Useful Information

Networks and Societies

• Guild of Students' LGBTQ Association aims to represent those who consider themselves to have a minority sexual/romantic orientation and/or gender identity.
• OSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) s a society dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ students studying, or with an interest in, STEM subjects.
• Birmingham Medsoc LGBTQ  is a social group, where members can get to know LGBT students in other years.
• Rainbow Network exists to provide support for LGBTQ staff and PhD students, and ensure that their views and needs are recognised by the University.
• The Careers Network's LGBT mentoring scheme supports students to gain advice on how to be happy and fulfilled as an out lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer employee.

Further information and activities

• We are recognised as a Stonewall Global Diversity Champion. See our Equality Marks page for more information. 
• See our guidance on how to support our transgender students and staff. 
• Explore our annual LGBT History Month activities.
• Explore our Rainbow Network's Global Mobility scheme for international travel advice. 
• The Birmingham LGBT Centre advocates for and supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities.
• We're part of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, the definitive benchmarking tool for LGBT inclusion in the workplace.

Networks and Societies

• The Guild of Student's DAMSA association provides representation and support for all students who identify as having a disability.

Further information and activities

• The Learning Support service offers drop-ins, advice and support, and guidance with reasonable adjustments for anyone with disabilities.
• The University's AccessAble platform provides in-depth information about the accessibility of our buildings.
• In 2023 we're hosting the IBSA world games (International Blind Sport Federation). 
• Find out about our Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs (DISN).

Networks and Societies

• The Guild of Students hosts a wide range of BAME student societies. 

Further information and activities

• Find out how we're working toward race equality via our Equality Marks page.
• Find out what events we host for our annual Black History Month celebrations. 
• Why not explore the work of our Centre for Research in Race and Education (CRRE)?

Networks and Societies

• Explore the Guild of Student's Faith societies. 

Further information and activities

• Find out how we create an environment of religious inclusion at our Respecting your faith page.
• Explore services and events at our Multi-faith chaplaincy. 
• Explore the work of our Department of Theology and Religion.
• Explore our Ramadan information page. 
• Religious observance policies are in place to accommodate faith based needs. Visit our Codes of Practice page and search by cohort year. 

Networks and Societies

• See the Guild of Student's societies page to explore a range of gender based societies. 

Further information and activities

• We are an Athena SWAN charter mark holder. Find out more about Athena SWAN at our Equality Marks page. 
• Every year we celebrate International Women's day. See our dedicated page to find out what's taking place this year. 
• You can keep up to date with our research in Sexuality and Gender Studies. 
• Find our about the work of our Centre for Women's Enterprise, Leadership, Economy and Diversity (WE-LEAD). 

Resources and support

• We have policies in place to support student parents and carers. Visit our Codes of Practice page and search by cohort year.
• We have a number of day nurseries on site to help with childcare while you study. 
• We are signing up to The Stand Alone pledge to provide support to students who are estranged from their families. Visit our Equality Marks page to find out more. 
• You can find information about being a student parent or carer on our dedicated page. 
• For support with parent or carer responsibilities every school provides a wellbeing support officer.