Really excited to get involved in organising this network and see what we can bring to aro and ace scholars, activists, and communities going forward!
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Really excited to get involved in organising this network and see what we can bring to aro and ace scholars, activists, and communities going forward!
Introducing: Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford
@rebeccahlamford.bsky.social is doing their PhD at the University of Birmingham on asexual representation in the media.
Did you miss this event? I answer some of the audience questions over on Instagram - check it out! www.instagram.com/p/DQOYFPxjWN...
I had a great time chatting to @stinaface.bsky.social and @ninajonesfilm.bsky.social about asexual representation, and you can listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/3p5D... Also, go read my blog about the impacts of ace representation below 👀 Happy Ace Week everyone! 💜
Wanna know more about my research and my experiences researching asexuality as an ace person? Join me and AceSpaceLdn in discussion about Asexual Representation in British Media! On Monday 20th October, 8pm BST via Zoom. It's free - book here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30618/...
Photo of a conference schedule listing a panel entitled 'Asexual Geographies'
I was really excited to attend the Asexual Geographies panel at the @rgsibg.bsky.social earlier today organised by @rachelbayer.bsky.social and @joejukes.bsky.social 👏 Truly wonderful to hear from four researchers about their work on asexuality, even though I'm not a geographer! Lots to reflect on!
It's unfortunate to me that asexuality in media is presented as less interesting or multifaceted than allosexual identities despite being an orientation that is incredibly varied and can add a lot of dimension to a character or plot line while also providing representation
My wonderful friend is doing this research and is still looking for more people to take part! Please share 😊
A poster advertising a call for participants. Text is in blue boxes against a cream background covered in musical notes. The rainbow infinity neurodiversity logo is in the top right hand corner. Call for ADHD musicians! I am looking for people to take part in a research project about how ADHD affects the experience of performing music. You can take part if you: Are aged 18 or over Have ADHD (self-ID is valid). Are performing music semi-regularly (as a professional, amateur or student.) What you need to do Follow the link in the post to the survey. It will ask you questions about your attention and spontaneous movements (toe tapping, body sway, head bobbing etc.) in performance. It takes about 30 minutes and your responses are anonymous. Underneath the text there is the UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council logo, the University of Birmingham logo, and the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham logo.
Call for participants! I am doing a research about how ADHD affects the experience of performing music. I am therefore looking for ADHD musicians to fill in a survey about their experiences of performing. Please take part or share if you can!
birminghamcoaal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
(Vote closes at 2:30pm BST fyi!)
Spending the day presenting on my research as part of the #PGResearchFest25 at @unibirmingham.bsky.social (psst, vote for me in the public choice vote uobasops.formstack.com/forms/rpc25_...)
Still a few more days to submit!
Call for Papers Theme: Looking Back, Looking Forward Deadline: 2nd May, 12pm Conference: 9th June, at The University of Birmingham and Online via Zoom The University of Birmingham’s student-led ROLES Sexuality and Gender Studies Network is delighted to announce the Call for Papers for its 14th Annual Conference. We welcome 250-word abstracts - along with a 50-100-word bio - for 20-minute paper presentations, as well as proposals for presentations that break the mold of conventional academic conference papers. For more information and to submit visit https://rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/conferences
🚨Deadline Extended! 🚨Due to issues getting this CfP out to the ROLES mailing list, we've extended the submission deadline to the 12th May at 12pm BST to make sure everyone who wants to has a chance to submit! There's still time, so come join us! rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/confere...
I'm helping run this, so please help us spread the word and get involved if you'd like! Always an exciting and supportive conference, I've enjoyed presenting in previous years 😊
I'm helping run this, so please help us spread the word and get involved if you'd like! Always an exciting and supportive conference, I've enjoyed presenting in previous years 😊
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It costs money for GB News to pump hate into Britain's homes. Much of that money comes from Sky, which also makes much play of being a force for good. We've made it so easy for you to write and politely ask Sky's Chief Executive to stop funding hate. action.goodlawproject.org/sky-stop-fun...
