There is a free, confidential peer-support group run in Canterbury for all trans, intersex and non-binary gender people at the University of Kent. The group is independent from the University, but works closely with us and is supported by us. It is run by non-binary people for non-binary people. Family and partners are welcome. The group welcomes folk in drab (birth gender mode) or dressed (preferred gender mode). No matter how you present, you will always be addressed by your preferred name.
2024-25 Meeting Dates
The Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7-8pm.
- September 25th, St Peter's Methodist Church
- October 9th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- October 23rd, St Peter's Methodist Church
- November 13th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- November 27th, St Peter's Methodist Church
- December 11th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- January 8th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- January 22nd, St Peter's Methodist Church
- February 12th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- February 26th, St Peter's Methodist Church
- March 12th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- March 26th, St Peter's Methodist Church
- April 9th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- April 23rd, St Peter's Methodist Church
- May 14th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- May 28th, St Peter's Methodist Church
- June 11th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- June 25th, St Peter's Methodist Church
- July 9th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- July 23th, St Peter's Methodist Church
- August 13th, Keynes Lounge, University of Kent
- August 27th, St Peter's Methodist Church
Gender Neutral Toilets
Students are free to use any toilet of their choice, gendered or non-gendered. Some locations at the Canterbury and Medway sites do offer gender neutral toilet provisions for students and staff who would prefer to use these.
Trans Student Support Policy
The University has a Trans Student Support Policy which provides advice and guidance to students from everything from how to change your Known As name marker on your student records, to how to access support whilst undertaking medical transition at Kent, graduation and more. You can find it on the Student Support Policies pages.
Gender Affirmation Fund
We recognise that
transgender, non-binary and gender-neutral individuals face additional mental
health pressures that are directly related to their gender identity. Many of
these additional stresses are directly caused by the potential misalignment
between how an individual presents in terms of clothing and appearance, and
their own identity.
As part of our commitment to supporting students with their
mental health, the University of Kent has created the Gender Affirmation Fund.
This fund is available to students who identify as transgender, non-binary or
gender neutral and can be used to help support students with the costs of
gender affirming items such as binders, clothing, packers, makeup, hair
extensions, pouches, Stand To Pee devices, gendered religious headwear or
clothing and minor cosmetic procedures such as ear piercing or for managing
body hair.
You can apply to the fund below