Transgender Awareness Week
What is Transgender Awareness Week?
Every year between 13-19 November, people and organisations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming people and address the issues that the community faces. This one-week celebration leads up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which memorializes victims of transphobic violence and occurs annually on 20 November.
We can all show our support as trans allies by taking a stand against oppression, bullying and harassment. By just taking the time to listen and learn, you’re already helping and we hope that the resources on this page are a good start.
Transgender Awareness Week Competition
To celebrate Transgender Awareness Week we have a competition for current Shrewsbury Colleges Group students to take part in.
Competition rules: SCG is offering three existing SCG students who submit the correct answers a £20 Amazon voucher each as a prize. The competition is not endorsed or associated with Amazon. There is no cash alternative. Three winners will be chosen at random from all correct entries to the competition - one entry per person. The competition closes at midnight on 20 November 2024 and a winner will be chosen by 22 November 2024. The winner will have the prize available to pick up at a convenient SCG college reception.
Personalised messages for Transgender Awareness Week
Personal message from LGBTQ+ advocate Desmond Napoles
Personal message from Sunday Times bestselling author and campaigner Shon Faye
Pride Group
A group for students run by students.
Join us to talk, discuss, share information and make new friends.
A chance to get involved with supporting national events and awareness days
If you have an idea then share it with the group – it’s your group, you decide!
If you are an SCG student and are interested in joining email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or complete the form via the link below.
'The Trans-gender Issue' book in LRCs
Copies of Shon Faye's recent book can be found in LRCs at each campus.
The Transgender Issue entered The Sunday Times's bestseller list in the week of its publication. The book uncovers the reality of what it means to be trans in today's society.
Shon provides a compelling, wide-ranging analysis of trans lives from youth to old age, exploring work, family, housing, healthcare and trans participation in the LGBTQ+ community.
Prefered Pronoun Badges
You can’t always assume what someone's gender identity and pronouns are.
Getting pronouns right is a basic way to respect a person’s gender identity. Shrewsbury Colleges Group is a place of inclusivity and we want to make trans and non-binary students feel comfortable.
We are now offering free pronoun badges from Student Services at each campus.
This follows feedback from students that they think people in College should have the option of pronoun badges, to either wear to self-identify or to support other students.
We hope members of our College community find these useful.
Shrewsbury Colleges Group is proud to be a Stonewall College Champion Member.
