Thy O'Donell (he/him/his)
@t-odonell.bsky.social
PhD candidate at the School of Sociology (ANU) researching trans & gender diverse people's expectations & desires for Palliative & End-of-Life care + experiences PC clinicians may have had working with TGD+ people.
On unceded Ngunnawal & Ngambri Country
On unceded Ngunnawal & Ngambri Country
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CALL: seminar funding for 2026
The Foundation is inviting submissions for its 2026 Undisciplining Seminar Series exploring who and what sociology is for.
Submit your proposal by 31 January for public events focusing on the transformative potential of sociological thinking.
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The Foundation is inviting submissions for its 2026 Undisciplining Seminar Series exploring who and what sociology is for.
Submit your proposal by 31 January for public events focusing on the transformative potential of sociological thinking.
➡️
The Undisciplining Seminar Series 2026 Call for applications
The Sociological Review Foundation invites proposals for its 2026 Undisciplining Seminar Series exploring “Who and what is sociology for?”
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December 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
CALL: seminar funding for 2026
The Foundation is inviting submissions for its 2026 Undisciplining Seminar Series exploring who and what sociology is for.
Submit your proposal by 31 January for public events focusing on the transformative potential of sociological thinking.
➡️
The Foundation is inviting submissions for its 2026 Undisciplining Seminar Series exploring who and what sociology is for.
Submit your proposal by 31 January for public events focusing on the transformative potential of sociological thinking.
➡️
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a good and necessary read for many
December 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
a good and necessary read for many
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O, horrible, O, horrible, most horrible!
December 15, 2025 at 3:48 AM
O, horrible, O, horrible, most horrible!
this month i've decided to leave google for good, and i also made a wikipedia account. feels nice to balance things out!
December 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
this month i've decided to leave google for good, and i also made a wikipedia account. feels nice to balance things out!
what's also pretty rad? compression socks
but i may have to invest in some actual flight ones and not some old surgery ones
but i may have to invest in some actual flight ones and not some old surgery ones
you know what's rad? plane wifi
December 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
what's also pretty rad? compression socks
but i may have to invest in some actual flight ones and not some old surgery ones
but i may have to invest in some actual flight ones and not some old surgery ones
really feel for the queer kids, disabled kids, neurodivergent kids, those who live in rural areas and everyone who will be and are affected by this ridiculous and silly social media ban for under 16 year-olds
December 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
really feel for the queer kids, disabled kids, neurodivergent kids, those who live in rural areas and everyone who will be and are affected by this ridiculous and silly social media ban for under 16 year-olds
you know what's rad? plane wifi
December 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
you know what's rad? plane wifi
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A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A whole lot of not thinking things through with this policy.
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Pretty much assumes everyone is a middle-upper class white, straight teenager with no issues living in a city
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Australia’s social media ban fails to consider so many aspects of parenting and childhood, let alone fixing structural problems of online platforms. Disability and disadvantage are key issues ignored by the ban. Shocking policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I’m 15 years old and have a disability. Social media has been a lifeline – why is the government kicking me off? | Ezra Sholl
As I come to terms with life as a quadriplegic, Instagram and TikTok are a reminder I’m not alone
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Australia’s social media ban fails to consider so many aspects of parenting and childhood, let alone fixing structural problems of online platforms. Disability and disadvantage are key issues ignored by the ban. Shocking policy. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Goodbye mohawk, it was nice knowing you.
December 7, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Goodbye mohawk, it was nice knowing you.
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This is the next project. Please get in touch, or save this until next year.
December 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
This is the next project. Please get in touch, or save this until next year.
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Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
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📢 Early 2026 releases await! Fascinating fiction, children's books, scholarly titles, MN writers, translations. Thrilled to feature @danhf.bsky.social @lnakamura.bsky.social @lhertzel.bsky.social @shannongibney.bsky.social @timcresswell.bsky.social @alanyliu.bsky.social & more!
z.umn.edu/ss26
z.umn.edu/ss26
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
📢 Early 2026 releases await! Fascinating fiction, children's books, scholarly titles, MN writers, translations. Thrilled to feature @danhf.bsky.social @lnakamura.bsky.social @lhertzel.bsky.social @shannongibney.bsky.social @timcresswell.bsky.social @alanyliu.bsky.social & more!
z.umn.edu/ss26
z.umn.edu/ss26
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The Cass Review is the worst kind of pseudoscience & has at least 13 peer-reviewed critiques of it (all ignored by mainstream media).
