Prof. Bethan Evans
@drbevans.bsky.social
Professor of Human Geography at Uni of Liverpool, research on chronic illness, energy limiting conditions, fat embodiment. Feminist, Fat Activist, Spoonie, PwME, Friend, Sister, Daughter, Person. Hobbies: SF, cats, knitting/crochet. she/her or they/their 🏳️⚧️
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Prof. Bethan Evans
@drbevans.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
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This event was really important and informative. If you have not done so, please check out the 'creating more inclusive workplaces for academics with energy limiting conditions' guidance. The webinar was recorded and will be posted on the project website soon
exhaustioneconomy.uk/guidance/
exhaustioneconomy.uk/guidance/
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This event was really important and informative. If you have not done so, please check out the 'creating more inclusive workplaces for academics with energy limiting conditions' guidance. The webinar was recorded and will be posted on the project website soon
exhaustioneconomy.uk/guidance/
exhaustioneconomy.uk/guidance/
This is on Monday. Do join us if you can and are interested in more inclusive academic workplaces
Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
This is on Monday. Do join us if you can and are interested in more inclusive academic workplaces
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States of Precarity in UK HE Geography: A new report on the long and short term effects of precarity across career stages, with a series of best practice resources to support more equitable working cultures.
www.rgs.org/research/hig... @rgsibg.bsky.social @antipodeonline.bsky.social
www.rgs.org/research/hig... @rgsibg.bsky.social @antipodeonline.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
States of Precarity in UK HE Geography: A new report on the long and short term effects of precarity across career stages, with a series of best practice resources to support more equitable working cultures.
www.rgs.org/research/hig... @rgsibg.bsky.social @antipodeonline.bsky.social
www.rgs.org/research/hig... @rgsibg.bsky.social @antipodeonline.bsky.social
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Obit from @thesicktimes.org by Alice’s friend @mileswgriffis.bsky.social thesicktimes.org/2025/11/15/a...
Alice Wong, disability activist and luminary, dies at 51 - The Sick Times
Alice Wong platformed and uplifted people with Long COVID in her final chapter as a lifelong disability advocate and storyteller.
thesicktimes.org
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Obit from @thesicktimes.org by Alice’s friend @mileswgriffis.bsky.social thesicktimes.org/2025/11/15/a...
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🧵 Rest in power, Alice Wong. @sfdirewolf.bsky.social A trailblazer, a fierce advocate, and a relentless voice for disability rights. Her work changed the landscape for so many. /1
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🧵 Rest in power, Alice Wong. @sfdirewolf.bsky.social A trailblazer, a fierce advocate, and a relentless voice for disability rights. Her work changed the landscape for so many. /1
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This article broke my heart, and underlines the shocking state children’s mental health care today - the erosion of children’s and parents’ rights, unqualified and inexperienced staff, corporations who don’t care, and so much more.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘The ward felt like a prison. What had I let them do?’: how my daughter was crushed by a health service meant to help her
Ruth was 14 years old and being treated for an eating disorder when she died after being detained under the Mental Health Act. She wasn’t allowed to see her family for more than a few hours a week. Ho...
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This article broke my heart, and underlines the shocking state children’s mental health care today - the erosion of children’s and parents’ rights, unqualified and inexperienced staff, corporations who don’t care, and so much more.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Human Geography at Leicester is facing closure. Staff contracts are to end in June 2026; students are to be relocated to other universities, or taught out by a maximum of two (!) teaching-only staff. Other departments and subjects are facing closure, too. Please join the demo!
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Human Geography at Leicester is facing closure. Staff contracts are to end in June 2026; students are to be relocated to other universities, or taught out by a maximum of two (!) teaching-only staff. Other departments and subjects are facing closure, too. Please join the demo!
