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10 Jul 2014: Bullying and harassment The University is committed to protecting the dignity of all its staff, students and visitors. Bullying, harassment and discrimination of a transitioning individual may involve verbal or physical abuse. This could include

10 Jul 2014: Pensions A staff member's gender (until 2018) will determine the age at which he or she becomes entitled to a state pension. In relation to gender reassignment, the member of staff will need to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate or modified

10 Jul 2014: Sources of information and guidance Managers and Administrators have a particular responsibility for supporting staff who decide to go through gender reassignment and for dealing with any issues which may arise from this. However, it is recognised

9 Jul 2014: LGB&T glossary Bicurious A person who may be attracted to members of both the same and opposite sex, but is not sure. Biphobia Is a term used to describe a range of negative attitudes and feelings towards bisexuality and/or individuals who identify

9 Jul 2014: Catholic University Societies Fisher Society Permanent Premises Catholic Chaplaincy, Fisher House, Guildhall Street, CB2 3NH University Chaplain Father Paul Keane (pjk1001@cam.ac.uk) Places of Worship Home | Fisher House Cambridge University

10 Jul 2014: Access to facilities Once an individual decides to live permanently in a gender that is different to the one recorded at birth, he or she is entitled to access the facilities of the acquired gender. For example, when a staff member transitions

9 Jul 2014: Orthodox University Chaplain Father Joseph Skinner ( Father.Joseph@saintephraim.org.uk ) Regional Polity Greek Russian Romanian Places of Worship Greek: Orthodox Church of St. Athanasios, 154 Cherry Hinton Road, CB1 7AJ Russian: St Clement's Church,

10 Jul 2014: Medical or surgical procedures Not all people who undertake gender reassignment choose to undergo medical or surgical treatment. For those individuals who decide to do this, the process may involve a number of medical or surgical interventions that

9 Jul 2014: Jewish University Societies Chabad Jewish Society Jewish Society Permanent Premises Jewish Student Centre, 3 Thompson's Lane CB5 8AQ University Chaplains Rabbi Ben and Atira Baruch ( ben@mychaplaincy.co.uk / atira@mychaplaincy.co.uk ) Rabbi of

10 Jul 2014: Protections in law The Equality Act 2010 provides protections prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation of staff, students or visitors on the grounds of gender reassignment. This applies to employment, education (including

9 Jul 2014: Church of England Permanent Premises University Church, Senate House Hill CB2 3PQ University Chaplains Vicar: Revd Canon Jutta Brueck (chaplain@gsm.cam.ac.uk) Regional Polity Diocese of Ely Places of Worship Many local parishes College chapels

10 Jul 2014: What is gender reassignment A decision to undertake gender reassignment is made when an individual feels that his or her gender at birth does not match their gender identity. This is called ‘gender dysphoria’ and is a recognised medical condition

10 Jul 2014: Work colleagues should also be asked to refer to the transsexual person by his or her new name and to use the appropriate pronouns.

5 Sep 2014: From the generation of new bone to biosensors using nanotechnology, Molly presented her research in an exciting and accessible way for a mixed audience from within and outside the University as ... She was a Royal Institution ‘Scientists for the New

10 Jul 2014: Information records and privacy All relevant records including the staff member's personal file, email details, swipe cards, identification passes, library cards, and other contact information should be changed to reflect the chosen gender and name

10 Jul 2014: The date of living full-time in the new gender. When to start using single sex facilities, for example toilets.

14 Jul 2014: Advice: Your Rights Are Protected in Law The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all