ALT [Image description: dark grey background with light blue and purple shapes, light pink and yellow scribbles, and white wiggly lines. In the centre and to the left is a white cloud containing dark text reading "Trans and Non-Binary Meet Up!" Smaller text underneath reads "Saturday 11th June, Beorma Bar, 4pm - 6pm. End of image description]

ALT [Image description: Dark grey background with light yellow and lilac stars on the left side, and light blue and light pink bursts on the right side. At the top is a light pink rectangular outline containing large white text reading "Trans and Non-Binary Student Forum", with smaller white text below reading "With Guild President Mikey Brown! 7th February, 7pm, Mandela Room. Online alternative available via Zoom". Below, a light yellow rectangular outline contains white text reading "An opportunity for trans and non-binary people to speak on issues we experience at university". To the left of this is the logo of the Guild of Students - a mermaid, in white.]

ALT [Image description: indigo background with a lighter purple rectangle in the middle, and a white and pink border. In each corner is a blue drawing of a leafy branch, and at the top and bottom of the image is a white drawing of a long leafy branch branch. There is a white rectangle in the middle, containing the International Pronouns Day symbol (a pink, white and blue circle), and large black text reading "Happy International Pronouns Day!" End image description]

ALT [Image Description: A pink computer window labelled "LGBTQ+ Association" on a teal background. At the top of the window is a calendar, and at the bottom is a teal button labelled with a heart, and a mouse cursor. In the middle of the window is text that reads "LGBTQ+ Student Friend Scheme". At the top left and top right corner of the window are the logos of the LGBTQ+ Association and Guild of Students respectively. End Image Description]