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
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Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
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Considering Streeting's well stated belief autism, ADHD etc, along with mental health issues, are "overdiagnosed", I won't hold my breath for this doing anything other than being used to cut support, along with opportunities for diagnosis, for people who need it. #r4today
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis
The health secretary said the aim was to tackle a rising demand for services and the increased pressure on the NHS.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
The Cass Review is the worst kind of pseudoscience & has at least 13 peer-reviewed critiques of it (all ignored by mainstream media).
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
1/2
Streeting now wants a Cass Review for Autism, ADHD, etc.
I have characterised these as “contrived authority” strategies (referring to the work of Max Weber)
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Great to have the chance to talk about our research in this article for The Point! In it we emphasise the risks GenAI raises for Indigenous Education and what came from our recent study testing LLMs on Indigenous topics. 🦘🎓 #edusky #academicsky
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
What teachers need to know before using AI for Indigenous education
If you ask ChatGPT to write a Welcome to Country, it might caution that only an elder can deliver a Welcome and instead offer you a template of an Acknowledgement of Country. There’s just one problem:...
thepoint.com.au
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Great to have the chance to talk about our research in this article for The Point! In it we emphasise the risks GenAI raises for Indigenous Education and what came from our recent study testing LLMs on Indigenous topics. 🦘🎓 #edusky #academicsky
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Once again thinking about every actor trying to justify taking the money for the new HP series.
December 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Once again thinking about every actor trying to justify taking the money for the new HP series.
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NEW! Survey on experiences of romantic crushes, please share widely! The aim of this study is to investigate the romantic crush. Note that this is only for people currently residing in Australia who are 18+. Find out more and complete the survey at this link: q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
December 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
NEW! Survey on experiences of romantic crushes, please share widely! The aim of this study is to investigate the romantic crush. Note that this is only for people currently residing in Australia who are 18+. Find out more and complete the survey at this link: q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
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I'm worried the social media ban is going to backfire badly and put back the cause of regulating the tech giants.
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I'm worried the social media ban is going to backfire badly and put back the cause of regulating the tech giants.
Huge thanks to everyone who came along this morning. The discussion we had was great, and I'm looking forward to continuing the conversations! Big thank you to Paul as well for bringing us together.
I'm very pleased to be hosting this roundtable discussion about LGBTQ+ Peer Support on December 2, 9-11am AEDT, in-person and online. Featuring wonderful discussants including @shubhakayastha.bsky.social @joel.queercomputer.com @t-odonell.bsky.social and more! events.humanitix.com/lgbtq-peer-s...
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion
Register on Humanitix - LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion. UTS Central (Building 2), ResHub, Level 5, Room 250 (or ONLINE), 61 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia. Tuesday 2nd December 2025. ...
events.humanitix.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Huge thanks to everyone who came along this morning. The discussion we had was great, and I'm looking forward to continuing the conversations! Big thank you to Paul as well for bringing us together.
still struggling to understand how it's "adult time for adult crime" and yet people under 16 yo can't use social media…
December 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
still struggling to understand how it's "adult time for adult crime" and yet people under 16 yo can't use social media…
In a couple of hours I'll be en route for this, looking forward to having this discussion. Big thanks to Paul for putting it together!
I'm very pleased to be hosting this roundtable discussion about LGBTQ+ Peer Support on December 2, 9-11am AEDT, in-person and online. Featuring wonderful discussants including @shubhakayastha.bsky.social @joel.queercomputer.com @t-odonell.bsky.social and more! events.humanitix.com/lgbtq-peer-s...
LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion
Register on Humanitix - LGBTQ+ Peer Support Roundtable Discussion. UTS Central (Building 2), ResHub, Level 5, Room 250 (or ONLINE), 61 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia. Tuesday 2nd December 2025. ...
events.humanitix.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
In a couple of hours I'll be en route for this, looking forward to having this discussion. Big thanks to Paul for putting it together!
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If medieval guilds and fraternities had inflatable balloon technology, they would have gone so hard. Gigantic balloon of the side wound of Christ, St Lucy with her eyes as two separate balloons, Margaret and her dragon
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
If medieval guilds and fraternities had inflatable balloon technology, they would have gone so hard. Gigantic balloon of the side wound of Christ, St Lucy with her eyes as two separate balloons, Margaret and her dragon
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What a great headline
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What a great headline
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November 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Had a great time at TASA 2025 @sociologyaustralia.bsky.social this week, my first ever "big" multi-day conference. Great talks, panel discussions and workshops. Kudos to the organisers and volunteers - thanks for all of your hard work!
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Had a great time at TASA 2025 @sociologyaustralia.bsky.social this week, my first ever "big" multi-day conference. Great talks, panel discussions and workshops. Kudos to the organisers and volunteers - thanks for all of your hard work!