The University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all and to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.  The University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming community where staff and students are enabled to meet their full potential and are treated as individuals and this includes providing advice, support and understanding to those individuals who are trans, gender non-conforming or questioning their gender identity.

Transitioning can be a very positive experience in someone’s life, however with all major life events it may be challenging for some. The University recognises that this can be a very difficult and complex time for an individual and would wish to act in a sensitive and supportive way by having a helpful policy and practices in place to ease any transitional period.