World AIDS DayWorld AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with the virus and commemorate those who have died.

There are around 110,000 in the UK and 37,000,000 worldwide living with HIV.Between 1981 and 2007, more than 25,000,000 people died from HIV, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.There is no vaccine and no cure for HIV.

Today we are collecting donations in support of North Yorkshire AIDS Action. The charity provides support for people in North Yorkshire living with or affected by HIV or AIDS.

World AIDS Day eventPatent Fever: HIV/AIDS and the epidemic of intellectual property

Tuesday 2 December, 18:00-19:00

As part of Disability Week, Dr Mike Upton of Goldsmiths, University of London will introduce a screening of a short documentary on campaigns in South Africa for access to antiretroviral and tuberculosis treatment. This will be followed by a question and answer session chaired by Emeritus Professor David Maughan Brown.

To order a free ticket, visit http://blog.yorksj.ac.uk/lgbt/meeting-and-events/.

The LGBT Staff Network supports the University and LGBT staff by:• providing a safe environment in which to raise issues

experienced by LGBT staff and students;• identifying and highlighting specific needs of LGBT staff and students

and how to meet these;• raising awareness of and celebrating significant events in LGBT

culture and history;• providing links with external LGBT communities, groups and organisations;• promoting good relations between LGBT and non-LGBT staff;• providing support, advice and information on LGBT matters to all staff, exercising

confidentiality as and when appropriate.

LGBT Staff Network

The LGBT Staff Network is run by a Steering Group of eight individuals from across the University, including Dean of the Faculty of Arts Dr Fiona Thompson as Chair, Andy Law as Secretary, Equality and Diversity Adviser Marije Davidson, Head of Human Resources Jo Thompson, David Garfield, Amy Lynch, Dr Helen Sauntson and YSJ LGBT+ President Karl Wojdylewicz as the student representative.

LGBT Staff Network

World AIDS DayWorld AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with the virus and commemorate those who have died.

There are around 110,000 in the UK and 37,000,000 worldwide living with HIV.Between 1981 and 2007, more than 25,000,000 people died from HIV, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.There is no vaccine and no cure for HIV.

Today we are collecting donations in support of North Yorkshire AIDS Action. The charity provides support for people in North Yorkshire living with or affected by HIV or AIDS.

World AIDS Day eventPatent Fever: HIV/AIDS and the epidemic of intellectual property

Tuesday 2 December, 18:00-19:00

As part of Disability Week, Dr Mike Upton of Goldsmiths, University of London will introduce a screening of a short documentary on campaigns in South Africa for access to antiretroviral and tuberculosis treatment. This will be followed by a question and answer session chaired by Emeritus Professor David Maughan Brown.

To order a free ticket, visit http://blog.yorksj.ac.uk/lgbt/meeting-and-events/.

The University is a committed member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

This year, we were one of only six universities in the country to achieve 10/10 in Gay By Degree, a measure of LGB friendliness.

We came a very respectable 224th in our first submission to the Workplace Equality Index, which ranks employers.

Nearly 40 staff, students and alumni recently made a #NoBystanders pledge, including the Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer.

Stonewall

York St John University was proud to sponsor York Pride 2014.

Staff and students joined the parade with LGBT Staff Network placards pledging our support, then enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment in the sun whilst staffing a stall.

York Pride 2014

World AIDS DayWorld AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with the virus and commemorate those who have died.

There are around 110,000 in the UK and 37,000,000 worldwide living with HIV.Between 1981 and 2007, more than 25,000,000 people died from HIV, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.There is no vaccine and no cure for HIV.

Today we are collecting donations in support of North Yorkshire AIDS Action. The charity provides support for people in North Yorkshire living with or affected by HIV or AIDS.

World AIDS Day eventPatent Fever: HIV/AIDS and the epidemic of intellectual property

Tuesday 2 December, 18:00-19:00

As part of Disability Week, Dr Mike Upton of Goldsmiths, University of London will introduce a screening of a short documentary on campaigns in South Africa for access to antiretroviral and tuberculosis treatment. This will be followed by a question and answer session chaired by Emeritus Professor David Maughan Brown.

To order a free ticket, visit http://blog.yorksj.ac.uk/lgbt/meeting-and-events/.

Local LGBT groupsYork Pride is a registered charity that organises the annual LGBT Pride parade and festival in York, as well as other events.

York LGBT Forum is an issue-based organisation that works to improve everyday life for LGBT people.

York LGBT History Month coordinates a city-wide campaign each February, including events and school outreach initiative.

For a comprehensive list of groups, organisations, venues and regular events, see http://blog.yorksj.ac.uk/lgbt/lgbt-york/.

Visit our blog for:• more information on the LGBT

Staff Network;• updates and articles;• details of meetings and events;• a guide to LGBT York.

http://blog.yorksj.ac.uk/lgbt/

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