ALT [Image Description: Image reads: Guild of Students Preferendum. /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a blue and pink border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Underneath is a photo of Diane Marie Rodríguez Zambrano. On the left reads: "Trans Awareness Week Spotlight. Diane Marie Rodríguez Zambrano. She/her. Ecuadorian activist and politician. Focused on human rights and LGBT rights. First openly trans office-holder in Ecuador. Helped to found Ecuador's first LGBTI medical centre. Created a legal precedent for trans people to sue if they are refused a name change. Current chair of Silueta X Association, an Ecuador LGBTI+ Rights advocacy group." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a pink and blue border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Text reads: "Being a trans ally: Tip 7. "How can I demonstrate I'm a trans ally?" "Ally" is not a label you choose for yourself! It's a title that is given to you by the people you are supporting. You can't claim to be a trans ally, unless the trans people in your life feel supported by you. Introduce yourself with pronouns, but don't pressure people to do the same. Gently correct names or pronouns. Be open to change, growth, and learning. Give platform to trans activists and allies. Be kind in life, but energetic in activism. Do: Use pronoun badges Introduce yourself with your pronouns Listen to trans people Platform trans activism Don't: Platform bigotry Claim to be an ally, with no substance Forget that everyone still has something to learn." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a blue and pink border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Underneath is a photo of Sean Dorsey. On the left reads: "Trans Awareness Week Spotlight. Sean Dorsey. He/him. Trans activist, choreographer, dancer, and writer. The US' first openly transgender acclaimed modern choreographer. Founder of Fresh Meat Productions, which invests in creative pursuits of trans and GNC performers. Runs advocacy program to provide resources and education to remove systemic barriers in performing arts. First openly transgender Dance Magazine cover feature." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a pink and blue border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Text reads: "Being a trans ally: Tip 6. "How can I challenge transphobia online?" There's a lot of transphobia on line, explicit or implied. One of the most important things to do is to call it out where you see it, by reporting it to the social media you're using! Remember: don't share transphobic posts, even if it's to call them out and make fun. Social media can't tell the difference between sharing for interest or sharing for mocking, so just be safe - and considerate to trans people who don't want to see that content anyway. Do: Call it out when you see it! Use report function Check who you share from! Listen to trans people Link back to trans activism Don't: Resort to just insulting people Be afraid to block Share transphobia Be unwilling to learn and grow." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a blue and pink border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Underneath is a photo of Jamie Windust. On the left reads: "Trans Awareness Week Spotlight. Jamie Windust. They/them. Activist, Editor, Writer, Public Speaker and Model. Has written for The Independent, Cosmopolitan UK, Gay Times, and more. Led petition for gender neutral passports in the UK. Created "In Their Shoes" with Jameela Jamil, a video series aimed at self-acceptance. Worked within a number of organisations, educating on how to be better LGBTQ+ allies." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a pink and blue border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Text reads: "Being a trans ally: Tip 5. "What do I do if someone is misgendered in front of me?" Remember back in tip 1 when you asked: "Where are you comfortable being out"? Here's why that's so important. If you're in a space where the person is out, correct the mistake! Even if they aren't there! If you don't know if the person is out, don't say anything. You can ask them if they want you to speak up in future, but that's a private conversation you should have alone! Do: Speak up, and call it out! Correct people, even when they aren't there Think about what that person would want Allow for people to learn and grow Don't: "Out" them without their consent/knowledge Make a big deal out of it." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a blue and pink border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Underneath is a photo of Pepe Julian Onziema. On the left reads: "Ugandan LGBT rights activist. Active human rights worker and advocate. Co-founder of Spectrum Initiatives Uganda, working to defend the rights of LGBT Ugandans. One of the leaders of the opposition to the 2014 Anti-Homosexuality Act. Stonewall Hero Of The Year 2014. Recognised in 2012 by the Clinton Global Initiative for work in human rights advocacy." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a pink and blue border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Text reads: "Being a trans ally: Tip 4. "What if I accidentally misgender or deadname someone?" First off: it happens! Sometimes you misgender (use the wrong pronouns) or deadname (use an old name) someone. It's not great, but it happens, and it's human! It's super important to correct yourself and apologise, but quickly and calmly. If you spend a lot of time apologising or explaining yourself, it brings attention to it, which isn't fun! Do: Apologise! Move on quickly Correct yourself Make a real effort to improve Don't: Fixate on it Make a big deal of it Ignore it, just because the person isn't present Say "Oh, it's just so hard" etc." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a blue and pink border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Underneath is a photo of Laxmi Narayan Tripathi. On the left reads: "Trans Awareness Week Spotlight. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi. She/her. Trans rights activist, actor, writer, and Bharatanatyam dancer. The first transgender Asia Pacific UN representative. Worked with several organisations for LGBT activism. Campaigned against homosexual criminalisation in India. Spokesperson for Kinnar Akhara, a hijra organisation promoting Hinduism and LGBT rights." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a pink and blue border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Text reads: "Being a trans ally: Tip 3. "How can I be trans-inclusive with my language?" The best way to be trans inclusive is to default to using they/them pronouns for anyone you don't know. Try not to assume what pronouns someone will use until you know for sure! If you do know what pronouns someone uses, use them! Calling someone by the wrong pronouns - even gender neutral - is still misgendering, and not trans inclusive at all. Do: Use "they" for people you don't know Use "guests", "everyone", or "all" for groups of people Don't: Assume a person's gender or pronouns Refer to people as "he/she", "s/he", etc. Use "Ladies and Gentlemen" for groups of people." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a blue and pink border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Underneath is a photo of Nim Ralph. On the left reads: "Trans Awareness Week Spotlight. Nim Ralph. They/them. Trans activist, freelance writer, and trainer. Runs "Campaign Bootcamp" and "Movement Builders" to teach and inspire wide systemic change. Works with organisations to address inequality and fight oppression. Activist against transphobia, racism, and ableism. Founder of QTIPOC London and Purple Rain Collective. Winner of the Olive Morris Memorial Award for activism." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a pink and blue border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Text reads: "Being a trans ally: Tip 2. "What questions can I ask a trans person?" It depends how close you are to them! If they're a stranger, only ask them things you'd ask any other person, like their name and pronouns. If you're a closer friend, you might ask how they knew they were trans. Most importantly, trans people are human, so treat them like you'd treat anyone else! Do: Ask for name and pronouns Think about how close you are Remember trans people don't owe you explanations Be prepared to be told no Don't: Ask about their "birth" name (deadname) Ask about their genitals Expect an answer to every question." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a blue and pink border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Underneath is a photo of Kylar W. Broadus, Esq., a black trans activist. On the left reads: "Trans Awareness Week Spotlight. Kylar W. Broadus, Esq.. he/him. Black trans man. Attorney, activist, public speaker, author, and professor. Chair of the National Black Justice Coalition. Served on the National LGBTQ Task Force. Director of the Transgender Civil Rights Project. First openly transgender person to testify to the US Senate." /end ID]

ALT [Image Description: A pale yellow background with a pink and blue border. In the top right is the Guild of Students logo. Text reads: "Being a trans ally: Tip 1. "What do I do if someone tells me they're trans?" If someone comes out to you, that's a big deal! It can take a lot of courage and a lot of guts to come out to someone, especially if they don't know how you'll react. The most important thing is to be understanding! Just listen, and be clear that you'll still support them. Do say: "What name and pronouns do you want me to use?" "What can I do to help?" "Where are you comfortable being out?" Don't say: "Are you gonna have the surgery?" "Wow, you're so brave!" "If I were you..."" /end ID]