1. Increasing LGBT inclusivity at the University of Leeds
Equality Policy Unit
Increasing LGBT inclusivity at the University of Leeds
Sabiha Patel, Head of Equality and Inclusion,
17 May 2019
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2. Equality Policy Unit What is our role?
University’s centre for strategy, policy and guidance development on all student and staff equality and inclusion matters
Drive the delivery of the University’s Equality and Inclusion Framework working with leaders and managers
Provision of expert advice to colleagues across the University to achieve best practice and maximise inclusion for staff and students from all backgrounds
Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty advice
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3. Equality Policy Unit
HUMAN RESOURCES

4. Equality Policy Unit Where are we now? Diversity is about:
Advance HE workshop on ‘Enhancing LGBT Inclusivity at the University of Leeds’ (February 2019)
LGBT HE STEM Day (2018 and ongoing)
LGBT Staff Network
Good relationships with the LUU
LGBT History Month (February each year); and lighting up of Parkinson Building
Leeds Pride
Equality is just what it says - it is making sure that everybody has an equal chance to succeed in the light of their abilities and experience. It is making sure that decisions aren’t based on prejudice, or unnecessary constraints or conditions.
Diversity is about:
moving beyond giving people access, towards a proper understanding of the diversity within each individual
responding proactively and flexibly to the needs, motivations, experiences and skills of individuals.
Inclusion – the University has adopted a model of inclusion (complete acceptance and integration of all students and employees regardless of diversity background that proactively leads to a sense of belonging, engagement and full participation within and across the University)

5. Equality Policy Unit Where are we now? Diversity is about: Trans work
Phase 1- Policy 
Phase 2- Guidance 
Phase 3 - Training- partnered with Gendered Intelligence
Inclusion of Trans focus in the University’s Athena SWAN submission
Equality is just what it says - it is making sure that everybody has an equal chance to succeed in the light of their abilities and experience. It is making sure that decisions aren’t based on prejudice, or unnecessary constraints or conditions.
Diversity is about:
moving beyond giving people access, towards a proper understanding of the diversity within each individual
responding proactively and flexibly to the needs, motivations, experiences and skills of individuals.
Inclusion – the University has adopted a model of inclusion (complete acceptance and integration of all students and employees regardless of diversity background that proactively leads to a sense of belonging, engagement and full participation within and across the University)
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6. What next steps do we wish to achieve?
Equality Policy Unit
What next steps do we wish to achieve?
Leeds LGBT Framework
Greater Faculty, Service, Staff Network and LUU activity cohesion with EPU and strengthen our partnership commitments
Stonewall Workplace Equality Index
Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme
An intersectional approach, improving data, and embedding this work within our structures, systems, policies and culture
Greater sector engagement and learning/bringing back best practice from other HEIs
Equality is just what it says - it is making sure that everybody has an equal chance to succeed in the light of their abilities and experience. It is making sure that decisions aren’t based on prejudice, or unnecessary constraints or conditions.
Diversity is about:
moving beyond giving people access, towards a proper understanding of the diversity within each individual
responding proactively and flexibly to the needs, motivations, experiences and skills of individuals.
Inclusion – the University has adopted a model of inclusion (complete acceptance and integration of all students and employees regardless of diversity background that proactively leads to a sense of belonging, engagement and full participation within and across the University)

7. Equality Policy Unit LGBT event programme:
LGBT History Month- February
IDAHOBiT- May
LGBT HE STEM Day- July
Leeds Pride – August
National Inclusion Week- September
National Coming Out Day- October and Trans Awareness Day (tweeting campaign)

8. Equality Policy Unit Your involvement:
Involvement in the staff and student networks
Faculty/Service/discipline level E&I activity
Participation and contribution to events across the University and the LUU
Policy engagement through contact with the EPU
Please stay in touch with Becky Brenton at:
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9. Training/ resources available:
Equality Policy Unit
Training/ resources available:
EPU website:
E-learning - to complete in your own time. Complements and underpins the other training sessions. Mandatory for all staff to complete by 2018
Recruitment and selection training – for chairs and members of interview panels (booked via OD&PL)
Advance HE website -
Trans Guidance - support-trans-staff-and-students/
I can’t cover the more practical skills in detail in an hour and a half. There are, however, other training courses available:
E-learning - An on-line e-learning package that you can complete at your desk in your own time. This will provide essential basic information, but is even better if combined with the face to face training.
Recruitment and Selection - offered by HR through SDDU
Springboard – offered by SDDU, this is aimed at personal development for women at all levels in the University.
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10. Equality Policy Unit Contact us
The Equality Policy Unit is located in room 11.60, EC Stoner Building.
Telephone:
Web:
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