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LGBTQIA+ at Middlesex
We value all our staff and students equally, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and transgender status.
Welcome to our LGBTQIA+ community
Coming to university is an exciting and liberating time, but you may be feeling anxious about your identity. You may not be ‘out’ to your peers, you may not be ready, or you may not have the support of your family. Perhaps you are ‘out and proud’! Either way, here at Middlesex we accept you just as you are.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, however you identify. We understand that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, (LGBTQ+) students may face additional challenges during their time at University. And we are here to help.
We have received a Gold Award from Stonewall – the world’s second-largest LGBTQ+ charity – for our commitment to inclusion of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people in the workplace in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2023. We also ranked 58th (out of 268 institutions) in this Index, and came 8th out of the 30 higher education institutions that took part this year.
Ant Babajee, a CRM Manager and the former co-chair of the LGBT+ Network at the University, has been named a Change Maker of the Year in the 2023 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.
The Change Maker of the Year recognition goes to individuals who are doing inspiring work within their institutions and beyond to ensure there are inclusive working environments and a welcoming community for us all.
Middlesex University LGBTQ+ Network
We have an active LGBTQ+ Network which is open to all LGBTQ+ students. Visit our LGBTQ+ network page (MDXSU).
The group provides a space for meeting other people, sharing experiences and creating change on campus. We run events, parties and meetings for both members and allies from coffee mornings and quiz nights to women-only spaces for self-defining women and non-binary people to chat informally.
Since starting out we have built partnerships with the staff LGBTQ+ group and collaborated on several events, including a film screening of the film Pride. We have run events from karaoke, prom, movies, gaymes nights as well as tea/coffee meetings and trips around London! We march with MDXSU and Middlesex University at Pride in London, Middlesex Pride, Barnet Pride, Trans Pride and UK Black Pride.
In addition to group campaigns and social activities, we will support you on your personal journey.
Trans and non-binary students
We recognise that living as or coming out as trans or non-binary may be a difficult and complex time for students, and we will support you with helpful guidance to ease any challenges and provide support as appropriate. Please find out more about our support by viewing our Student Trans Policy and Guidance (PDF)Student Trans Policy and Guidance (PDF).
Gender neutral facilities
We believe trans and non-binary people have the right to use facilities and changing rooms corresponding to their gender identity without fear of harassment. However, we recognise that some trans and non-binary people (and others) feel more comfortable using gender-neutral toilets. Gender-neutral toilets can be found on campus in the following buildings: College House, The Barn, The Grove, and StoneX Stadium West Stand buildings.
The University is committed to increasing the number of gender-neutral facilities on campus and including these facilities in the plans for new building developments.
Be an ally
You can help support the community while you are at university.
An ally is a straight or cisgender person who provides support and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community.
You can keep up to date by following us on X and following us on Instagram. You can also read our blog on Medium.
If you would like to find out more about email our LGBT+ Network.