Guide

Support for LGBT+ students

Updated on 11 March 2024

Support and information for LGBT+ students.

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The University of Dundee is committed to equality and diversity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) students.

We are very proud of our reputation for our great student experience, and for being supportive, caring and helpful, but university life can still be a bit daunting. We are here to support you as you progress through your university journey.

Advice

  • LGBT+ Switchboard provides free and confidential support and information to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered communities throughout the UK every day.
  • LGBT Youth is a national organisation for young LGBT people.
  • Stonewall is a national charity providing help and support to lesbian and gay people.
  • LGBT Youth Scotland is a youth service for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people aged 13-25 years old. 
  • An LGBT Worker supported by volunteers is based at The Corner in Dundee and is here to offer you support, advice and information around sexuality and gender identity. They also run an Allsorts youth group which is a safe space to meet with other LGBT young people and their friends, and get involved in a variety of activities, workshops and projects.

Meeting people

Health

  • LGBT – Health and Wellbeing - a community initiative that promotes the health, wellbeing and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland
  • Cool 2TALK - sexual health app for Tayside
  • Men Only Tayside  provide sexual health clinics for men who have sex with men (MSM) and men who have sex with men and women (MSMW).
  • The Corner – provides condom demonstrations, repeat condom supplies and screening for sexually transmitted infections.
  • A selection of free condoms, dams and lube are available from DUSA (Dundee University Student Association from the reception at The Hive on Floor 4.
  • If you wish you can also speak to your GP or Ninewells Hospital Sexual Health and Reproductive Clinic
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