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Dr Ryan Scoats

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Lecturer in Sociology at BCU. Research and writing around threesomes, consensual non-monogamy, gender, and board games. Read my work at ryanscoatsphd.com

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Nov 13

One of my latest bits of research exploring women’s perceptions of hobby board game culture. Overall the culture can ‘appear’ very intimidating & women face extra barriers, but there’s a range of inclusive things happening too! Free to read here 😉 journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

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BCU Sociology Team @bcusociology.bsky.social · 22d

The work of our @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social features in "Drei ist nicht immer einer zu viel".

The BlueSky post about this feature has an age filter on it. That might make it more intriguing...

Spektrum der Wissenschaft @spektrum.de · 26d

Was zeichnet Personen aus, die »immun« gegen #Sucht sind und wie kann dieses Wissen bei der Vorbeugung und Behandlung helfen? Außerdem: »Drei ist nicht immer einer zu viel« – was versprechen sich Menschen von #Sex zu dritt? Jetzt in »Die Woche« #repost

Immun gegen Sucht

Was zeichnet Personen aus, die »immun« gegen Sucht sind, CO2-Speicherung im Meer vor Norwegens Küste, Sex zu dritt – jetzt lesen

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Jun 28

Delighted to announce our newest paper on women's experiences with sexism, misogyny, and being treated differently within hobby board game cultures.

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‘Oh you’re really good for a girl’: Sexism, Stereotypes and Subcultural Capital in Board Gaming - Ryan Scoats, Marcus Maloney, 2025

This study explores gender dynamics in hobby board gaming culture through 43 semi-structured interviews with women who play these games. While recent scholarshi...

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · May 7

Publication acceptance! As a follow up and complimenting our work on women in board game culture (journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....), this next article will explore how women navigate and understand sexist encounters.

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Mar 19

Like it or not AI is here and will change academia for both better and worse. I've found it to be a hugely useful tool, but see so many academic dismiss it outright (often on moral grounds). I wonder how long it's really practical to resist these changes www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/lets-...

Let’s look at AI as a reasoning partner, not a shortcut

The latest reasoning AI models, such as DeepSeek, offer an opportunity for universities to strengthen critical thinking in the next generation of workers

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Mar 19

It’s summer! (Pretty much)

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Mar 11

Ever get that feeling someone is watching? Judging your every move…

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Mar 3

This was an interesting read. My understanding of relationship terminology used with young people appears to be woefully out of date www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

From ‘couple goals’ to ‘beige flags’, here’s why you shouldn’t take relationship advice from TikTok | Lisa Portolan

People increasingly see relationships as stories in which they must be the protagonist – and TikTok provides the perfect digital stage

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Ross Carroll @rosscarroll.bsky.social · Feb 25

When I worked in UK academia I recall hearing of a Japanese man who was baffled at how Britain had decided to run its universities like firms. “Why? Your universities are excellent and your firms are terrible.”

Chris Brooke @chrisbrooke.bsky.social · Feb 25

To repeat: "A country so stupid it actively trashes one of things it's good at and famous for."

Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · Feb 25

Today's university slashing and burning is Edinburgh, where about 10% of the budget will be cut. There'll be another case every single day until UK govts actually do something. A country so stupid it actively trashes one of things it's good at and famous for.
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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Feb 24

Googling an academic to request a chapter they’d written and it turns out they’ve gone to prison for murder! Not what I was expecting. Wild

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Feb 19

Had a medical emergency with a student today (they where ok in the end). Scary as hell. Make sure you know what you’d do if something bad happens because any mandated training you might have had will go straight out your head/not have covered it!

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Feb 14

Sounds really interesting 🤔

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Feb 12

Sending book pitches to agents is eerily similar to applying for academic jobs. They all want virtually the same information but in ever so slightly different formats. Oh and there are no academic jobs, maybe book publishing is doing better 😂 🙃

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Feb 7

You know twitter is dying when all of the pornbots and only fans accounts have come here. Good luck to them I say!

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Jan 17

I know mendley, is this something different/extra?

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Jan 16

You know what they say, the best alarm clock for getting you right out of bed is the sound of your dog being sick…

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Jan 2

I was on a podcast! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

The science of sex with Dr. Ryan Scoats, PhD -

Podcast Episode · Scheduling Sin with SnoMilf · 27/12/2024 · 1h 3m

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Dec 24

And then I’ll have the pleasure of opening it up and thinking ‘the nerve of this guy leaving all this mess just there for me to deal with’

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Dec 24

It’s Christmas Eve and time to shut the laptop on this horrific collection of open tabs!

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Dec 16

Lovely write up of our board game work. It’s such a boost to find out someone’s read something you’ve written! www.tuni.fi/playlab/boar...

Board game culture is changing…

A recent research article from the UK highlights the difficulties women face in board game spaces. But, there is hope because things are changing. #BoardGames #gender #culture #GeekMasculinity

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Dec 9

Just recorded a podcast where I was asked, ‘as your research stemmed from a personal experience, what did you learn about yourself through doing it?’ Such a great question and not one I’d ever really thought about!

Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Dec 9

I'm not really sure how it happened but one of my paywalled articles around CNM healthcare has turned to open access!? Take home messages: a lot can be learned by looking at how healthcare is provided to other marginalised groups (e.g. LGBT) & give people options! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Understanding service preferences among consensually non-monogamous individuals seeking sexual healthcare

Despite consensually non-monogamous people being a minority population with specific healthcare needs, research on this group is minimal, especially in relation to sexual healthcare. This study exp...

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Dec 9

sending energy

a pink kirby is standing next to a sign that says 1 up .

ALT: a pink kirby is standing next to a sign that says 1 up .

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samuel mehr @mehr.nz · Dec 5

What's your favourite example of a basic science discovery yielding practical results later on — but that one didn't know it would be used for at the time?

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Dec 2

I'm giving a talk about some of the initial findings of my women and board games study on the 11th of December 5-6pm (UK time). It's online (Teams) so all are welcome! www.bcu.ac.uk/research/law... @bcusociology.bsky.social #gamesresearch #tabletopgames #boardgames

Women and Board Game Culture by Dr Ryan Scoats

This seminar is hosted by the College of Law, Social & Criminal Justice Research Seminar Series. Our series offers exciting insights into ongoing research projects within the law school and conducted ...

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Dr Ryan Scoats @ryanscoatsphd.bsky.social · Nov 29

Excellent image

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