Trans Day of Visibility 2026
Posted on Monday 23 March 2026
What's happening
Beyond Visibility: Celebrating trans lives at York
Wednesday 22 April, 12 noon to 5pm, Spring Lane Building
Join York Students' Union at our conference Beyond Visibility: Celebrating trans lives at York.
The event aims to celebrate trans identity and showcase the diversity of our staff and student community at the University of York. We hope to create an inclusive and empowering space for learning, discussion, and celebration, with contributions from students, staff, and external speakers and stallholders.
The event is free to attend and open to all students and staff. We encourage you to reserve a free ticket in advance so that we have an idea of numbers, but you are also welcome to turn up on the day.
Find out more and book your ticket for Beyond Visibility
Practical information
We have advice covering practical issues like changing your details with the University, facilities like all gender toilets, and sources of support on our website.
Supporting our trans and non-binary community
Find your community
The Rainbow Alliance Staff Network is a fantastic and thriving network made up of members of our LGBTQ+ community. They organise social events, public lectures and network meetings throughout the year. You can learn more on the Rainbow Alliance Network webpage.
If you self-identify as LGBTQ+, you're invited to join LGBTQ+ Students Network and be part of the community! The network is managed by YorQueer (formerly LGBTQ Social), the LGBTQ+ society at York. For more information about the network or the society, email yorqueer@yorksu.org.
We can all support our trans community
Through small gestures to normalise things like sharing pronouns, by knowing how trans students and staff can access support and find networks, and by taking part in our trans awareness training, you can support our trans community.
Be a visible ally
Sometimes it’s the little things that help us to foster a more inclusive campus environment. By wearing a rainbow lanyard or a pronoun sticker on your staff/student ID badge you can show your support for our trans and non-binary community, signalling inclusivity and helping others to feel comfortable to do the same. You can also include your pronouns (eg he/him/his) on your email signature as a practical way of enabling others to know how you wish to be addressed.
- Request a rainbow lanyard or pronoun sticker by emailing equality@york.ac.uk.
- Further information on the use of pronouns
Supporting trans and non-binary students and staff
The University is committed to creating an environment that is safe, inclusive and welcoming for all of our trans staff and students. To support this, we have created guidance for staff providing support.
Our Glossary of EDI terminology includes a section on gender, to help you understand the terms associated with gender identity and to raise awareness of associated issues.