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Welcoming Diversity

We have an active LGBTQ+ society within the Chester Students’ Union, and our annual Diversity Festival has welcomed key influencers and activists from the LGBTQ+ community as speakers to raise awareness of the discrimination and challenges that LGBTQ+ people still face, and how people can become better allies.

The University has also received the Navajo Merseyside and Cheshire LGBTIQA Charter Mark; one of only two universities in the region to receive this, by demonstrating good practice, commitment and knowledge of the specific needs, issues and barriers facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. We are heavily involved with Chester Pride, acting as a direct sponsor, participating in the parade, providing use of University land for the event and hosting a stall, and we are also currently in talks to get involved with the newly formed Warrington Pride.