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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Apr 22

Fantastic opportunity to work with mover and shaker @drfijohnstone.bsky.social - I am constantly learning from her!

Fiona Johnstone @drfijohnstone.bsky.social · Apr 22

6 days left to apply for a PDRF in Visual & Material Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social. Post-holders will conduct a programme of their own research & work collaboratively across the Lab & Platform to take the field in exciting new directions:

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We're hiring! Two Postdoctoral Research Associates in Visual & Material Medical Humanities

We're seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates in Visual Medical Humanities. Closing date: 28 April 2025.

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Apr 4

…devise & deliver activities & outputs that extend the profile of moving bodies in relation to medical humanities.

Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Apr 4

Thrilled to be recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Moving Bodies Lab. Successful candidate will design & conduct an original prog of work that aligns with the aims of MBL & work with me and other members of the Lab team to…

Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · Mar 26

Could you be our new Postdoctoral Research Associate?
We are appointing a talented researcher to work with the Moving Bodies Lab, led by @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social!
We welcome applications from researchers interested in physical activity and health.

Find out more👉 durham.taleo.net/careersectio...

Illustration collage of bodies in various forms of exercise, including swimming and meditation. Backdrop of an ocean, with butterflies, birds, trees and bushes.

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Fiona Johnstone @drfijohnstone.bsky.social · Mar 26

It was a such privilege to have been involved in delivering this PhD School. I was blown away by the students' willingness to be present and open to others participating in the School, and by their passion and dedication to their research. Heartfelt thanks to all who joined & supported us.

Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · Mar 26

🎬 And it's a wrap! Over three days of masterclasses, creative workshops, reading groups and film screenings, we've explored how queer theory and praxis can shape health research at our Queer Methodologies in Medical Humanities #PhDSchool.

Queer Methodologies in Medical Humanities

This week we welcomed 21 PhD students from around the world to our Queer Methodologies in Medical Humanities PhD School.

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Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · Mar 26

Could you be our new Postdoctoral Research Associate?
We are appointing a talented researcher to work with the Moving Bodies Lab, led by @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social!
We welcome applications from researchers interested in physical activity and health.

Find out more👉 durham.taleo.net/careersectio...

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Karen O’Reilly @profkarenoreilly.bsky.social · Mar 25

And now for the podcast - with so many thanks to the freinds and colleagues who joined me for this podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...

Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone Podcast

Social Sciences Podcast · Complete series · The Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone podcast features lively discussions with Bristol University Press author Karen O'Reilly as she chats with stud...

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · Mar 21

Brilliant news! At last, confirmation that the Govt *will* go ahead with the #NaturalHistoryGCSE 🎉 We have to get to know our fellow travellers on this planet again. Young people who know & love nature are far more likely to protect & restore it - as well as enjoying better physical & mental health

Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE

Campaigners have been calling for the qualification for years but plan stalled despite a curriculum being drawn up

www.theguardian.com

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Fran Cavallerio @youlia83.bsky.social · Mar 19

A sensory tray and some new travel dolls houses all waiting for my tiny human…will they be enough to allow me to join and enjoy our first webinar for the #QRSEcreativemethodsseries?🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 see you in a bit! #qualitativeresearch #photovoice #visualethnography

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Mar 18

Two separate events coming up on March 27th (hybrid) and 28th (Durham) that may be of interest to @qrsesociety.bsky.social and @leisure-studies.bsky.social members. Free to attend. Follow the links to register. 👇
#slow #stillness #physicalactivity #interdisciplinary

Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · Mar 13

Plenty to look forward to this month in The Moving Bodies Lab! A hybrid seminar with Meridith Griffin (McMaster) and a one-day interdisciplinary methodologies workshop exploring slowness, stillness and how this relates to health & wellbeing. Find out more!
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The Moving Bodies Lab Events Bulletin

What's on at the Moving Bodies Lab in March 2025

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Dept of Sport & Exercise Sciences, Durham University @dusportexsci.bsky.social · Mar 14

Our wonderful colleague Lindsay @lsmacnaughton.bsky.social has just joined our Bluesky community

And just so happens she's recently co-authored a new BASES expert statement on preventing problematic low energy availability / relative energy deficiency in sport 👇

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Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · Mar 13

Plenty to look forward to this month in The Moving Bodies Lab! A hybrid seminar with Meridith Griffin (McMaster) and a one-day interdisciplinary methodologies workshop exploring slowness, stillness and how this relates to health & wellbeing. Find out more!
mailchi.mp/4381a2783d68...

The Moving Bodies Lab Events Bulletin

What's on at the Moving Bodies Lab in March 2025

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Mar 6

Aww, well that’s lovely - thanks folks… and big up to all the wonder-women I get to work with and learn from 365 days a year! 💫 🌟🤩

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Mar 4

Great thread Joe! Many of my favourites on this list, along with a couple I had missed - thank you! Tagging co-author @sarahbell85.bsky.social who is also on here.

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Dr Louise Creechan @louisecreechan.bsky.social · Feb 21

Our live commitments to accessibility for our June Critical Neurodiversity Studies conference - this list is our minimum and will continue to be updated as we prepare to welcome folk to Durham!

Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · Feb 21

Accessibility needs can be a major factor when considering engaging with or becoming involved in an event. Here are some of the accessibility and inclusivity commitments we are making as part of our Critical Neurodiversity Studies Conference. Abstracts close 28 Feb!
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Abstract artwork with pink, light blue, orange and black paint marks. There are circular paint texture marks in the top half and the lower right hand corner.

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Feb 15

FYI - @qrsesociety.bsky.social 😀

Iain Lindsey @iainlindsey.bsky.social · Nov 24

I've made a starter pack of UK-based social science academics interested in sport and/or physical activity

Do give me a DM if you want to be added (or withdrawn) !

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Feb 15

Welcome @qrsesociety.bsky.social! Great to see you on here 👋
Suggest following if you are a #qualitative researcher in #sport #exercise, #physicalactivity, #health!

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Jan 23

ICYMI Recording of December seminar 'Running (to/from) Work' with Prof Alex Mold & Dr Simon Cook is now on our Event Archive page. Hosted by the Moving Bodies Lab.
Featuring my Christmas jumper! 🎄🏃‍♀️ #runcommute #running #physicalactivity #jog
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Archive

Browse recordings from past events.

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Ben Doyle @bendoyle.bsky.social · Jan 22

Wellcome to Bluesky @the-polyphony.bsky.social - a fabulous resource for all your critical medical humanities wants and needs!

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Jan 21

Happening tomorrow ... register today!

Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Jan 17

Interested in the complex history of strong bodies? 💪🏋️‍♀️
Join our next hybrid seminar with Prof Claire Warden (@lborouniversity.bsky.social) & Dr Conor Heffernan (@physcstudy.bsky.social)
Hosted by the Moving Bodies Lab @durhamimh.bsky.social
🗓️Jan22 (4-5) Sign Up👇 medhumsplatform.org/event/power-...

‘Power Across Platforms’: New media, old spaces and performance of strength

A hybrid seminar by Dr Conor Hefferman and Professor Claire Warden considering the complex history of strong bodies in spaces.

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Fiona Johnstone @drfijohnstone.bsky.social · Jan 17

Hello Bluesky!

Excited to be co-convening this brilliant event on how contemporary arts practices engage with expert cultures in health and biomedicine.

Durham University, 20th February. Free, booking via Eventbrite

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Materialising Methods

What can practice-based research tell us about working with disciplinary cultures that are not our own? This one-day symposium explores how contemporary art practices engage with expert cultures in he...

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Jan 17

Interested in the complex history of strong bodies? 💪🏋️‍♀️
Join our next hybrid seminar with Prof Claire Warden (@lborouniversity.bsky.social) & Dr Conor Heffernan (@physcstudy.bsky.social)
Hosted by the Moving Bodies Lab @durhamimh.bsky.social
🗓️Jan22 (4-5) Sign Up👇 medhumsplatform.org/event/power-...

‘Power Across Platforms’: New media, old spaces and performance of strength

A hybrid seminar by Dr Conor Hefferman and Professor Claire Warden considering the complex history of strong bodies in spaces.

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Jan 3

Read all about it! 🗞️
⭐️What else can bikes do? 🚲
⭐️Ensuring football is safe and inclusive for women fans⚽️
⭐️The “activity trap” faced by disabled people💰
💫… and more!
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Sport and Exercise Sciences @ Durham Research Newsletter

Welcome to the December 2024 issue of the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (DSES) research newsletter.

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Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · Dec 9

📣 🚀 Applications are now open for our funded Medical Humanities in Practice Research Fellowships! This new scheme will support professionals & researchers from health, voluntary & community sectors to develop novel #medhums research. Deadline: 28 Feb 2025
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Medical Humanities in Practice Research Fellowships

Announcing the launch of the Medical Humanities in Practice Research Fellowship Scheme. Deadline for applications: 28 February 2025.

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Nov 28

...💪 followed by the complex history of strong bodies in both online and 'offline' spaces with Prof of Performance and Physical Culture, Claire Warden (@clar and historian Dr Conor Heffernan (@physcstudy.bsky.social).
🗓️Jan22 (4-5). Durham/Hybrid. Sign up 👇 medhumsplatform.org/event/power-...

‘Power Across Platforms’: New media, old spaces and performance of strength

A hybrid seminar by Dr Conor Hefferman and Professor Claire Warden considering the complex history of strong bodies in spaces.

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Prof Cassandra (Cassie) Phoenix @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social · Nov 28

🏃‍♂️Join us for discussions on the work of running (including 'fun'!) through the 1970s, 80s with public health historian Prof. Alex Mold,followed by rise of contemporary run communting with geographer/jographer Dr Simon Cook.
🗓️ Dec 10th (4-5pm). Online. Sign up: medhumsplatform.org/event/runnin...

Running (to/from) Work

A webinar by Professor Alex Mold and Dr Simon Cook exploring one of the most popular sports and pastimes in the UK - running.

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