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Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
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Solidarity to colleagues at Leicester Uni:
"all academic staff in the film studies and modern languages departments have been placed at risk, with "large numbers of staff" in chemistry, geography, geology & the environment (GGE) and history specialisms "uncertain if they will retain their jobs"
"all academic staff in the film studies and modern languages departments have been placed at risk, with "large numbers of staff" in chemistry, geography, geology & the environment (GGE) and history specialisms "uncertain if they will retain their jobs"
University of Leicester confirms formal redundancy consultation
The University and College Union's local branch says staff are planning strike action.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Solidarity to colleagues at Leicester Uni:
"all academic staff in the film studies and modern languages departments have been placed at risk, with "large numbers of staff" in chemistry, geography, geology & the environment (GGE) and history specialisms "uncertain if they will retain their jobs"
"all academic staff in the film studies and modern languages departments have been placed at risk, with "large numbers of staff" in chemistry, geography, geology & the environment (GGE) and history specialisms "uncertain if they will retain their jobs"
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Looking forward to #TheFeministArtofWalking in #Nottingham 2morro @fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/the-f... the pics are from last night when I had an ace time @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social with @drbevans.bsky.social @livunigeog.bsky.social #BookTour #psychogeography #Walk
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Looking forward to #TheFeministArtofWalking in #Nottingham 2morro @fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/the-f... the pics are from last night when I had an ace time @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social with @drbevans.bsky.social @livunigeog.bsky.social #BookTour #psychogeography #Walk
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Today! Would love to see you @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social where I will be in conversation with @drbevans.bsky.social @livunigeog.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
and sharing readings from #TheFeministArtOfWalking @plutopress.bsky.social #WalkingArt #WalkCreate #Liverpool #psychogeography
and sharing readings from #TheFeministArtOfWalking @plutopress.bsky.social #WalkingArt #WalkCreate #Liverpool #psychogeography
November 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Today! Would love to see you @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social where I will be in conversation with @drbevans.bsky.social @livunigeog.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
and sharing readings from #TheFeministArtOfWalking @plutopress.bsky.social #WalkingArt #WalkCreate #Liverpool #psychogeography
and sharing readings from #TheFeministArtOfWalking @plutopress.bsky.social #WalkingArt #WalkCreate #Liverpool #psychogeography
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really looking forward to this, I will be in conversation with @drbevans.bsky.social @livunigeog.bsky.social so please do come and join us @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social on Tuesday November 4th if you can (NB: no Beatles will be in attendance but I may invoke Yoko Ono. IYKYK) #TheFeministArtOfWalking
📖BOOK LAUNCH📖
Book your ticket today to hear @thelrm.bsky.social speak at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social
🗓️Tues, Nov 4
⏰6:30 pm
📍@waterstoneslpl.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/events/morag...
Book your ticket today to hear @thelrm.bsky.social speak at @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social
🗓️Tues, Nov 4
⏰6:30 pm
📍@waterstoneslpl.bsky.social
www.waterstones.com/events/morag...
October 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
really looking forward to this, I will be in conversation with @drbevans.bsky.social @livunigeog.bsky.social so please do come and join us @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social on Tuesday November 4th if you can (NB: no Beatles will be in attendance but I may invoke Yoko Ono. IYKYK) #TheFeministArtOfWalking
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Coming up on 24 Nov, join this online event 'Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Academics with Energy Limiting Conditions', launching new guidance on systemic changes and individual adjustments for those with ELC. From CHASE & @drbevans.bsky.social
Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Academics with Energy Limiting Conditions
Join us as we launch guidance on systemic changes and individual adjustments to create more inclusive workplaces for academics with ELC
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Coming up on 24 Nov, join this online event 'Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Academics with Energy Limiting Conditions', launching new guidance on systemic changes and individual adjustments for those with ELC. From CHASE & @drbevans.bsky.social
The research on which this guidance is based was funded by @isrfoundation.bsky.social guided by an advisory board with members from @ucu.org.uk @nadsn.bsky.social @longcovidsupport.bsky.social & chronic illness inclusion. Collaborative with @equihealthfutures.bsky.social & @alisonallam.bsky.social
Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The research on which this guidance is based was funded by @isrfoundation.bsky.social guided by an advisory board with members from @ucu.org.uk @nadsn.bsky.social @longcovidsupport.bsky.social & chronic illness inclusion. Collaborative with @equihealthfutures.bsky.social & @alisonallam.bsky.social
Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Join us 24th Nov 2-3pm for a webinar on creating inclusive workplaces for academics with Energy Limiting Conditions. Register: AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk For academics with ELC, line managers, HR, funders, publishers, union & EDI reps & conference organisers @isrfoundation.bsky.social
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I often see a fabulous sunrise over Liverpool from the Birkenhead side.
October 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I often see a fabulous sunrise over Liverpool from the Birkenhead side.
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A Sunday evening wander in Bristol talking about #TheFeministArtOfWalking? Yes please. Join me? Tickets from @bookhaus.bsky.social see below.
📕BOOK EVENT📕
Join @bookhaus.bsky.social and @thelrm.bsky.social for a walk and talk about The Feminist Art of Walking
🗓️Sun, Oct 26
⏰5 pm
📍@bookhaus.bsky.social
www.bookhausbristol.com/events/#e138...
Join @bookhaus.bsky.social and @thelrm.bsky.social for a walk and talk about The Feminist Art of Walking
🗓️Sun, Oct 26
⏰5 pm
📍@bookhaus.bsky.social
www.bookhausbristol.com/events/#e138...
:events – bookhaus:
Bookhaus, 4 Rope Walk, Bristol BS1 6ZJ. Opening hours. Mon & Tues 9am – 6pm, Wed – Sat 9am – 8pm, Sun 10am – 6pm
www.bookhausbristol.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:42 AM
A Sunday evening wander in Bristol talking about #TheFeministArtOfWalking? Yes please. Join me? Tickets from @bookhaus.bsky.social see below.
