Trans* Student Hub

Welcome to the Trans* Student Hub, a space full of resources, updates and events for Trans* Students.

Have a look around at all the resources and get involved in the UCLan Trans community, there’s always plenty to do!

If big social gatherings aren’t your thing, don’t worry - check out our representatives, see what campaigns they’re running and get yourself involved!

Meet your Trans* rep

Hi, I’m Avery, your Trans* rep for this year! This is my second year in the role, and I am in my final year at UCLan doing a degree in Psychology.

Being your elected Trans* rep means I have the privilege of campaigning for the benefit of our incredible and diverse community. Last year we started work on an award finalist campaign to ban conversion therapy practices nationally and a University wide campaign to ensure students at UCLan had a means to use their preferred names. Work on these two major projects continues into this year and I can’t wait to share this journey with you!

Campaigns by your Trans* Rep

Preferred/Chosen Name Campaign

Her first campaign is local to the University, where she is pushing UCLan to recognise and use the preferred name of their students. Currently, UCLan systems such as class lists, e-mails, ID cards and university equipment use a student's legal name, as opposed to their preferred name. Preferred names, or chosen names, are those commonly used by individuals as a way to represent themselves and their identity. For many people, a preferred name isn’t simply a preference, it is the only name they use and choose to recognise, making it essential to their identity. Avery is campaigning for the University to make a change and allow students to have their chosen identity and name fully recognised across the board.

The campaign will be initially posted as a Students’ Union “Big Idea”, where once it has enough votes, can be discussed at Students’ Council and pushed towards the University.

Email your tutor here using our template.

Ban on Conversion Therapy Campaign

The second campaign that she has set up is running nationally and aims to ensure the protection of Transgender people under a ban of conversion therapies. Conversion therapy tries to suppress and influence an individual's gender identity through a series of practices such as, talking therapy, medication, the threat of homelessness and in extreme circumstances, physical violence and food deprivation - all which are unethical and harmful.

The main aim of conversion therapy is to “cure the gay” and strip away a person’s identity and true self. The National LGBT Survey (2018) found that 13% of the trans community had been offered or undergone conversion therapy. It’s difficult to determine the current number of people who have been subject to these therapies, however many said they were offered and pressured in both medical and home settings.

The UK Government claimed they would ban conversion therapy across the board, but had excluded transgender therapy in their ban. Without a successful and inclusive ban put in place, the trans community will continue to be oppressed and subjected to physical and psychological harm.

If you are worried about yourself or others, or are a victim of conversion therapy and need support, you can contact the National Conversation Therapy Hotline.

Phone: 0800 130 335

Email: CThelp@galop.org.uk

Opening Times: Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 16:00

Resources

Student Transgender Policy

View Here

Policy regarding the use of preferred names

View Here

Trans Health Information

View Here

Life as a trans+ student

View Here

Clubs & Societies

Support

Following the UK Supreme Court judgement on the legal definition of sex, we recognise this will be a difficult time for our trans students and staff. Here is key support available and practical guidance for our trans students, trans staff and for those providing support to our trans community, so that we can reach out and provide support where needed.

Reporting discrimination, hate incidents and hate crimes

If you experience or witness any form of discrimination or hate, including transphobia, please report these through:

Report + Support is the University’s online portal for reporting incidents of bullying, harassment and abuse. More details on How to report bullying, harassment and abuse, and request support is available on the Student Hub.

The Students’ Union is a third-party reporting centre for hate crime. This means our advisors are trained to support you in reporting any hate crimes or incidents that happen to you or that you witness. Details on Hate Crime Reporting and on what is a hate crime and hate incident is available on our website. You can report a hate crime or hate incident on Report a hate crime - True Vision or contact us directly at reporthatecrime@uclan.ac.uk

Safezone: Download SafeZone for free to quickly and discreetly call for help or share your location if you feel threatened or unsafe. You can find out more about the many benefits of SafeZone on this Student Hub article

A statement from our VP Activities, Sophie Barratt, on 'Claim Your Space'
"In light of the recent UK Supreme Court ruling that defines ‘woman’ solely by biological sex, I felt it necessary to address this and want to reassure our community that this does not change who is welcome in the women’s gym space.

"This space remains open to all who self-identify as a woman, including trans women, and non-binary individuals. I believe this ruling is a setback to the progress made by the trans community and its allies.

