Transgender News OPINION: The impact of voter ID on trans and non-binary voters New research from Dr Ash Stokoe (Teaching Fellow at University of Birmingham) and Dr Kit Colliver (York Law School), has explored the impact that voter ID rules have on trans and non-binary voters. Dr Ash Stokoe said: “Concerns about the impact of voter ID on LGBTQ+ people are not new. In the US, ev By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health New study to investigate the effectiveness of an online LGBTQ+ training course A new study led by the University of Birmingham will evaluate the effectiveness of an online training programme for improving social workers’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs when working with LGBTQ+ young people. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Birmingham Uni involved in LGBTQ+ conversion therapy Over 800 people have signed a petition which demands the University of Birmingham apologises for its involvement in LGBTQ+ conversion therapy By Rachel Badham • 3 min read
In The South Participants sought for research on couple finances Charlotte Bendall, a Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, is seeking participants for a research study exploring how finances are both held, and thought about, in same-sex couples. By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News University of Birmingham puts LGBTQ identities at the heart of its curriculum The University of Birmingham is taking steps to ensure that its curriculum is inclusive towards those with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) identities. THIS NEW project is innovative within the higher education sector and will draw on current effective practice across the Univers By Besi • 3 min read
