The LGBT Staff Steering Group will continue our work in promoting equality and diversity across the University. In particular I hope that the programme of promotional activity for both students and staff will lead to more widespread recognition of the presence of LGBT people in all parts and at all levels within the University.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Hamilton

Information for Staff

Oxford University LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans) Staff Network

The LGBT  Staff Network is for all LGBT Oxford University staff, academic and non-academic (including OUP and the colleges). Post-graduate students are also welcome to join.

The group has an email list that acts as a confidential discussion forum, and also holds various meetings throughout the year, both social and work-related. Membership of the list will be kept confidential.

To sign up: send a blank email to: oxu-lgbt-staff-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45401258779

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LGBT Staff Advisory Group

The LGBT Staff Advisory Group works with the EDU to highlight issues relating to LGBT staff in order to inform the development of University policy and practice in relation to LGBT staff and to facilitate consultation and the sharing of information with LGBT staff.

In conjunction with the EDU, the group also organise:

Hilary term: The annual LGBT History month lecture

Trinity term: A Panel Debate for Oxford Pride festival and the University Stall for Oxford Pride

Michaelmas term: The LGBT Staff Network and Advisory Group Annual General Meeting.

If you have any questions about the group please contact Tony Brett (tony.brett@oucs.ox.ac.uk) or Mel Parrott (mel.parrott@bnc.ox.ac.uk).

Advisory Group membership 
Chair Tony Brett IT Services
Secretary Mel Parrott Brasenose College
Social Secretary Kerri Russell Oriental Institute
Link Officer Stephen Payne Department of Engineering Science
Link Officer Jonathan Diesch Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Link Officer Caroline Thomas
 New College
Co-opted member Tristram Wyatt Department of Zoology
Co-opted member Cheryl Briggs IT Services
Co-opted member Helen Charlesworth Undergraduate Admissions
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Support and advice

The University has a Harassment and Bullying Policy and Procedure and supports a network of Harassment Advisers. To find out who the Harassment Advisor is for your department/faculty/unit/college please telephone (2)70760 or send an email to harassment.line@admin.ox.ac.uk.

Two members of the LGBT Advisory Group are Harassment Advisors and can be contacted direct if you would prefer:

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New to Oxford?

Oxford University LGBT Staff Network 1st Thursday

If you fancy a drink after work then join us for 1st Thursday at the University Club, the first Thursday of every month from 6 pm. This is an opportunity to meet new people or catch up with friends in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. The club provides food if you’re feeling a little hungry, or you can just stop by for a drink. 1st Thursday is very informal, you don’t need to confirm whether you’ll be coming or not as we won’t be booking a table. We will have a rainbow flag on the table to help people find us.

Oxford Area Academic LGBT Staff Network

This informal network is for all lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) staff at Oxford Brookes University, University of Oxford (and its colleges), and Oxford University Press. For more information visit: www.ox-lgbt-acad.org.uk

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Supporting LGBT Staff

If you would like to support or get involved in the LGBT events organised by the Staff Advisory Group please contact: equality@admin.ox.ac.uk

To find out more on how you can support your LGBT colleagues and play a critcal role in creating a gay-friendly workplace, see Stonewalls guide: Straight Allies, How they help create gay-friendly workplaces (327kb)

Guidance for departments on best practice in employing staff who are LGB and / or transgender is available to download from the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU):

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