Observed from November 13th-19th, during Transgender Awareness Week transgender people and their allies take action to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face.
Getting Informed
Our wonderful Queerness+ Society at Inverness has put together a fantastic Power Point with key information for the prodmotion of Transgender and Non-Binary awareness.Why not share these with your course mates or in your clubs and communities?
And at the link below you can view statistics and data gather by Student Minds:
Trans+ Student Insight Report
Statement from The Executive Committee
Statement of Support for Trans and Gender-Diverse Students
💡 What is it?
This fund provides financial support (of up to £100 per student) for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse students to access items and services that help with gender expression. This could include:
- Clothing, binders, packers, breast forms, wigs, or makeup
- Haircuts or beauty treatments
- Other items that affirm your gender expression
- Transportation to gender-affirming medical or mental health appointments
🎯 Who can apply?
Any current UHI student who needs support with gender expression can apply.
💷 What will I get?
You can receive funding to cover the cost of the items or services you need (within the set limit). This support can be provided either through reimbursement (with receipt) or by HISA purchasing the items directly on your behalf.
📅 How to apply
It’s simple and confidential. Email the Fund Administrator, Emma.Miller@uhi.ac.uk , with a request for the services/items you need and whether you would like to be reimbursed or prefer HISA to order on your behalf.
👉 Your gender expression matters. The fund is here to remove barriers and help you feel more like yourself. Apply today and take a step toward expressing the real you.
Apply now
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