equality data. To find out how, see our Equality data monitoring pages. |
Support for You
There are specific LGBT resources on the webpages including information on coming out, the Bullying and Harassment Network and the LGBT Student Committee. Also see our information on external support in the city of Sheffield. |
Latest News
2) Friday May 17th 2013 marks the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO). See here for details of an event in Sheffield to mark this occasion. 3) A new project, 'Hidden Perspectives' has recently been launched. This aims to open up interpretations of biblical narratives to underrepresented groups. See here for further details. |



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The University has many inclusive policies and avenues of support for both staff and students. For staff, some of these are Work-life balance, Paternity/Partner leave, Parental Leave and Adoption Leave. There is a also a Personal Harassment Network which is available for all staff on a confidential basis.
1) The LGBT Staff Network and LGBT Student Committee will hold a consultation exercise on Thursday May 16th, from 12pm-1.30pm. This will provide an opportunity for LGBT staff and students across the University to help us action plan for the coming year. To register your attendance contact Tom Reaney (LGBT Staff Network Chair) on t.reaney@sheffield.ac.uk