"To our trans and non-binary students: this space was created to be inclusive, safe, and welcoming — and that hasn’t changed. You are welcome and encouraged to use this space." - Sophie Barratt, VP Activities

Find out more about Claim Your Space

Mitigating Circumstances for students

If the recent events have had a direct impact on you and your ability to complete your exams or other assessments, then we would like to remind you that Mitigating Circumstances are available and you can find more information on the Student Hub. We recognise that it may not be easy to evidence the impact of the recent event, so the University is providing flexibility on the requirement for evidence if this has had an impact on you.

You will need to confirm in your application for Mitigating Circumstances that this has impact on you as a trans or gender non-conforming person, including those transitioning, so we know that there is no requirement for you to provide evidence – please be assured that this information will be treated sensitively and with confidentiality by the University.

Gender-neutral facilities

Trans students may feel more comfortable using gender-neutral facilities at this time. Here is a list of all gender-neutral facilities available on campus:

Gender-Neutral Facilities

Preston Campus

Adelphi Building
042 Accessible WC
233 Accessible WC

Allen Building
019 Accessible WC
111 WC Unisex
112 WC Unisex
115 Accessible WC
209 Accessible WC
213 Accessible WC

Arena Central
001 Changing Room
002 Changing Room
003 Changing Room
004 Changing Room
005 Changing Room
006 Changing Room
008 Changing Room
009 Changing Room
010 Changing Room
014 Changing Room
015 Changing Room
016 Changing Room
017 Changing Room
018 Changing Room
019 Changing Room
102 Changing Room
104 Changing Room

Arena East Changing
002 Changing Room
003 Changing Room
004 Changing Room
005 Accessible WC
006 Changing Room
008 Changing Room

Arena Pavilion
002 Changing Room
005 Changing Room
006 Changing Room
007 Accessible WC

Arena West Changing
001 Changing Room
002 Changing Room
003 Changing Room
004 Changing Room
005 Changing Room
007 Changing Room
008 Changing Room
011 Changing Room
012 Changing Room
013 Changing Room
014 Changing Room
018 Accessible WC
101 Changing Room
102 Changing Room
107 Changing Room
108 Changing Room

Arts Centre (St Peters)
002 Accessible WC
006 WC Unisex
008 WC Unisex

Brook Building
005 Accessible WC
023 Shower
024 Shower
025 Shower
101 Accessible WC
103 Shower
110 Shower
201 Accessible WC
301 Accessible WC
303 Shower
401 Accessible WC

C&T Building
004 Accessible WC
105 Accessible WC
208 Accessible WC

Chandler Building
002 WC Unisex
010 WC Unisex
019 Accessible WC
024 WC Unisex
027 Accessible WC
102 WC Unisex
103 Accessible WC
203 Accessible WC

Darwin Building
012 Accessible WC
019 Shower
122 Accessible WC
227 Accessible WC
319 Accessible WC
422 Shower
423 WC Unisex

Eden Building
008 Accessible WC
024A Shower
118 Accessible WC
120 WC Unisex
130 WC Unisex
130A Shower
218 Accessible WC
220 WC Unisex
230 WC Unisex
230A Shower
318 Accessible WC
320 WC Unisex
330 WC Unisex
330A Shower

Edward Building
003 Accessible WC

EIC (Engineering Innovation Centre)
007 Accessible WC
018 Accessible WC
107 Accessible WC
118 Accessible WC
208 Accessible WC
222 Accessible WC
309 Accessible WC
320 Accessible WC
411 Accessible WC
425 Accessible WC
LG09 Accessible WC
LG21 Accessible WC

Foster Building
029 Accessible WC
055A Accessible WC
086 WC Unisex
087 WC Unisex
089 Accessible WC
B14 Accessible WC
B15 Accessible WC

Greenbank Building
026 Accessible WC
027 Shower
052 Accessible WC
121 Accessible WC
226 Accessible WC
338 Accessible WC

Hanover Building
009 Accessible WC
012 WC Unisex
012A WC Unisex
107 Shower

Harrington Building
005 Accessible WC
025A Accessible WC
102 Accessible WC
231 Accessible WC
330 Accessible WC

Harris Building
137A Accessible WC
155C Accessible WC
245 Accessible WC
308C Accessible WC

JB Firth Building
028 Accessible WC including shower
119 Accessible WC including shower
219 Accessible WC including shower
319 Accessible WC including shower

Kirkham Building
004 Accessible WC
114A Shower

Leighton Building
009A Accessible WC
112 WC Unisex
205 WC Unisex
304 WC Unisex

Library
011 Shower
011A Accessible WC
021 Accessible WC
113 Accessible WC
233 Accessible WC
319 Accessible WC

Livesey House
007A Accessible WC
103 Accessible WC

Maudland Building
047A Accessible WC
106A Accessible WC
307A Accessible WC

Media Factory
013 Accessible WC
027C Accessible WC including shower
118 Accessible WC
225 Accessible WC
322 Accessible WC
426 Accessible WC

