This Portal is a hub of resources and guidance for staff and students covering everything you need to know about being trans at Warwick.

On this page you will find information about:

• What it Means to be Trans.
• Resources for the Trans Community.
• Policy and Good Practice Guidance.
• Support Available.
• Training and Events.

You can find information about all aspects of transitioning at Warwick in the Students' Union Guide to Being Trans at Warwick and the University's Trans and Gender Reassignment Policy.

If you are looking for support with a trans related issue or for more information about gender identity matters and can't find what you need here, contact us and let us know.

 

What It Means To Be Trans

A trans person is someone who self-defines as a gender other than that which they were assigned at birth.

People have a gender assigned at birth according to attributes such as chromosomes, hormones and external and internal anatomy. However, this assignment sometimes conflicts with people’s gender identity.

Gender identity refers to a person’s internal sense of their own gender and what feels right for them. This might be male, female, non-binary (outside of male or female), genderless, or some other gender identity. All gender identities are equally valid.

 

Resources for the Trans Community

You can find information about all aspects of transitioning at Warwick in the Students' Union Guide to Being Trans at Warwick and the University's Trans and Gender Reassignment Policy. Below we have highlighted quick links to key information, for each of the areas covered you will find more information in the SU Guide and the University's Policy.

• Map of gender-neutral facilities.
• How to change your preferred and legal name, title and gender marker on your records:
  • Students: Changes of name & title can be requested via the student records online system.
  • Staff: Complete a Detail Amendment Form.
• How to report instances of transphobia and hate crime/incidents:
  • Within the university, transphobia and hate crimes/incidents can be confidentially reported to Wellbeing Support Services, the International Office, the SU Advice Centre, or a residential tutor (where relevant).
  • Feedback and complaints resolution policy.
  • Staff: Report concerns using the Dignity at Warwick Online Reporting Form or request to speak to a Dignity Contact (the Dignity at Warwick Policy outlines unacceptable behaviours and the process on reporting and dealing with inappropriate behaviour).
• How to access support relating to trans issues:
  • Find a comprehensive list of sources of information and support for trans staff and students in the SU Guide.
  • Staff and postgraduate students: Request an LGBTUA+ Buddy.
  • Staff: Join the LGBTUA+ Staff Network.
• How to get in touch with other trans people at Warwick:
  • Find a comprehensive list of sources of community representative bodies in the SU Guide.
  • Staff and postgraduate students: Request an LGBTUA+ Buddy.
  • Staff: Join the LGBTUA+ Staff Network.
• How to request a replacement degree certificate in a new name.
• How to request your former legal name and gender/pronouns be expunged from your records.

 

Policy and Good Practice Guidance

• Trans & Gender Reassignment Policy.
• Students' Union Guide to Being Trans at Warwick.
• LGBTUA+ terminology guide.
• Map of gender-neutral facilities.
• Gender and sexuality data collection best practice .
• Including your pronouns in your email signature .
• Asking for & using pronouns .
• Pronouns: Let's Get It Right.
• The University's approach to use of gender-neutral language (this is in line with section 17 of the University’s Trans and Gender Reassignment Policy on 'Gendered Language').
  
  • Further best practice guidance on using gender-neutral language is coming soon.
• Warwick Trans Awareness Guide.
• Trans awareness video clips.

 

Support Available

• Contact the SU's Trans Officer on trans at warwicksu dot com and LGBTUA+ Officer on LGBTUA at warwicksu dot com.
• Trans Community Group.
• LGBTUA+ Staff Network.
• Warwick Students' Union Pride.
• LGBTUA+ Taskforce.
• LGBTUA+ Buddy Scheme.
• Submit your question anonymously to members of Warwick's trans community.
• Contact the ED&I team.

 

Training and Events

• Staff: Trans Inclusion Workshops.
• LGBTUA+ History Month.
• Stonewall 50 - find information about the events and activities that took place at Warwick to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in June 2019. This page also includes a list of resources (including podcasts, videos, books, and more) that you can take a look at to learn more LGBTUA+ history.
• See all upcoming ED&I events on the Events webpage.
• See all upcoming ED&I training on the Training, Guidance, and Resources webpage.