LGBTQ+ Network

Who are we?

We are the Students' Union LGBTQ+ Students' Network, a group run by students and for students. The Network aims to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or any other marginalised gender or sexual identities, including but not limited to asexual, queer, and intersex students. The Network is convened by LGBTQ+ Officer: Joe Yiu Ip (he/him) and the LGBTQ+ committee. 

The LGBTQ+ Network is closely related to and collaborates with the Trans* Network. Trans* students are encouraged to join both networks. 

Statement - Supporting our trans community as EHRC guidance takes effect

This page is currently under review.

Our Network...

• Hosts a variety of events for LGBTQ+ students, such as quiz nights, socials, and parties
• Provides assistance and information to LGBTQ+ students
• Campaigns for and raises awareness about LGBTQ+ issues
• Helps LGBTQ+ students find community and meet like-minded individuals. You can join our WhatsApp Community here.
• Works closely with societies and charities support campaigns, charity events and provide volunteering opportunities
• Represents the UCL LGBTQ+ community on a variety of stages including in the Union Executive.

Resources

This section is under construction! Your officers are full-time students and people - sometimes we miss things. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve this section or the rest of the website, let us know!

External Support and Sexual Health 

• Gendered Intelligence
• AKT: LGBT Homelessness Support
• The Beaumont Society: Trans Support Group
• Mermaids: for children and young people
• Switchboard LGBT: queer support line
• Recover with Pride: Switchboard Gambling Recovery
• Galop: anti-abuse charity
• QueerHealth
• The Love Tank CIC

Finding Community

• Imaan: LGBTQ+ Muslim Charity
• Sarbat Sikhs
• London Dyke March (Instagram)
• London LGBTQ+ Centre
• Queer Britain
• Trans Torah
• London Trans Pride (Instagram)
• UK Black Pride
• Middlesex Pride

Nightlife 

• Dalston Superstore - Hackney
• The Divine Bar  - Hackney
• La Camionera - Hackney
• Ku Bar - Soho
• Zodiac Bar and Club -Soho
• She - Soho
• The Duke Admiral Bar -Soho
• The Yard Bar - Soho
• The Friendly Society - Soho
• Freedom Bar - Soho
• Heaven - Embankment
• Coven - Soho
• Fold - Shoreditch (21+)
• Unfold - Shoreditch (21+)
• And many more!

Being LGBTQ+ at UCL

•  A Students’ Guide to Changing your Gender at UCL! 
• Gender expression fund
• LGBTQ+ Wellbeing Guide

Other

• The Common Press: queer bookshop
• Gay's the Word
• Workout With Pride
• TheWeekending: queer-friendly gym

Book recommendations 2025-26 (from our members) 

• Cinderella is Dead (WLW)
• Gender Affirming Care
• Girls of Fire and Paper (series)
• Giovanni’s room
• Heart’s Invisible Furies
• Her Name in the Sky (WLW)
• If This Gets Out (MLM)
• Only on the Weekends (MLM)
• Red White and Royal Blue (MLM)
• This Book is Gay
• The Colour Purple (WLW)
• The Honeys
• The Map that Led you (WLW)
• The Warm Hands of Ghosts
• Who's Afraid of Gender 

FAQs

Where can I find your events?

All of our events are tagged LGBTQ+ in the What's On Calendar - all events will also be advertised on our WhatsApp group, which you can join here. Follow our Instagram (also on this page) for regular updates about our events. 

What does the + Mean?

The plus recognises that there are more identities within the LGBTQ+ community that are not named in the acronym. For instance, the + includes the asexual spectrum, pansexual, and aromantic folks!

How do I reach out if I need support at UCL?

Starting this year, once a month, there will be an LGBTQ+ forum hosted by our LGBTQ+ officer where you can bring your concerns. Come along to present these or general ideas of how to improve the student life at UCL. If you need support from us in the meantime, please DM the Instagram page or reach out to our welfare officer Gio. For urgent support or if you are in distress, please use the support links above.