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UCL's LGBTQ+ Action Plan

As part of UCL’s commitment to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment for our staff and students, an institutional LGBTQ+ action plan has been created.

This effort has been spearheaded by the LGBTQ+ Equality Implementation Group (LEIG) and is the sum of extensive research and consultation.

In order to create a plan of action addressing the priorities of UCL's LGBTQ+ community, LEIG have:

  • examined internal data (such as HR staff experience surveys, Report and Support etc.)
  • extensively researched legislation, policy and best practice around LGBTQ+ inclusion within and outside of Higher Education
  • conducted listening exercises with LGBTQ+ staff and students
  • engaged with fellow Higher Education EDI professionals
  • partnered with UCL colleagues responsible for delivering actions

This action plan has been endorsed by the university’s EDI Committee as well as the LGBTQ+ Equality Steering Group (LESG). Actions on the plan will be conducted by colleagues across UCL, with the monitoring and coordination of the action plan being led by the central Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team.  

The importance of LGBTQ+ equality at UCL 

While great strides have been made regarding LGBTQ+ equality within Higher Education, there are still many opportunities to develop our approach to ensure an inclusive and uplifting environment for all. Equally important to consider is that UCL is a global university and, around the world, the legal protections and social acceptance of LGBTQ+ people vary significantly. It is therefore vital that we create a safe and inclusive environment for our staff, students, alumni and visitors, both when they are at UCL and when engaging with our global community. 

 LEIG’s review of the staff and student experience has highlighted various areas where UCL can strengthen its support for LGBTQ+ staff and students. These areas for improvement echo similar findings and recommendations from other UK universities, outlined further in reports from UCU, the University of Greenwich, the University of Strathclyde and Advance HE.