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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 24d

Battle of Holbeck Moor, Leeds, UK (1936):
30,000 anti-fascists with red flags and trade union banners turfed out Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts, who'd hoped to foment hatred against Jewish immigrant workers in the area.
#riots #FarageRiots #history #Fascism

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Sam Rutherford (he/him) @echomikeromeo.bsky.social · Aug 21

Unsurprised, but disappointed, to see that Newnham College's JRFs are being defined as explicitly trans-exclusionary: newn.cam.ac.uk/research/res...

Research Fellowships

newn.cam.ac.uk

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Louise Earnshaw @learnshaw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Congratulations Molly!

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Louise Earnshaw @learnshaw.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join me and the other #PGR and #ECA reps at @wigsblog.bsky.social and @ags-gbi.bsky.social online TOMORROW (17th June), 5-6pm to hear about careers outside academia open open to PhD graduates.
Free to attend and all welcome!
Register here for the link to join: shorturl.at/KdDL7

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Women+ in German Studies (W+IGS) @wigsblog.bsky.social · Jun 5

📣 Calling all #PGR and #ECA members!
Curious about where a German Studies PhD can take you beyond academia?
Join your reps Louise, Lara, and Liza — along with our friends at @ags-gbi.bsky.social — on Tuesday 17th June to hear from three PhD graduates who’ve built exciting careers outside academia.

White background with the following text:
AGS and W+IGS
'Careers Beyond Academia'
Roundtable Discussion
When: Tuesday 17th June 2025
Time: 5-6pm
Where: Microsoft Teams; Register via Eventbrite for the link!

In the centre there is the AGS and W+IGS logos.

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Louise Earnshaw @learnshaw.bsky.social · May 29

It’s a bio-secure pig research facility so I waved hello from afar! 🐖

Louise Earnshaw @learnshaw.bsky.social · May 29

What a lovely spot for a writing retreat! Thanks to the organisers for creating the space to deep dive into writing, and to the funders for making it possible!

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Louise Earnshaw @learnshaw.bsky.social · May 13

✨There's still time to submit your abstract for our Special Issue! ✨
If you're a #PGR or #ECA working on #Emotions in the #FirstWorldWar please do get in touch!
We're a team of PGRs who want to build something genuinely collaborative and offer diverse perspectives and fresh voices-- join us!

Louise Earnshaw @learnshaw.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚨 Call for Papers! 🚨
Excited to share a #CfP for a collaborative special issue exploring empathy during and after the #FWW!
Especially keen to hear from #PGRs & #ECAs and non-European perspectives! 🌍
Deadline for Abstracts 15 May 2025.
Please do get in touch if you’re interested/have any questions!

Louise Earnshaw @learnshaw.bsky.social · May 8

See also the letters from:
-Historians For Trans Rights (tinyurl.com/879vuver)
-Gender & Sexuality Research Centres (docs.google.com/document/d/e...)
-Feminist Academics and Educators (docs.google.com/document/d/e...)

Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia

We call on all trans-inclusive feminist academics and educators to sign this statement: ‘Not In Our Name’ We are non-trans feminist academics and educators. We write in support of trans rights, tran...

docs.google.com

Louise Earnshaw @learnshaw.bsky.social · May 8

In my role as PGR Rep, I'm proud to share the below statement from W+IGS and stand with all those advocating for inclusivity in academia.

As a non-binary PhD student, W+IGS has always been a welcoming space where I feel supported and valued.
#SupportTransScholars #InclusiveAcademia

Women+ in German Studies (W+IGS) @wigsblog.bsky.social · May 8

W+IGS Statement on Inclusion, Equity, and Respect

W+IGS continues to advocate for gender equity, challenge exclusionary practices, and ensure that our own spaces remain welcoming, affirming and safe for all.

#WomenInGermanStudies #Inclusion #Equity #GenderDiversity #GenderJustice #GermanStudies

W+IGS Statement on Inclusion, Equity, and Respect

In light of the recent UK Supreme Court ruling clarifying the legal definition of sex under the Equality Act 2010, W+IGS reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive space for scholars of all minoritised genders within German Studies. Our commitment to inclusivity means recognising the diversity of gender identities and experiences within our community and affirming the right of all individuals to self-identify and to live free from discrimination, erasure, or exclusion.

The recent UK Supreme Court ruling concerning the legal definition of “woman” exhibits a form of biological determinism, prioritising biological sex over lived gender identity, that does not align with our values and practices as an association. In recent years, we have adopted the name Women+ in German Studies (Wissenschaftler:innen in German Studies) to better reflect our association’s commitment to inclusivity, and to acknowledge that the community we serve extends beyond cisgender women to include trans, non-binary, and gender diverse scholars. We recognize that gender identity is a fundamental aspect of human dignity, and that trans women are an integral part of our academic community.

We believe that academic spaces and society at large are strengthened by recognising and valuing diversity, and we oppose any form of stereotyping or marginalization. W+IGS will continue to advocate for gender equity, challenge exclusionary practices, and ensure that our own spaces remain welcoming, affirming, and safe for all.

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · Apr 16

In response to today's supreme court ruling, we want to urge any researcher in Trans Histories to consider a proposal to our new Queer & Trans Histories series - because research into Trans histories will help to shape Trans futures: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/series/queer...

#TransRights

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Louise Earnshaw @learnshaw.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚨 Call for Papers! 🚨
Excited to share a #CfP for a collaborative special issue exploring empathy during and after the #FWW!
Especially keen to hear from #PGRs & #ECAs and non-European perspectives! 🌍
Deadline for Abstracts 15 May 2025.
Please do get in touch if you’re interested/have any questions!

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