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Vic Clarke (she/her, they/them) @vicclarke.bsky.social · Aug 2

A great talk by @ginnybraun.bsky.social on GenAI and qualitative analysis. Can GenAI do reflexive TA? The short answer is no - reflexive TA is a human practice. Should we use GenAI as qualitative researchers given all the harms of the tech? If you're remotely concerned with social justice ... no???

Prof. Virginia Braun (she/her they/them) @ginnybraun.bsky.social · Jul 31

Here's a talk I gave as a keynote for the BPS @qmip.bsky.social conference (July 2025) - the result of @vicclarke.bsky.social & I recognising we needed to "dive in" & grapple with the beast that is GenAI & qualitative/(reflexive) thematic analysis
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zFQ...

Dr Braun(love) - or: how I learned to stop worrying and love GenAI (yeah nah)

YouTube video by Virginia Braun

www.youtube.com

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Aug 2

After a week off and a great deal of reflection, I’ve decided that, moving forward (particularly for the 2025/26 academic year), I’m going #AIfree

I will be making this experiment my entire personality, by not applying AI in my teaching, research, and personal life.

Should I document this here?

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Vic Clarke (she/her, they/them) @vicclarke.bsky.social · Jul 9

Great thread by @ipanalysis.bsky.social on AI and qualitative analysis (and other things). I remain completely baffled about the enthusiasm for using AI to do qualitative analysis and (reflexive) TA specifically... not least because it is profoundly unethical, exploitative, eco disaster technology

Michael Larkin @ipanalysis.bsky.social · Nov 26

Uncharacteristcally long 🧵 (sorry) re: #Qualitative methodologies, science, and 'AI'.

As Qualitative researchers, we should definitely care and remain curious about what 'good work' can look like - but we should be very wary about assuming that a focus on 'rigour' will address this question. 1/13

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Aimee Bailey @aimeebailey.bsky.social · Jun 18

For those of you who don't know, DMU is currently proposing mass redundancies, with nearly 100 academic staff 'at risk', sadly including me. It is absolutely brutal.

Please spread the word about this protest rally happening next week in Leicester and come and support us if you're able. #DefendDMU

The UCU branch at De Montfort University Leicester @ucudmu.bsky.social · Jun 18

Engagement from our students is deeply encouraging: we are fighting these cuts because staff working conditions are student learning conditions. #DefendDMU

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · May 28

Is anyone else experiencing AI fatigue while marking? I am so tired of seeing the same generic writing over and over - I miss the typos and the messiness!

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Caroline Dodds Pennock @carolinepennock.bsky.social · May 1

Close to TWO THOUSAND academics and educators say TRANS RIGHTS NOW.

(Sorry if you've seen this (and the historians' letter!) too many times. The lack of an algorithm means we have to keep reposting it to catch people, and this really matters.)

Caroline Dodds Pennock @carolinepennock.bsky.social · Apr 30

Heartened to see that close to 900 fellow academics and educators have already signed our letter in support of trans rights, trans wellbeing & trans inclusion, and against essentialist, anti-scientific, racialised & regressive views of womanhood. Please do read, share & sign! tinyurl.com/mud7va29

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Senthorun S. Raj @senthorun.bsky.social · Mar 28

“Research into sexuality and gender is vital for identifying social, cultural, and medical needs of populations, and addressing inequalities across populations.”

It’s good to see editors of academic journals refuse to comply with increasing state censorship of sexuality and gender scholarship.

🌈🎓

Statement on the Importance of Sexuality and Gender Research

Published in The Journal of Sex Research (Ahead of Print, 2025)

www.tandfonline.com

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Apr 26

goodlawproject.org/crowdfunder/...

Help us challenge the Supreme Court’s judgment on trans rights | Good Law Project

goodlawproject.org

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · Apr 16

Trans communities are devastated by today’s ruling. Instead of bringing clarity, the Supreme Court has made a ruling which appears to contain a number of contradictions. The intent seems clear: to exclude trans people from society.

Full statement: transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/04...

Response by TransActual to Supreme Court ruling on Equality Act – TransActualAccessibility ToolsIncrease TextDecrease TextGrayscaleHigh ContrastNegative ContrastLight BackgroundLinks UnderlineReadable...

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Apr 16

Trans women are women. And gender/sex is far from binary.

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Prof. Virginia Braun (she/her they/them) @ginnybraun.bsky.social · Apr 10

Discrimination has real effects!

