Trans and Non-binary Support and Advice Service: 1 to 1 support sessions available

The aim of the service is to ensure that transgender and non-binary students who may need additional support are able to access this during their time at 色狗导航.

This service is led by Lisa Vine, an LGBT+ advocate, consultant and trainer based in 色狗导航, who is also a 色狗导航 alumna and previous Chair of 色狗导航 Student Union's LGBT+ Association. With almost nine years experience supporting transgender and non-binary children, teenagers and young adults, Lisa led a nationally recognised, award winning regional BBC Children in Need project based in Leicestershire.

1 to 1 sessions

A confidential and safe space, these sessions offer support and advice for transgender and non-binary students as well as those questioning their gender identity. It provides a space and time, as well as a friendly face and a listening ear, for students to access support and advice in a way that it right for them. As just a few examples, we cater to students needing specific advice or support regarding social and/or medical transition or disclosing their identity to others.

We offer a drop-in and bookable appointments on a Wednesday afternoon which are held in the  within the Edward Herbert Building.

The drop-in runs from 2.00pm to 2.50pm and you can just turn up between these times.

The bookable appointments start at 3pm and 4pm. To book an appointment there is an online appointment booking system and . These are 50 minute appointments which can be accessed via video call using Microsoft Teams or in person. You can choose how you would like to access support when you book.

We have appointments on a Wednesday afternoon on the following dates in the 2026/27 Academic Year:

  • 30th September 2026
  • 14th October 2026
  • 28th October 2026
  • 11th November 2026
  • 25th November 2026
  • 9th December 2026
  • 13th January 2027
  • 27th January 2027
  • 10th February 2027
  • 24th February 2027
  • 10th March 2027
  • 14th April 2027
  • 28th April 2027
  • 12th May 2027
  • 26th May 2027
  • 9th June 2027

Support for Staff

Support and advice for staff is available on request and can be online or in-person. Please email edi@lboro.ac.uk to arrange a session with Lisa Vine.

These sessions offer support and advice for transgender and non-binary staff as well as those questioning their gender identity. As just a few examples, we cater to staff needing specific advice or support regarding social and/or medical transition, LGBT+ relationships and disclosing gender identity to others. Parents and carers can also access the service to help support those in their care.

Last updated: 14th September 2026