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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · 19d

'Sticking Together in Tough Times' with Dean Spade
6 Oct 6-8pm
Discussing the kinds of bold, rule-breaking, risk-taking resistance that people are taking up to care for each other and save lives right now.
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'Sticking Together in Tough Times' with Dean Spade

qUCL and the SPRC are pleased to jointly host Dean Spade, who will discuss the kinds of bold, rule-breaking, risk-taking resistance that people are taking up to care for each other and save lives righ...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · Sep 5

'Sticking Together in Tough Times' with Dean Spade
6 Oct 6-8pm
With @sprc-ucl.bsky.social we are pleased to host Dean Spade, discussing the kinds of bold, rule-breaking, risk-taking resistance that people are taking up to care for each other and save lives right now.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

'Sticking Together in Tough Times' with Dean Spade

qUCL and the SPRC are pleased to jointly host Dean Spade, who will discuss the kinds of bold, rule-breaking, risk-taking resistance that people are taking up to care for each other and save lives righ...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sticking Together in Tough Times
6 Oct 6-8pm at UCL, London
We & @sprc-ucl.bsky.social are pleased to host Dean Spade, who will discuss the kinds of bold, rule-breaking, risk-taking resistance that people are taking up to care for each other and save lives right now.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

'Sticking Together in Tough Times' with Dean Spade

qUCL and the SPRC are pleased to jointly host Dean Spade, who will discuss the kinds of bold, rule-breaking, risk-taking resistance that people are taking up to care for each other and save lives righ...

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Dr Edwin Coomasaru @ecoomasaru.bsky.social · Jul 30

I am beyond thrilled to announce I have been awarded a Mid-Career Fellowship from @paulmelloncentr.bsky.social and a Visiting Fellowship at @ucl-ias.bsky.social to write a book on ‘Queer Ecologies and Abundant Aesthetics in Sri Lankan Art, 1926-2024’. Pictured: Chathuri Nissansala, ‘Saudade’, 2024.

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UCL Institute of Advanced Studies @ucl-ias.bsky.social · Jul 18

Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 10
29 July 2–3:30pm with @ctlnkane.bsky.social
The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is an informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 10

The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is an informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Early Modern Exchanges @uclearlymodxcha.bsky.social · Jul 11

Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 9
15 July 2025, 2pm-3:30pm
This is an informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 9

The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is an informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · Jun 13

Rainbow Trap – London Launch
📅10 July 2025 ⏰ 6:15pm-8:15pm
Join author @kevinguyan.bsky.social to explore ideas from his hot new book 'Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Categories and the Dangers of Inclusion'
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Rainbow Trap – London Launch

Join author Kevin Guyan to explore ideas from his hot new book 'Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Categories and the Dangers of Inclusion'

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Early Modern Exchanges @uclearlymodxcha.bsky.social · Jun 6

Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 8
The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is an informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.
10 June 2-3:30pm @ctlnkane.bsky.social
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 8

The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is an informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies @bloomsburypol.bsky.social · Jun 1

🏳️‍🌈 Join author‪ @kevinguyan.bsky.social‬‬ to launch his new book 'Rainbow Trap'. Chaired by Harry Nicholas. Supported by @qucl.bsky.social‬‬ + @thecommonpress.bsky.social

📆: 10 July 2025
🕕: 6:15 pm–8:15 pm
📍: IAS Common Ground, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

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Rainbow Trap – London Launch

Join author Kevin Guyan to explore ideas from his hot new book 'Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Categories and the Dangers of Inclusion'

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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · May 23

Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 7
27 May 2-3:30pm with @ctlnkane.bsky.social
The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is an informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 7

The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is an informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · May 12

Rainbow Trap – London Launch
10 July 6:15pm @ucl-ias.bsky.social
Join author @kevinguyan.bsky.social to explore ideas from his hot new book 'Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Categories and the Dangers of Inclusion'.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Book cover of 'Rainbow Trap' by Kevin Guyan

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UCL Gender and Feminisms Research Network @ucl-gfrn.bsky.social · May 9

Victim/Suspect: film screening & panel discussion
15 May 3:30–7pm
Watch the film & learn about similar UK cases from our panellists, where women accused of lying to police about sexual assault have been prosecuted.
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Victim/Suspect: film screening and panel discussion

A US reporter discovers a pattern of women who reported sexual assault to police nationwide but were then charged with fabricating their allegations—sometimes facing prison.

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UCL Gender and Feminisms Research Network @ucl-gfrn.bsky.social · Apr 30

Victim/Suspect: film screening and panel discussion
15 May 3:30–7pm
A US reporter discovers a pattern of women who reported sexual assault to police nationwide but were then charged with fabricating their allegations—sometimes facing prison.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Victim/Suspect: film screening and panel discussion

A US reporter discovers a pattern of women who reported sexual assault to police nationwide but were then charged with fabricating their allegations—sometimes facing prison.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Gender and Feminisms Research Network @ucl-gfrn.bsky.social · Apr 11

Victim/Suspect: film screening and panel discussion
15 May 2025, 3:30 pm–7:00 pm
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Victim/Suspect: film screening and panel discussion

A US reporter discovers a pattern of women who reported sexual assault to police nationwide but were then charged with fabricating their allegations—sometimes facing prison.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Institute of Advanced Studies @ucl-ias.bsky.social · Apr 8

New Reading Group on Sexuality, Reproductive Health, and Justice
Students and scholars of all disciplines and career stages, from any university/institution welcome.
Session 1: Reproductive Justice and the Environment.
13 May, 10am @uclamericas.bsky.social
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New Reading Group on Sexuality, Reproductive Health, and Justice at UCL

This reading group invites students and scholars of all disciplines and career stages to consider interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to the study of sexuality, reproductive health, and...