Beautiful sky in Liverpool tonight
October 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Beautiful sky in Liverpool tonight
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Check out our recent blog post all about 'The Embedding' by Ian Watson and a fascinating look at how the author explores linguistics alongside science fiction.
Read student Jonathan Thornton's blog: https://orlo.uk/UqgDO
#livunilibrary #livuni #specialcollections #voyager #sciencefiction
Read student Jonathan Thornton's blog: https://orlo.uk/UqgDO
#livunilibrary #livuni #specialcollections #voyager #sciencefiction
October 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Check out our recent blog post all about 'The Embedding' by Ian Watson and a fascinating look at how the author explores linguistics alongside science fiction.
Read student Jonathan Thornton's blog: https://orlo.uk/UqgDO
#livunilibrary #livuni #specialcollections #voyager #sciencefiction
Read student Jonathan Thornton's blog: https://orlo.uk/UqgDO
#livunilibrary #livuni #specialcollections #voyager #sciencefiction
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✨ Final week to register! ✨
Join us in Liverpool on 22nd October for a workshop as part of the Festival of Social Science.
Take part in fictional story completion exercises exploring how health tracking tech often overlooks women’s bodies and lives ✍️💜
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/healt...
Join us in Liverpool on 22nd October for a workshop as part of the Festival of Social Science.
Take part in fictional story completion exercises exploring how health tracking tech often overlooks women’s bodies and lives ✍️💜
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/healt...
October 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
✨ Final week to register! ✨
Join us in Liverpool on 22nd October for a workshop as part of the Festival of Social Science.
Take part in fictional story completion exercises exploring how health tracking tech often overlooks women’s bodies and lives ✍️💜
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/healt...
Join us in Liverpool on 22nd October for a workshop as part of the Festival of Social Science.
Take part in fictional story completion exercises exploring how health tracking tech often overlooks women’s bodies and lives ✍️💜
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/healt...
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Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty adds: 'I observe a tendency to see the human rights of different groups as a zero-sum game. This has contributed to narratives which build on prejudice against trans people and portray upholding their human rights as a de facto threat to the rights of others.’
The Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner has rebuked the UK over the arrests of individuals who express support for Palestine Action and the status of trans people following Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/strasbo...
Strasbourg warns UK on policing of demonstrations and trans rights
Human rights commissioner cites arrests of Palestine Action demonstrators and interpretation of Supreme Court's decision in For Women Scotland.
www.lawgazette.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Commissioner Michael O'Flaherty adds: 'I observe a tendency to see the human rights of different groups as a zero-sum game. This has contributed to narratives which build on prejudice against trans people and portray upholding their human rights as a de facto threat to the rights of others.’
Brilliant post by @kacheston.bsky.social
This year, I've been lucky enough to work with @actionforme.bsky.social, as part of a collaboration between Action for ME and @durhamimh.bsky.social. (More on this soon!)
For now, this reflective post explains my motivations - and what I believe a collaborative, cross-sector approach can achieve.
For now, this reflective post explains my motivations - and what I believe a collaborative, cross-sector approach can achieve.
Katharine Cheston reflects on her own experience of ME and the need for a more caring, curious, and compassionate approach to health research.
thepolyphony.org/2025/10/09/p...
thepolyphony.org/2025/10/09/p...
October 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Brilliant post by @kacheston.bsky.social
This is dreadful news
Simon Wessely — the controversial psychiatrist once dubbed “Britain’s most hated doctor” has been appointed vice chair of Labour’s review into overdiagnosis of mental health and neurodivergence.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/controv...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/controv...
Controversial professor to investigate overdiagnosis of mental health and neurodivergence for Labour
Get the benefits you're entitled to: help with personal independence payment (PIP), universal credit (UC), employment and support allowance (ESA),disability living allowance (DLA). Claims, assessments...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is dreadful news
So excited to read this! @thelrm.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
So excited to read this! @thelrm.bsky.social
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Do you use ventilation (bipap/trach/NIV)? Do you want to share your story? We're looking for adults in the UK to take part in two online research interviews about their experiences. For more info and to request an information sheet: sheffield.ac.uk/cripping-bre...
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youtu.be/-AoBsDM0dbw?...
Cripping Breath - Narrative Stream (Everyday Stories of Breathing and Ventilation) Animation 1
YouTube video by Kirsty Liddiard
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September 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Do you use ventilation (bipap/trach/NIV)? Do you want to share your story? We're looking for adults in the UK to take part in two online research interviews about their experiences. For more info and to request an information sheet: sheffield.ac.uk/cripping-bre...
youtu.be/-AoBsDM0dbw?...
youtu.be/-AoBsDM0dbw?...