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Publications

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(2021)

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Strategies for Supporting Inclusion and Diversity in the Academy Higher Education, Aspiration and Inequality (2020) (2020)

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Critical Social Policy (2019)

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(2019)

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(2019)

Mckendry Stephanie,

(2017)

Professional Activities

Chair

2021

Blogger

24/9/2019

Organiser

1/5/2019

Recipient

22/2/2019

Recipient

8/2/2019

Organiser

25/10/2018

Projects

Lawrence, Matson (Principal Investigator) Mckendry, Stephanie (Co-investigator)

Whilst existing research has explored the overall experiences of trans and non-binary staff and students in higher education, there is a gap in our understanding of the specific experiences, challenges and support needs of trans and non-binary people engaged in research and innovation. Through empirical research and sector workshops, this project will explore how to support trans and non-binary researchers, nurture collaborative activities, and develop resources to improve trans and non-binary inclusion and literacy within the research process.

31-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2026

Taylor, Yvette (Principal Investigator) Lawrence, Matson (Researcher)

01-Jan-2018 - 30-Jan-2021

Mckendry, Stephanie (Principal Investigator) Lawrence, Matson (Co-investigator)

There is increasing evidence that trans people face
significant challenges studying and working in higher
education (ECU, 2009; LGBT Youth Scotland, 2018; NUS,
2014; Stonewall, 2018a,b). Research undertaken at the
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ to explore the experiences and
challenges of this diverse group discovered a far greater
proportion of students considering or having left their
course, and issues around learning and teaching,
placements and confidentiality (Mckendry and Lawrence,
2017; Lawrence and Mckendry, forthcoming 2019). While
staff were often keen to support trans students, there was a
lack of awareness or training to provide background
context, a wider understanding of terminology or the
support requirements that might improve their student
experience. Similarly, trans and gender diverse staff
encountered barriers in relation to applying for roles and a
range of aspects of daily working life.

Building upon the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ research, this
project explored how to raise awareness effectively and
promote change and leadership. The project worked with
a sample of institutions to determine what materials would
be effective in increasing awareness of the transgender
population and building capacity and motivation to improve
support. Engagement also focused on developing
practical resources to enable positive change. The
TransEDU research team – Dr Stephanie Mckendry and
Dr Matson Lawrence – created and evaluated training
materials, policy templates, mapping documents and
multimedia resources that will inform university leaders
and practitioners about the lived experiences, support
needs and perspectives of trans students and staff.
The project developed the support website trans.ac.uk
as a free, open-access resource for those in higher
education supporting trans, non-binary and gender
diverse people. It includes training resources and
materials, case studies of best practice, animated
videos and guidance.

01-Jan-2017 - 01-Jan-2018

Lawrence, Matson (Researcher)

KE Partnership and Training Exchange with Trinity College Dublin

18-Jan-2017 - 25-Jan-2017

Mckendry, Stephanie (Principal Investigator) Lawrence, Matson (Researcher)

27-Jan-2016 - 29-Jan-2017

Lawrence, Matson (Principal Investigator)

01-Jan-2015 - 01-Jan-2016