Exeter University produces booklet to help staff make courses more trans-inclusive

Exeter University has produced a booklet to help staff make courses more trans-inclusive.

This comes as several Russell Group institutions are actively incorporating LGBTQ+ viewpoints.

Top universities are adapting their courses to create more inclusive environments for transgender and non-binary students by integrating queer perspectives into their curriculum.

According to a recent Daily Mail audit, this effort is part of the broader movement to “decolonise the curriculum,” which aims to diversify course content by adding more voices from ethnic minority backgrounds.

The University of Exeter has taken significant steps to ensure its curriculum is more inclusive of transgender and non-binary students. The university created a “Trans Inclusion Booklet” written by students for academics, offering practical advice on including transgender and gender-diverse representation in courses.

The booklet emphasises the importance of featuring transgender theorists and academics to normalise transgender identities. It also guides academics on how to foster a more inclusive learning environment. It further highlights the need to acknowledge transgender voices and incorporate their work and theories into academic discourse.

Through this approach, Exeter aims to foster acceptance of transgender identities and expand students’ understanding of gender diversity.

An Exeter spokesman noted that the university is currently reviewing the booklet. He explained that it provides “practical advice” on becoming “more inclusive” and “does not prescribe teaching practices.”

Most Read

Revealed: The apparent texts Grace was sending around before Love Island All Stars

Right, what did Grace *actually* say in those Love Island screenshots and are they real?

Tasha finally breaks her silence on Andrew split and hints this is the really sad reason

Representatives from Exeter and other universities also emphasised their commitment to fostering inclusive environments for all students. They highlighted policies in place to protect LGBTQ+ individuals and ensure that diverse voices are heard in academia.