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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · Mar 7

Terms of Exclusion: Rightful Citizenship Claims & the Construction of LGBT Political Identity
20 March 6-8pm
Marginalized identity groups have internal hierarchies that determine whose political claims are heard or ignored.
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Terms of Exclusion: Rightful Citizenship Claims and the Construction of LGBT Political Identity

Marginalized identity groups have internal hierarchies that determine whose political claims are heard or ignored. How can the LGBT community make sure all members of the group benefit from political ...

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UCL Critical Childhood Studies Centre @criticalchildhood.bsky.social · Mar 4

ReelQueers 20,000 Species of Bees - Film Screen and Discussion
6 March 2025, 5:30–8:30 pm
Join us for the screening of this absolutely wonderful Spanish film about trans childhood (Estibaliz Urresola, 2023).
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ReelQueers 20,000 Species of Bees - Film Screen and Discussion

Join us for the screening of an absolutely wonderful Spanish film about trans childhood, called 20,000 Species of Bees (Estibaliz Urresola, 2023). The protagonist was the youngest actress to be awarde...

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UCL Gender and Feminisms Research Network @ucl-gfrn.bsky.social · Feb 28

Enemies, Frenemies, Comrades and Exes - Dread and Dreamwork in the Pursuit of Feminism
7 March 2025, 1pm-5pm
A space for collaborative thinking (and some doing), as a prelude to the 2025 UCL Public Lecture by Sophie Lewis on her new book 'Enemy Feminisms'
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Enemies, Frenemies, Comrades and Exes - Dread and Dreamwork in the Pursuit of Feminism

A space for collaborative thinking (and some doing), as a prelude to the 2025 UCL Public Lecture by Sophie Lewis on her new book 'Enemy Feminisms'

www.ucl.ac.uk

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UCL Institute of Advanced Studies @ucl-ias.bsky.social · Feb 28

📢 Calling all UCL SHAPE ECRs (arts, humanities or social sciences)
Want some advice on Getting Published? 📑📚
Join our interactive workshop on 5th March, 2-4pm at the IAS, UCL
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IAS Early Career Network Workshop: Getting Published

This interactive workshop will cover all aspects of building a strong publication record as an ECR.

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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · Feb 19

Enemies, Frenemies, Comrades and Exes - Dread and Dreamwork in the Pursuit of Feminism
7 March 2025, 1:30pm-5pm
Collaborative thinking, a discussion and a collaborative mapping and analysis activity. A prelude to the 2025 qUCL Public Lecture by Sophie Lewis.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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UCL Centre for French and Francophone Research @ucl-cffr.bsky.social · Feb 14

Lady Oscar: Between Genres and Genders
26 March 5-7pm UCL
'Lady Oscar' is a Japanese manga series, set in the French Revolution. It focuses on the lives of two women: Marie Antoinette & Oscar François de Jarjayes, commander of the Royal Guard. #queerdesire #feministicon
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Lady Oscar: Between Genres and Genders

The Centre for French and Francophone Research is pleased to present this conversation with Frances Clemente (Oxford), Alessandra Aloisi (Oxford) and Christina Parte (UCL).

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UCL Gender and Feminisms Research Network @ucl-gfrn.bsky.social · Feb 14

The Feminism of Fools: When Real Feminists do Fascism
7 Mar 6:30pm with @qucl.bsky.social
Sophie Lewis issues a love letter to feminism by refusing to accept it as an inherent political good.
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qUCL / GFRN Annual Lecture: 'The Feminism of Fools: When Real Feminists do Fascism'

qUCL and GFRN are pleased to welcome Dr Sophie Lewis to give their joint annual lecture.

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UCL Gender and Feminisms Research Network @ucl-gfrn.bsky.social · Feb 10

qUCL / GFRN Annual Lecture: 'Enemy Feminisms'
7 March 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm
qUCL and GFRN are pleased to welcome Dr Sophie Lewis to give their joint annual lecture.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

qUCL / GFRN Annual Lecture: 'Enemy Feminisms'

qUCL and GFRN are pleased to welcome Dr Sophie Lewis to give their joint annual lecture.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · Feb 10

The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 3
25 February 2025, 2pm-3:30pm
The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is an informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 3

The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is a new informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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qUCL @qucl.bsky.social · Jan 31

The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 2
4 February 2025, 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
Each session will invite discussion on sources and readings highlighting queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, non binary and asexual identities in the premodern.
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The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Session 2

The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group is a new informal discussion group exploring queer and trans themes in medieval and early modern texts.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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