Staff Pride Network Trans and Non-Binary Meetup

A regular social to meet, chat and relax, intended for folk of all trans and non-binary identities, University of Edinburgh staff and PGRs.

By Staff Pride Network

Select date and time

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:30 - 19:30 GMT+1

Location

Paradise Palms

41 Lothian Street Edinburgh EH1 1HB United Kingdom

About this event

For University of Edinburgh staff and students

A regular social space to meet, chat and relax, this meet-up will be monthly and in-person for the foreseeable.

This is a safe space, intended first and foremost for folks of all trans and non-binary identities, and one where transness can be an assumed default rather than an exception.

A note from our Trans and Non-Binary Rep, Merlyn Seller (she/her):

I’m really looking forward to getting to know people, and hope to provide a regular welcoming event where we can talk about anything and everything. I’m keen that all who are just starting to reflect on their gender or beginning to transition feel equally welcome, and that this might be a bit of support and connection for gender-nonconforming staff and PGRs. We can share our experiences but I imagine we’ll spend a lot of time relaxing and chatting about whatever takes our fancy! Do feel free to drop in and out if you can only make it for a short while, and I look forward to seeing you :)

If you have any questions about this event, please send us an email:

staffpridenetwork@ed.ac.uk

Organised by

Staff Pride Network

The Staff Pride Network is an inclusive network that serves as a resource for the rich diversity of LGBT+ employees across the institution, including PhD students who prefer to attend staff events.

 

We strive to take an intersectional approach to providing a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for all people who self identify as part of LGBT+ communities, whether or not they are 'out' in the wider world, and to make LGBT+ issues more visible within the University environment.  

 

Different organisations use different acronyms to refer to specific groups, and terminology is always evolving. Our definition of LGBT+ includes, among others, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, gender fluid, intersex, non-binary, asexual, pansexual and polyamorous. It also includes all those individuals and communities whose sexuality or gender identity is a matter of shared personal, political and/or social experience, as well as those who are LGBT+ allies. 

 

SAFE SPACE

We welcome all those who self identify as part of LGBT+ communities, regardless of identity or background, and provide a space where all can feel safe and included. We do not support or tolerate anti-LGBT+ violence, harassment or speech, and encourage inclusive and respectful language. As a positive space for listening, we promote the dignity and wellbeing of all network members.

ACCESSIBILITY

All our online events should have live auto-generated closed captions as well as on all our recordings of events on YouTube. If you require any adjustments to allow access to these meetings please contact us via staffpridenetwork@ed.ac.uk with the request. We will do our best to accommodate for accessibility.