Oasis Faith and Spirituality Centre
001 Accessible WC

Pre-school Centre
018 Accessible WC
022 Washroom
023 Washroom
024 Washroom
025 Washroom

Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre
003 WC Unisex
015 Accessible WC
104 Accessible WC
B11 Accessible WC
B12 Staff shower including WC
B13 Staff shower including WC
B14 Accessible WC

Student Centre
109 Accessible WC
110 Accessible WC
111 WC Unisex
112 WC Unisex
113 WC Unisex
114 WC Unisex
115 WC Unisex
116 WC Unisex
117 WC Unisex
150 Accessible WC
151 WC Unisex
152 Accessible WC
153 WC Unisex
154 WC Unisex
155 WC Unisex
156 WC Unisex
157 WC Unisex
159 WC Unisex
160 WC Unisex
161 WC Unisex
162 Accessible WC
163 WC Unisex
208 Accessible WC
209 WC Unisex
LG12
LG13
LG14 WC Unisex
LG15 WC Unisex
LG16 WC Unisex
LG34 Accessible WC
LG35 WC Unisex
LG36 WC Unisex
LG37 WC Unisex
LG38 WC Unisex
LG39 WC Unisex
LG40 WC Unisex
LG42 WC Unisex
LG43 WC Unisex
LG44 WC Unisex
LG45 Shower
LG51 Accessible WC
LG52 WC Unisex
LG53 WC Unisex
LG54 WC Unisex
LG55 WC Unisex
LG56 WC Unisex
LG57 WC Unisex
LG58 WC Unisex
LG59 WC Unisex
LG61 WC Unisex
LG62 WC Unisex
LG63 WC Unisex
LG64 WC Unisex Accessible WC
LG65 WC Unisex
UG07 WC Unisex Accessible WC
UG08 WC Unisex
UG09 Accessible WC
UG10 WC Unisex
UG11 WC Unisex
UG12 WC Unisex
UG13 WC Unisex
UG14 WC Unisex
UG35 Accessible WC
UG36
UG37 Accessible WC
UG38 WC Unisex
UG39 WC Unisex
UG40 WC Unisex
UG41 WC Unisex
UG42 WC Unisex
UG43 WC Unisex
UG46 WC Unisex
UG47 WC Unisex
UG48 Accessible WC
UG49 WC Unisex
UG50 WC Unisex

Students’ Union
004 WC Unisex
005 Accessible WC
013F Accessible WC
036 WC Unisex
039 Accessible WC
040 Accessible WC
110 Accessible WC
117 Accessible WC
132 Accessible WC
138 Accessible WC
146 Shower including WC
149 Shower including WC
151 WC Unisex
209 Accessible WC

The Ironworks
003 Accessible WC
038 Accessible WC including shower

Victoria Building
034D Accessible WC

Vernon Building
005 WC Unisex
013 WC Unisex
035 Shower
037 Accessible WC
056 Accessible WC
407 Accessible WC

Wharf Building
008 Accessible WC

Burnley Campus

Burnley College
C127 Accessible WC
C216 Accessible WC
C318 Accessible WC
C417 Accessible WC

Sandygate Mill
009 Accessible WC including shower
205 Shower
210 Accessible WC including shower

Victoria Mill
019 Accessible WC
030 Accessible WC
122 Accessible WC
123 Accessible WC
124 Accessible WC including shower
211 Unisex WC

Westlakes Campus

John Fyfe Building
009 Accessible WC
019 Accessible WC
114 Accessible WC

Summergrove
E011 Accessible WC
E103 Accessible WC
B218A WC Unisex
B219 Accessible WC

Events

Women's Gym Space: 20th May 9am - 11am; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Women's Gym Space: 22nd May 10am - 23rd May noon; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Women's Gym Space: 23rd May 1pm - 3pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Women's Gym Space: 26th May 2pm - 4pm; Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre Cardio Zone; The Students' Union and Vice President, Sophie, is excited to announce a women-only gym at the Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre. The gym space is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary.

Support Services

LGBTQAI+

LGBT Foundation

Phone: 0345 330 30 30

Website: lgbt.foundation/

Beaumont Society

Phone: 01582 412220

Website: www.beaumontsociety.org.uk/

All sorts of ‘Coming Out’

Website: PDF Support

Acas

If you want impartial advice on your workplace rights, including advice about discrimination, Acas is the go-to place for all the information you need. There is also information about bullying and harassment at work, and what you can do if this is happening.

Website: www.acas.org.uk/advice