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Trans Pride and International Non-Binary People's Day
Posted on behalf of: EDI Unit
Last updated: Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Trans Pride Party at Sussex
On Thursday 16 July, our Trans and Non-Binary Staff Network and the LGBTQ+ Staff Network are jointly holding a Trans Pride Party from 12–2pm. Allies are welcome to join us at the Meeting House for food, live music, an artistic workshop, on a drop-in, drop-out basis.
If you'd like to come, please register to help gauge numbers and to let us know about your dietary and/or accessibility requirements. Registration for the Trans Pride Party is via Ticket Tailor.
Rach and Jacqueline, chairs of the Trans and Nonbinary Staff Network, would like to add the following: "We'd love to see you! In these politically charged times, even small acts of allyship like coming to a party can help. If you can't make it, but are open to other ways you can make a difference, why not consider making a small one-off or monthly donation to Trans Pride Brighton? And there's always the much bigger Trans Pride celebration happening on Saturday 18 July in Valley Gardens and Kemptown — most of which is free of charge!"
Trans Pride Brighton and Hove 18 July
Trans Pride Brighton and Hove is the first and largest trans pride event outside America. It is organised by a grassroots community-led charity run by a team of trans and cis volunteers. This year, Trans Pride Brighton and Hove will take place on 18 July: there will be a protest march through Brighton in addition to a range of events.
You can find out more about the history of Trans Pride Brighton and see photographs of the event over the years on this webpage.
The trans flag will fly over Sussex House from 16-20 July in celebration of Trans Pride.
International Non-Binary People’s Day
International Non-Binary People’s Day is held on 14 July each year, half-way between International Women’s Day and International Men’s Day. It was proposed in 2012 by Katje van Loon, a non-binary person from Canada.
The non-binary flag will be flown from Sussex House from 10-15 July to mark the day.
Staff networks
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Our Trans and Non-binary Staff Network at Sussex is a confidential and fully inclusive group open to all Sussex staff who identify as trans and/or non-binary. You can join the confidential mailing list by contacting transnonbinarystaff@sussex.ac.uk. The mailing list is monitored and accessed solely by the Chair of the Trans and Non-binary Staff Network.
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Staff members who identify as LGBTQ+ can join our LGBTQ+ Staff Network by contacting lgbt-staff@sussex.ac.uk. The LGBTQ+ Staff Network arranges events and activities through the year, and provides an informal network of LGBTQ+ staff. Many of their events are open to all staff, and some events are also open to students. To find out more, see the Staff Networks page.
Student societies
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Students who identify as trans and/or non-binary, or who are intersex, can contact the Students’ Union Trans and Non-binary Group by emailing transnonbinary@sussexstudent.com. They can also get involved with Transcend, a SU-affiliated Campaign and Network aimed at uplifting the lives of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming students at the University of Sussex and beyond: transcend.sussex@sussexstudent.com
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Students who identify as LGBTQ+ can join the Students’ Union’s LGBTQ+ Society and contact the Students’ Union officers for support.
Other resources and support
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The University of Sussex is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for every member of its community. If you or someone else has experienced behaviours such as bullying, harassment, a hate incident, sexual violence, domestic abuse or discrimination, you can let us know using Report and Support.
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The University’s Wellbeing Support Guide contains a dedicated section signposting to a variety of LGBTQ+-specific resources.
- Students can find resources and support at the Student Centre and on the Sexuality and Gender Support and Information web pages.
Trans and Non-Binary e-learning
Staff may wish to explore relevant e-learnings around Trans Pride. In addition to the mandatory Diversity in the Workplace e-learning, the university also provides courses in Trans and Non-Binary Awareness and a guide for managers on Supporting Trans and Non-Binary People at Work.