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March 6, 2013
How do we give students the best possible uni experience?

Dr Michael Keenan of Nottingham Trent University looks at some of the problems gay and trans students still face and asks for their help

Britain’s Student Pride took place last weekend (1 to 3 March) in Brighton and saw gay, bi, trans and other students get together for a weekend of fun, debates and making new friends. Student Pride is a celebration of achievement and the positive experiences of many LGBTQ students; however it is also a reminder of the work to be done, and the continuing challenges facing LGBTQ students in today’s universities.

February 7, 2013
It does get better for gay teens, study says

Research carried out by The University of Illinois and Brunel University in London shows bullying declines as gay teens get older

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens face less bullying as they get older, a study has shown.

The study of 8,700 English students, carried out by The University of Illinois and Brunel University in London, says homophobic bullying against young people declines as they get older and leave school.

Ian Rivers, co-author of the study and Brunel University Professor, says the UK's proposed rise in the school leaving age from 16 to 18 is likely to 'impact rates of bullying'.

December 11, 2012
Half of Italian LGBT students report gay hate

A survey conducted by Gay.it and Demoskopea reveals that 9% of the interviewees have been physically assaulted

Almost half of Italian LGBT students have been victims of gay hate and almost one in 10 have been physically attacked.

That's the result of a new survey of high school students conducted by Gay.it and Demoskopea.

More than 2,000 students were interviewed. Of those reporting acts of homophobia, 77% reported verbal offences, a quarter have been bullied and 9% reported physical assaults.

According to the interviewees, 90% of them have been discriminated against by their school-mates, and 15% by their teachers.

September 9, 2012
Entire school signs pledge against saying ‘that’s so gay’

The entire student body of an Australian high school has pledged not to use the word ‘gay’ in a derogatory way, becoming only the second in Australia to do so

A South Australian state high school has marked Wear It Purple Day, Australia’s national day supporting LGBT youth, by its entire student body signing a pledge to not use the word in a derogatory manner going forward.

Over 800 students at Wirreanda High School in the Adelaide suburb of Morphett Vale signed the pledge on Friday – becoming the second school to do so in the state.

The students all signed a banner with the slogan, ‘Pledge – It’s not okay to say “it’s gay.”

September 8, 2012
Harassment of gay students falling, says study

Despite survey results, over 80% of gay students have been verbally harassed or threatened in the past year

Harassment of gay students in US schools is falling, according to a new survey.

Despite the vast majority still reporting name-calling or threats, under a third of gay students reported verbal harassment happened frequently, or every day.

This is down from 45% in 2007 and 40.6% in 2009, the year of the previous survey.

May 1, 2012
Aubrey O'Day wins money for anti-bullying charity then bullies Arsenio Hall

Says of fellow Celebrity Apprentice competitor: 'Arsenio is the biggest girl on this show'

Singer and actress Aubrey O'Day seemed expecially proud of winning a challenge on NBC's Celebrity Apprentice Sunday because it meant she was able to present a check of $50,000 to the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.

GLSEN is an is an organization that seeks to end discrimination, harassment, and bullying based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

February 2, 2012
Anti-gay slurs PSA to appear at Super Bowl

GLSEN's 'Think Before You Speak' campaign will reach fans attending game

On Super Bowl Sunday, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network is going to be getting wide exposure for its Public Service Announcements on anti-gay slurs.

With its Think Before You Speak campaign, GLSEN will become the first LGBT organization in the country to share such a message with Super Bowl attendees. The campaign includes four videos and features such famous faces as Hilary Duff, Wanda Sykes and the NBA's Grant Hill.