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Launched in 2014, qUCL is a university-wide initiative that brings together UCL staff and students with research and teaching interests in LGBTQ studies, gender and sexuality studies, queer theory and related fields.

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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...

'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.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

19.09.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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...

'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...

05.09.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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...

20.08.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€˜Queer Ecologies and Abundant Aesthetics in Sri Lankan Art, 1926-2024’. Pictured: Chathuri Nissansala, β€˜Saudade’, 2024.

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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.

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...

18.07.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

11.07.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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'

Rainbow Trap – London Launch
πŸ“…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'
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

13.06.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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.

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...

06.06.2025 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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'

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Join authorβ€ͺ @kevinguyan.bsky.social‬‬ to launch his new book 'Rainbow Trap'. Chaired by Harry Nicholas. Supported by @qucl.bsky.social‬‬ + @thecommonpress.bsky.social

πŸ“†: 10 July 2025
πŸ••: 6:15 pm–8:15 pm
πŸ“: IAS Common Ground, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

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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.

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...

23.05.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover of 'Rainbow Trap' by Kevin Guyan

Book cover of 'Rainbow Trap' by Kevin Guyan

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...

12.05.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 allegationsβ€”sometimes facing prison.

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.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

09.05.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 allegationsβ€”sometimes facing prison.

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 allegationsβ€”sometimes facing prison.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

30.04.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 allegationsβ€”sometimes facing prison.

Victim/Suspect: film screening and panel discussion
15 May 2025, 3:30 pm–7:00 pm
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

11.04.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

08.04.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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 ...

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.
www.ucl.ac.uk/political-sc...

07.03.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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).
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

04.03.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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'

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...

28.02.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IAS Early Career Network Workshop: Getting Published This interactive workshop will cover all aspects of building a strong publication record asΒ an ECR.

πŸ“’ Calling all UCL SHAPE ECRs (arts, humanities or social sciences)
Want some advice on Getting Published? πŸ“‘πŸ“š
Join our interactive workshop on 5th March, 2-4pm at the IAS, UCL
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

28.02.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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...

19.02.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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).

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 FranΓ§ois de Jarjayes, commander of the Royal Guard. #queerdesire #feministicon
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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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.

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.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

14.02.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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qUCL / GFRN Annual Lecture: 'Enemy Feminisms' qUCL and GFRN are pleased to welcome Dr Sophie Lewis to give their joint annual lecture.

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...

10.02.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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.

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...

10.02.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

31.01.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IAS Octagon Fund open for applications The Octagon Small Grants Fund supports UCL-based early-career researchers, including research students, from Arts & Humanities and Social & Historical Sciences. Apply by 24th February.

πŸ“’Calling all UCL ECRs & PhDs in A&H and SHS πŸ“’
(if you are not in A&H or SHS you just need to find a suitable collaborator who is!)
The IAS Octagon Grant is open for applications πŸŽ‰πŸ™ŒπŸ½
Apply by 24 Feb - get writing!
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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Queeranth presents a screening of 'Sanctuary'

Queeranth presents a screening of 'Sanctuary'
4 Feb 5-6:30pm
Artist Sam Ashby presents his short film Sanctuary (2024), an exploration of queer spirituality and utopian sexualities through the figure of Peter Chistopher Purusha Androgyne Larkin (1934–1988).
www.ucl.ac.uk/anthropology...

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The Queer and Trans Pre-Modern Reading Group - Introductory session 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.

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.
Introductory session
21 January 2025, 2pm–3:30pm
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

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Violent Intimacies: The Trans Everyday and the Making of an Urban World The Takhayyul Project hosts gender scholar, Dr Asli Zengin, to discuss her recent book at UCL.

Violent Intimacies: The Trans Everyday and the Making of an Urban World
20 January 2025, 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
The Takhayyul Project hosts gender scholar, Dr Asli Zengin, to discuss her recent book at UCL.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

17.01.2025 11:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The reality of queer homelessness - film screening and Q&A Join us for a evening exploring the realities of queer homelessness, featuring a film screening and Q&A.

The reality of queer homelessness - film screening and Q&A
4 Feb 2025, 6–8:30pm
Join us for a evening exploring the realities of queer homelessness, featuring a film screening and Q&A.
www.ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east/eve...

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