What support is available to LGBTQI+ students?
We are committed to ensuring the very best student experience where all our LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex +) community can flourish in a culture of respect and support, where we celebrate difference and thrive on each other’s success.
LGBT+ Society
The LGBT+ Society focuses on your welfare and provides support, knowledge and friendship to all. The group increases representation to LGBT+ students and work closely with community LGBT+ groups and charities.
Events
The LGBT+ society run a series of events throughout the year to promote to increase awareness LGBT+ identities and issues on campus and in the local community. Each year we also celebrate LGBT History Month to celebrate people and achievements, raise awareness of LGBTQ identities and issues, and broaden public understanding of the complex nature of gender, sexual prejudices, and romantic and sexual orientation.
Employability and Careers
The Employability and Careers team also have specific resources to support the LGBTQ+ community in their job hunting and upskilling on their Surrey Pathfinder platform.
SurreyReads
The Library team run SurreyReads which is a student-led leisure reading collection with many of the books being chosen by Student Curators. You can find reading lists based on various topics such as colourism, anti-racism, wellbeing and mindfulness; and from a variety of authors from the Latinx, female, LGBTQ+, and black communities. They also run themed events throughout the year.