Kyle MacDonald @kylemacd.bsky.social · Apr 10

Trans and non-binary New Zealanders earn less and are more likely to be unemployed – new study

The trans and non-binary community may be increasingly visible in New Zealand, but their economic outcomes are still very different to the wider population.

theconversation.com

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Dr. Casey Fiesler @cfiesler.bsky.social · Apr 7

JKR randomly going after asexual people for no reason just reiterates how silly it is to claim that spending 24/7 attacking trans people on the internet is actually just "protecting women." Who on earth are you protecting from the ace people, Joanne???

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Apr 4

Gracias. No, ¿me lo mandas?

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Apr 4

Pleased that this article is finally out:

Trans and Non-Binary Latin American Migrants in London: An Intersectional Analysis of Migration and Psychological Well-Being

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Trans and Non-Binary Latin American Migrants in London: An Intersectional Analysis of Migration and Psychological Well-Being

This study explores the experiences of trans and non-binary Latin American migrants in London, addressing a gap in research on queer migration and well-being outside the US context. Using semi-stru...

www.tandfonline.com

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Prof. Virginia Braun (she/her they/them) @ginnybraun.bsky.social · Mar 28

Pleased to see my sexuality and gender scholar peers (as editors) taking this stance, and challenging the political encroachment on academic freedom under the current US Administration.
@cygraham.bsky.social & colleagues 👏✊

Statement on the Importance of Sexuality and Gender Research

Statement on the Importance of Sexuality and Gender Research

Published in The Journal of Sex Research (Ahead of Print, 2025)

www.tandfonline.com

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Cindy Veldhuis, PhD @cbv.bsky.social · Mar 21

My grants were terminated.

Cindy Veldhuis, PhD @cbv.bsky.social · Mar 21

I have heard of so many LGBTQ+ grants terminated today. I am so sorry to everyone affected. This is devastating to our communities and to us as researchers. I have nothing more eloquent, comforting, or helpful to say. This is all just immeasurably horrible.

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Mar 13

Each chapter will provide unique, field-specific insights and approaches to implementing queer pedagogy, reinforcing the book’s multidisciplinary focus.

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Mar 13

It will feature transformative practices, case studies, and practical strategies to challenge established norms, enhance teaching methods, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Mar 13

Queering the Curriculum in HE aims to serve as a multidisciplinary guide to LGBTQ+ inclusive pedagogy in higher education, encompassing the Humanities, STEM, and Social Sciences, contributed by academics teaching in these fields.

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Mar 13

This volume will be a part of their LGBTQ+ Education series, edited by @dradambrett.bsky.social and @profcatherinelee.bsky.social

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Mar 13

I am excited to announce that I will be editing a collection titled “Queering the Curriculum in HE: Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Best Practices for Transformative Queer Pedagogy,” published by Emerald Publishing, due in April 2026.

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Kris Knisely @krisknisely.bsky.social · Feb 28

ISO Language teachers for gender justice

Are you a language teacher who wants to learn more about gender justice & collaboratively make free resources to support the teaching and learning of nonbinary ways of doing languages other than English?

Interest form: bit.ly/GenderJustPL...

Please share!

Language teachers: Want free materials that are trans-affirming & gender-just? Join an online professional community to learn more about gender justice & collaboratively make them! I'm looking for teachers of languages other than English who would like to participate in a online professional community April 1-May 6 focused on deepening our understandings of gender-just language pedagogies and collaboratively creating open educational resources in the languages we teach, with support from researchers in trans applied linguistics and trans/nonbinary language experts. There is no cost to participate and 20 educators who take part in the learning community, create 1 or more OER to share, and take an exit survey will receive $100. Do you qualify? 1. Do you teach a language other than English (at any level, K-16)? 2. Do you have an interest in trans-affirming, gender-just language education? 3. Would you like to make professional connections with other language teachers and community experts? 4. Would you like to co-create open educational resources (OERs) including trans and nonbinary ways of doing language? April 1-May 6, 2025. Estimated 10-15 hours. Flexible scheduling. Free/$100: 20 educators who take part in the free learning community, create 1+ OER to share, & take an exit survey will receive $100. Fill out a short interest form or ask questions: https://bit.ly/GenderJustPLONS

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Sebastián Córdoba @scordoban.bsky.social · Mar 9

Got to see Judith Butler today and they were absolutely brilliant!

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Feb 27

Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

Space is limited, so please register now!

This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.

INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience — INQYR

www.inqyr.org

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Jan 26

Delighted to announce that the INQYR UK symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health & well-being will be held in Birmingham on May 22nd - in time for Birmingham Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Call for abstracts now open:
🔗 Submission: tinyurl.com/INQYRUK-2025
🗓️Deadline: Feb 28, 2025

Symposium registration will open soon!

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