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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · 3d

Today is the day!

Writing the Woman Question' in Science: Feminist Challenges, Reflections and Musings, with Dr Gita Chadha.

Mon 6 Oct, 12pm, Chrystal Macmillan Building.

With CSAS and STIS.

Still time to register: edin.ac/4grlzFw

Writing the Woman Question in Science with Prof Gita Chadha

Writing the 'Woman Question' in Science: Feminist Challenges, Reflections and Musings with Prof Gita Chadha, Azim Premji University.

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · 7d

Welcome to our new interim Associate Director Dr Zubin Mistry!

Read his reflections on his upcoming semester with GENDER.ED on the blog: edin.ac/3IOebaV

Introducing our interim Associate Director: Dr Zubin Mistry | GENDER.ED

During Semester One, GENDER.ED welcomes a new interim Associate Director, Dr Zubin Mistry, from the School of History, Classics and Archaeology. Kaveri Qureshi welcomes Zubin to the team and introduce...

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · 7d

ICYMI!

Writing the Woman Question' in Science: Feminist Challenges, Reflections and Musings, with Dr Gita Chadha.

Mon 6 Oct, 12pm, Chrystal Macmillan Building

With CSAS and STIS.

Visit: edin.ac/4grlzFw

GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · 10d

The three Yuan Changying 2025 prize-nominated essays for outstanding gender observations in our flagship course, Understanding Gender in the Contemporary World, are now out on the GENDER.ED blog!

Do head to the blog and take a look: www.gender.ed.ac.uk/blog

Blog | GENDER.ED

GENDER.ED is a cross-University hub for gender and sexualities studies from an interdisciplinary perspective

www.gender.ed.ac.uk

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · 12d

A huge thank you to everyone who came to the GENDER.ED Welcome Reception! 💜 Special thanks to Dr Marie Larsson, our roundtable panelists Arushi Sahay, Lauren Galligan & chair Lucy Lowe, and congrats to the Queer Futures Prize winners!

GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · 14d

Today is the day for our GENDER.ED Welcome Reception!

25 Sep 5-7pm, CMB

Join us for networking, the exhibition 'The Pill. Angry Chuckles', and a discussion on 'Researching Contraception, Gendered Relationships and Social Justice'

Last few tickets: edin.ac/45Qu9cd

GENDER.ED Welcome Reception

We are kicking off the new academic year with the GENDER.ED Welcome Reception for 2025-26, and everyone is invited!

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · 20d

Join us on Monday 6 October, 12pm, CMB for 'Writing the Woman Question' in Science: Feminist Challenges, Reflections and Musings.

Join Dr Gita Chadha as she reflects on her own journey in feminist science studies, and the evolving narratives of women and men in science.

Visit: edin.ac/4grlzFw

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · 23d

Associate Director Kaveri Qureshi and Lauren Hood, outgoing summer Intern, take stock of what GENDER.ED has been doing this summer, to get ourselves ready for the new academic year.

Read more on the blog here: www.gender.ed.ac.uk/blog/2025/we...

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · 24d

There is still time to register for the GENDER.ED Welcome Reception!
25 Sep 5-7pm, CMB

Join us for networking, the exhibition 'The Pill. Angry Chuckles', and a discussion on 'Researching Contraception, Gendered Relationships and Social Justice'

Visit: edin.ac/45Qu9cd

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Sep 5

ICYMI!

Register today for the GENDER.ED Welcome Reception!
25 Sep 5-7pm, CMB

Join us for networking, the exhibition 'The Pill. Angry Chuckles', and a discussion on 'Researching Contraception, Gendered Relationships and Social Justice'

Visit: edin.ac/45Qu9cd

GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Sep 2

Attention all Year 1 and 2 students! Sign up for our popular Semester 1 course Understanding Gender in the Contemporary World!

Hear from experts across departments to understand how gender shapes everyday life, technology, ecologies, and politics.

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Sep 1

We hope our followers have had a great summer, and we are delighted to announce our first event of Semester 1!

GENDER.ED Welcome Reception
25 Sep 5pm-7pm, CMB

Join us for a fascinating exhibition and roundtable discussion.