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A screenshot from the UK government website that reads Petitions UK Government and Parliament Petition An independent evaluation of the Cass review on child gender services We believe that trans healthcare should be based on unbiased research that is peer reviewed. We think that the Cass review's findings have led to restrictive practices that are being directly felt by transgender children. More details Sign this petition 3,983 signatures
If people are interested - here's a petition going round re the cass review and the restrictions put on the healthcare for trans youth
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
#trans #transgender #nonbinary #transmasc #transfemme #transyouth #transkids #ukgovernment #ukpolitics
This questionnaire is now closed, thank you to all participants! Updates coming soon 😊
This questionnaire is now closed, thank you to all participants! Updates coming soon 🤞😊
Poster saying 'Calling all Black asexuals and aces of colour (18+) in the UK and Ireland, wanting to have your voice heard about your opinions on asexual media representation? Complete the questionnaire linked below. For more information, and to complete the questionnaire go to https://tinyurl.com/acetvquestions The questionnaire should take 30-45 minutes to complete. This research has been approved by the University of Birmingham ethical review team, reference number ern_1778-jun2024. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (rah191@student.bham.ac.uk)'
Black asexuals and aces of colour in the UK and Ireland, there's still time to have your voice heard about your thoughts on asexual tv and media representation! Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions to complete a questionnaire about this - anonymous, and most questions are optional. Please share! 💜
Poster saying 'Calling all Black asexuals and aces of colour (18+) in the UK and Ireland, wanting to have your voice heard about your opinions on asexual media representation? Complete the questionnaire linked below. For more information, and to complete the questionnaire go to https://tinyurl.com/acetvquestions The questionnaire should take 30-45 minutes to complete. This research has been approved by the University of Birmingham ethical review team, reference number ern_1778-jun2024. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (rah191@student.bham.ac.uk)'
Black asexuals and aces of colour in the UK and Ireland, there's still time to have your voice heard about your thoughts on asexual tv and media representation! Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions to complete a questionnaire about this - anonymous, and most questions are optional. Please share! 💜
Some people argue that asexuals should be excluded from LGBT+ spaces because they're straight-passing. They aren't. But even if they were, are you seriously suggesting it's fine for them to be forced into the closet their whole life?
Please share! Reminder that most questions are optional, so you can come and say as little or as much as you'd like, I just really want more Black voices in this research cos ace communities/research/representations are far too white, and that needs to change...
As I’m nearing thesis submission, I’m looking for postdoc research and/or teaching positions for the new year. My research interests are metaphor, corpus discourse analysis, health communication, and pregnancy discourse. I’m also interested in disability and neurodivergence due to lived experience.
Recruitment poster saying: “recruiting participants for a questionnaire about asexual representations on television Participants must be 18+, live in the British Isles, and identify as asexual/on the asexual spectrum (including questioning an ace identity) What’s involved? You will be asked questions surrounding likes/dislikes, impacts of media, favourite representations and preferred types of ace media. The questionnaire should take 30-45 minutes to complete. For more information, and to complete the questionnaire go to: Https://tinyurl.Com/acetvquestions This research has been approved by the University of Birmingham ethical review team, reference number ern_1778-jun2024. if you have any questions, please contact rebecca humphreys-lamford (rah191@student.bham.ac.uk)”
Black asexuals and aces of colour in the UK and Ireland, I need you...to fill out a questionnaire about asexual tv/media representations and their impacts on you. Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions and help me make my research not be yet another look at white asexuals... Please share!
Introducing the Ace/Aro Studies starter pack!
If you are a scholar specializing in asexualities or aromaticism, let me know so I can add you.
go.bsky.app/9TLnCmy
A photo taken from a first floor window showing a garden covered with a thin layer of snow
Guess it's gonna be a productive day of watching the snow fall (and an unproductive day of not doing any work on my thesis 😅)