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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Aug 13

Exciting news: our NIHR-funded COLLAGE study is now officially underway at @imh-uob.bsky.social, exploring how care-experienced young people in England seek mental health support.

We’re also thrilled to welcome @errwallace.bsky.social to the research team! 🌈🧠

www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/na...

New study to explore how care-experienced young people seek mental health support - University of Birmingham

NIHR-funded research project will explore barriers and resources for young people seeking mental health support in England.

www.birmingham.ac.uk

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Jun 4

📣Excited to share that our study about care-experienced young people's mental health help-seeking is one of 14 studies funded through the NIHR Research Programme for Social Care! Thrilled to lead this w/ @jasonschaub.bsky.social & @jrkeemink.bsky.social

www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-re...

www.nihr.ac.uk

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Jun 4

Job opportunity for a Full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate on a study about LGBTQ+ inclusive home care provision for older people (the LEAP study), led by the incredible Dr @jrkeemink.bsky.social & Prof Paul Willis. Deadline: 11/06/2025.

🔗https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SSS-008-25-R

Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Research Associate

Are you a dedicated and skilled Research Associate who has the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data? Would you like to be part of an exciting, funded project that is foc...

jobs.kent.ac.uk

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · May 14

🚨 We're recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIHR-funded study exploring mental health help-seeking among care-experienced young people in England.

📅 Deadline: 01/06/2025
🔗 More details here: shorturl.at/EK0YD

Please share with your networks!

Research Fellow - School of Psychology - 105743 - Grade 7

The post holder will create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within a specific research project funded by the NIHR Research Programme for Soci...

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · May 12

Became a British Citizen today (at long last)

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Apr 25

Read our press release: www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/un...

University of Birmingham to host INQYR symposium to enhance LGBTQ+ health and resilience - University of Birmingham

A symposium hosted by the University of Birmingham and INQYR, will examine the diverse factors shaping the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

www.birmingham.ac.uk

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Apr 25

Last Chance to Register! Don't miss out on this exciting symposium about advancing LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience, featuring renowned UK & international speakers 🌈

🗓️ Registrations Close: 30th April (end of day)
📅 Symposium Date: 22nd May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Apr 15

Join us at the INQYR UK Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health, Well-being & Resilience! There's limited time left to register!

🗓️ Date: 22 May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 Website: lnkd.in/eikkBZ_K

Don't miss out on our exciting programme featuring fantastic speakers and leaders in their fields.

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ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · Apr 10

📣 Attention Primary Care & Social Care Professionals!

Are you supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of suicide & self-harm in the West Midlands or South West Peninsula area? We invite you to participate in an important research study.

More information below!

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Apr 3

📣 Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out – there's still time to register!

🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Apr 8

Funded PhD opportunity about LGBTQ+ people & adult social care with an incredible supervisory team at the University of Bristol consisting of Profs @jasonschaub.bsky.social & David Abbott. Applications due 15/05/25 with PhD starting September 2025. More info here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMP621/p...

PhD Studentship: LGBTQ+ people and adult social care at University of Bristol

Discover a PhD Studentship: LGBTQ+ people and adult social care on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other PhD opportunities.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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INQYR @inqyr.bsky.social · Apr 5

Check out this starter pack to follow all the members of our partnership currently on Bluesky!

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Apr 3

📣 Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out – there's still time to register!

🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Apr 2

Seaside stroll before work ❤️

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Mar 31

Exciting news! @unibirmingham.bsky.social & @inqyr.bsky.social are thrilled to co-host a symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health & resilience. Join us on 22 May 2025 for this important event.

Check out the press release below for more details (incl. a quote from me 😊)

🔗 shorturl.at/SSU7n

University of Birmingham to host INQYR symposium to enhance LGBTQ+ health and resilience - University of Birmingham

A symposium hosted by the University of Birmingham and INQYR, will examine the diverse factors shaping the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

shorturl.at

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Mar 18

📣 Registration now open for the INQYR UK Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience!

This hybrid event is co-hosted by @inqyr.bsky.social & @unibirmingham.bsky.social.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 Register here: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

Space is limited, so register ASAP!

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Mar 17

Can I be added too, please? 🙋‍♂️ Doing mental health research with LGBTQ+ & looked-after young people.

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Dr Nick McGlynn @nick-mcglynn.bsky.social · Mar 16

Still time to submit your proposal for our @ctsgbrighton.bsky.social scholarship for a PhD project on trans / NB inclusion & wellbeing (w me supervising).

The application isn't huge, so even if you've not started yet it's not too late 👍

Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender @ctsgbrighton.bsky.social · Jan 16

University of Brighton & @CottinghamTrust launch one of the UK’s first PhD scholarships focusing on trans & non-binary inclusion‍ ⚧

The landmark initiative provides an opportunity to advance research that drives equality & transforms lives. Find out more bit.ly/42gt3Gn

Funded PhD project in trans and non-binary inclusion

An opportunity to develop a PhD project around trans and non-binary inclusion within health and social care.

bit.ly

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INQYR @inqyr.bsky.social · Mar 5

Hello Bluesky! 👋 We are INQYR (International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience), a SSHRC-funded interdisciplinary and multilingual international research partnership designed to understand and support the resilience of LGBTQIA2S+ youth through technology-engaged research.

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Feb 27

Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

Space is limited, so please register now!

This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.

INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience — INQYR

www.inqyr.org

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Mar 4

Sunny lunch break with a new book!

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ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · Feb 27

Our online launch is only a few hours away! Hear from an exciting line-up of expert panellists, including researchers, clinicians, and lived experience advocates, as we discuss youth mental health and service innovation.

📅 When? TODAY, 2–3:30 PM (GMT)
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4

ATTUNE Research Study Launch Event

Join us for the exciting launch of ATTUNE, which investigates how the voluntary sector supports young people at risk of self-harm & suicide

shorturl.at

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Feb 27

Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

Space is limited, so please register now!

This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.

INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience — INQYR

www.inqyr.org

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MGS Conference 2025 @mgsconference25.bsky.social · Feb 5

Our call for papers for the 2025 conference is now open!

The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research

For more information see:
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...

@mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · Feb 20

Join @attunestudy.bsky.social 's launch event! Funded by Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, the ATTUNE study is focused on how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide & self-harm. Don't miss our expert panel discussion. Register now!

ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · Feb 20

1 week left! Register now for our free online launch event! Watch this video featuring ZeZe Sohawon, one of our panellists & young advisors, to learn more about the ATTUNE study & its importance.

📅 27 Feb, 2–3:30 PM (GMT) (Online)
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4

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