Friends of Out@MyAV范

Being a Friend of Out @MyAV范

Many LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, plus other marginalised sexual orientations and/or gender identities) staff and students don't always feel supported or understood by their peers/colleagues. Historical and present day experiences of invisibility and discrimination can result in some听LGBTQ+ people feeling alone with no one听to turn to.听

Out @MyAV范 wishes to create an inclusive environment where LGBTQ+ staff, students and visitors can be themselves, which includes feeling comfortable enough to be out. We're doing this by asking people to become a 'Friend' of Out @MyAV范

By becoming a friend of Out @MyAV范 you're agreeing to be an active ally, including by displaying your support using听Friends of Out @MyAV范听stickers. Your commitment will help to make MyAV范 a safer, more supportive place to work.听

Friends of Out @MyAV范 Training

Many LGBTQ+ staff and students don't always feel supported by their peers/colleagues. MyAV范's LGBTQ+ Equality Advisory Group (LEAG) and Out @MyAV范听wish to create an inclusive environment where LGBTQ+ staff, students and visitors can be themselves, which includes feeling comfortable enough to be out. We're doing this by asking them to become a Friend of Out @MyAV范 and offering training for MyAV范 staff interested in learning how to become proactive LGBTQ+ allies.

Our training aims are听

To better understand the role of being an LGBTQ+ ally
To gain confidence in identifying and challenging behaviour and language that is offensive to LGBTQ+ staff and students听
To raise awareness and champion LGBTQ+ equality.

If you would like to sign up to attend this training please complete

*Please note that there are currently no sessions scheduled for term 1 of the 2022/23 academic year. Those that register their interest will be contacted when more information is available.

Sign up to our email network

If you are an LGBTQ+ MyAV范 staff member and want to join the Out @MyAV范 network please visit the听.听

If you would like to join the Friends of Out@MyAV范 Network please visit the听

You will need to use your MyAV范 email address to join either of the networks, and please note that you need to be directly logged-in to the MyAV范 network for these links to work.