More info and to register: www.gender.ed.ac.uk/events/2025/...

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jul 11

There is still time to register for our seminar: Possibilities for Pedagogies of Empathy in an Exclusionary University. With the Centre for South Asian Studies.

Wed 16 July
12pm-1pm
3.15, CMB

Register here: edin.ac/442LRrS

Possibilities for Pedagogies of Empathy in an Exclusionary University

Moving from Guilt to Critical Empathy: Possibilities for Pedagogies of Empathy in an Exclusionary University, with Anagha Tambe.

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 30

As the academic year draws to a close, GENDER.ED have produced a round-up of our events, awards, new appointments and other activities which have taken place over Semester Two. Read here: bit.ly/44rfWl4

GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 27

At the close of Pride Month, PrideSoc President Poppy Watson discusses the Society's achievements this year, and the need for such an active, visible queer Society on campus. Read here: bit.ly/4kcjq0H

Image promoting the newest post on the GENDER.ED blog, featuring a photo taken at a PrideSoc event.

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 27

ICYMI!

On 16 July we are joined by the wonderful Anagha Tambe (Pune) for her seminar: Possibilities for Pedagogies of Empathy in an Exclusionary University. With the Centre for South Asian Studies.

Wed 16 July
12pm-1.30pm
3.15, CMB

Register here: edin.ac/442LRrS

GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 23

Lauren Hood introduces herself as the GENDER.ED summer intern and discusses the exciting projects she'll be working on. Read the blog here: bit.ly/4eoPU6M

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 19

Just announced!

Possibilities for Pedagogies of Empathy in an Exclusionary University, with Anagha Tambe, Pune. With the Centre for South Asian Studies.

Wed 16 July
12pm-1.30pm
3.15, CMB

Register here: edin.ac/442LRrS

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 16

To conclude their internships with GENDER.ED, PhD Intern, Maéva Thibeault, and Undergraduate Intern, Mouna Chatt sat down and reflected on what they have accomplished and learnt during their time with GENDER.ED. bit.ly/43LGEWH

GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 13

This year, GENDER.ED hosted a Mini-Undergraduate Dissertation Showcase as part of our Annual Research Showcase. In today's blog, Undergraduate Intern Mouna Chatt, and Kaveri Qureshi, Associate Director, converse about what they saw as the highlights of the mini-showcase. bit.ly/3ZtBjAE

GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 10

ICYMI - there is still time to register!

Join us for an enlightening event tomorrow, 11 June, at 4pm as Dr. Jamie Budnick discusses "No Differences? Debating Demographic Expertise on US Marriage".

Learn more and register: edin.ac/4cSgg00

GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 9

There is still time to register:

Breaking Boundaries, Questioning Canons: In-Conversation with A Feminist Publisher, with Urvashi Butalia from Zubaan Books.

10 June,12pm - 1.30pm, Chrystal Macmillan Building

Register here: edin.ac/43hrxnD

Breaking Boundaries, Questioning Canons: A Feminist Publisher Reflects

Please join us in conversation between Urvashi Butalia, the CEO of Zubaan Books, and Dr Radhika Govinda, Director of GENDER.ED.

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 9

In this blog post, panellists and IASH fellows Dr Alex Brostoff, Dr Alice Parrinello and Dr Evelyn Whorrall-Campbell revisit the brainstorming meeting that took place before the GENDER.ED/IASH event on queering research methods earlier this semester. bit.ly/3FQ3gMg

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 9

There is still time to register for today's online seminar: Roundtable: researching on-campus gender-based violence

Monday 9 June
4pm - 5.30pm
Online via Zoom

Register here: edin.ac/3HriR5l

Roundtable: researching on-campus gender-based violence

Undertaking research on campus in relation to student and staff experiences of gender-based violence – safe practice as best practice.

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GENDER.ED at the University of Edinburgh @uoe-gender-ed.bsky.social · Jun 6

Kaveri Qureshi reflects on how the Queer Data Showcase organised by the Gender + Sexuality Data Lab, Pride in STEM and the Edinburgh Futures Institute’s AI Ethics & Society addressed queer data as an adjective and as a verb. bit.ly/3FMj1nx

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