Youll find here profiles of every university in the UK. Each profile includes the University’s contact details, their lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) society website address (if there is one), fees and average entry requirements. There is also info about the University and the local area, including the local gay scene and any other trivia you might find useful when making your choice. For example, has a university given an honorary degree to someone who isn’t supportive of gay equality? Or have they awarded one to an important gay equality supporter? We have also scored each university against a checklist of ten things we think universities should provide for LGB students.
You can register and log in to add your own comments and opinions. The people who really know what it’s like at a University are the students themselves, and we’re really keen to hear about your experiences. Future students will want to hear from you, so please get in touch!
Explanation of the checklist
This year the university guide checklist has been compiled solely on the basis of information available in the public domain. Where no information can be found we have assumed that this provision doesn’t exist. This is because our guide is designed to reflect what could be easily accessible to a sixth former in the process of applying to university. If you think our information is incorrect, please update your website to include this information and we will amend your details. You can contact us at university@stonewall.org.uk
Using the information available we’ve scored each university on how well they comply with our suggestions:
• Stonewall Diversity Champion: Are the Universities members of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme? This is a good-practice network of organisations that work together and with Stonewall to ensure that they create a working environment where everyone is able to be themselves
• A policy that protects lesbian, gay and bisexual students from bullying: Does the university have a harassment policy which makes explicit reference to homophobia? Does it indicate that there are appropriate sanctions for those who are homophobic? Is there protection for those who are victims of such bullying? Is this publicised so prospective students will know about it?
• Compulsory staff training on lesbian, gay and bisexual issues: Does the university train its teaching and support staff on lesbian, gay and bisexual issues as part of their diversity training? Is this training mandatory?
• Lesbian, gay and bisexual staff network: Is there a network group for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff which is supported by the university?
• Student lesbian, gay and bisexual society: Is there a specific student society for lesbian, gay and bisexual students which is active and provides a meeting point for lesbian, gay and bisexual students? Is this publicised so prospective students will know about it?
• Info for students on lesbian, gay and bisexual issues: Does the university or the student union provide specific information for LGB students, for instance, in the form of a handbook or a DVD?
• Events for lesbian, gay and bisexual students: Does the university run specific events for lesbian, gay and bisexual students, for instance, events during history month or social events for students?
• Explicit Welfare Provision for lesbian, gay and bisexual students: Does the university or the Student Union offer specific welfare support for lesbian, gay and bisexual students? This may be in the form of counsellors who are specifically trained in lesbian, gay and bisexual issues or in the form of LGBT society welfare reps.
• Consultation with lesbian, gay and bisexual students: Does the University ensure that it talks to lesbian, gay and bisexual students about their needs and include them in the decision making process within the University?
• Specific Career Advice for lesbian, gay and bisexual students: Does the University actively promote lesbian, gay and bisexual recruitment guides such as Stonewall's Starting Out? Or does it offer specific career advice for lesbian, gay and bisexual students either on their websites or through promotional events?
The rest of this guide contains useful pages about applying to university including choosing a university, picking a course, how to apply, money and accommodation, plus information specific to those who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. Check out our new ‘career spotlight’ area as well for info on 12 different fields and recent LGB graduate profiles.
