Pride Month competition for students and staff

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Want to feature on our social media for Pride Month?

We’re offering students and staff the opportunity to write a blog post, or create an Instagram Reel or TikTok video to feature on our social media channels during Pride Month which runs until Sunday 30 June 2024. If your entry is used, we’ll give you a £50 Amazon voucher or online voucher of your choice as a thank you!

If you identify as LGBTQ+ and would like to take part, please email communications@uhi.ac.uk with your entry or any questions you might have. We’ve put together some handy questions to help you think about what you’d like to include below, and you can also include photos and links to social media posts, online videos, quotes or websites you’d like us to consider including.

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Questions for students

Name
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Can you tell us how you identify?
What course do you study and what year are you in?
Which partner are you enrolled with and where are you based for your studies?
What advice do you have for other LGBT+ students who may be struggling with their identity or coming out?
Can you share your personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance as an LGBTQ+ student?
How do you navigate and overcome challenges or discrimination as an LGBTQ+ student?
What resources or support networks have you found helpful as an LGBTQ+ student?
How can allies best support and advocate for LGBTQ+ students?
What are some common misconceptions or stereotypes about LGBTQ+ students that you'd like to debunk?
How does intersectionality play a role in the experiences of LGBTQ+ students, particularly those who belong to other marginalised groups?
What are some positive experiences or moments of celebration you've had as an LGBTQ+ student?
How has your campus or learning centre created an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students, and what more do you think can be done?
Can you share any personal stories or experiences of resilience, strength, or triumph as an LGBTQ+ student?
What advice would you give to educators or school administrators on creating an inclusive and safe environment for LGBTQ+ students?
How has your understanding of gender and sexuality evolved during your time as an LGBTQ+ student?
What are some important issues or topics that you believe should be addressed in LGBTQ+ education and awareness?
Have you faced any specific challenges related to being an LGBTQ+ student in your academic or extracurricular activities, and how have you overcome them?
How do you balance your personal identity as an LGBTQ+ student with other aspects of your life, such as academics, hobbies, or relationships?
What are some important milestones or achievements in the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement that you think all students should be aware of?
Can you recommend any books, movies, or other forms of media that have been impactful in your journey as an LGBTQ+ student?
How do you find and connect with other LGBTQ+ students or communities both within and outside of your studies?
What are some ways you practice self-care and maintain your well-being as an LGBTQ+ student?
What are your hopes and aspirations for the future of LGBTQ+ students, both in educational settings and society as a whole?

Questions for staff content

Questions for staff

Name
Pronouns
Can you tell us how you identify?
What is your job role and where are you based?
What advice do you have for other LGBTQ+ staff and students who may be struggling with their identity or coming out?
Can you share your personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance as an LGBTQ+ person?
How do you navigate and overcome challenges or discrimination as an LGBTQ+ person?
What resources or support networks have you found helpful as an LGBT+ person?
How can allies best support and advocate for LGBTQ+ staff and students?
What are some common misconceptions or stereotypes about LGBTQ+ people that you'd like to debunk?
How does intersectionality play a role in the experiences of LGBTQ+ staff and students, particularly those who belong to other marginalised groups?
What are some positive experiences or moments of celebration you've had as an LGBTQ+ staff?
How has your partner location created an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ staff and students, and what more do you think can be done?
Can you share any personal stories or experiences of resilience, strength, or triumph as an LGBTQ+ person?
What advice would you give to educators or school administrators on creating an inclusive and safe environment for LGBTQ+ students?
How has your understanding of gender and sexuality evolved during your time as an LGBTQ+ person?
What are some important issues or topics that you believe should be addressed in LGBTQ+ education and awareness?
Have you faced any specific challenges related to being an LGBTQ+ person in your workplace or extracurricular activities, and how have you overcome them?
How do you balance your personal identity as an LGBTQ+ person with other aspects of your life, such as academics, hobbies, or relationships?
What are some important milestones or achievements in the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement that you think all staff and students should be aware of?
Can you recommend any books, movies, or other forms of media that have been impactful in your journey as an LGBTQ+ person?
How do you find and connect with other LGBTQ+ staff and students or communities both within and outside of your work?
What are some ways you practice self-care and maintain your well-being as an LGBTQ+ person?
What are your hopes and aspirations for the future of LGBTQ+ people, both in educational settings and society as a whole?

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Terms and conditions

Your post can be as short or as long as you like but we do suggest you include at least two to three paragraphs and any images or videos you’d like to be considered.
The last submission for entries is Monday 24 June 2024 however we would appreciate receiving them earlier so that we can feature them during Pride Month.
Please send your submissions via email to communications@uhi.ac.uk for consideration by Monday 24 June 2024 at the latest.
If you are sending large files, please use our free Dropbox service available to students and staff.
The competition is open to all students and staff across the UHI partnership. 
One entry per student or staff.

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We feel it’s important to provide a voice for our LGBTQ+ students and staff throughout the year and we want to do more in the future with your help so if there’s something you’d like to suggest that’s not part of Pride Month please email communications@uhi.ac.uk

Find out more about support services for LGBTQ+ students and staff.