Dr Felicity McGeown

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I am being completely spoiled by the schools I'm visiting for the @brilliantclub.bsky.social this term. So many sweet treats!

Workshop Session: Modern British Trans History Modern British Studies Conference, University of Birmingham, 3–5 June 2026 We are seeking expressions of interest for a developmental workshop session in modern British trans history to be held at the Modern British Studies conference in June. Participants will share precirculated papers of between 2,500 and 5,000 words, and discuss these with each other in an extended-length session as part of the conference programme. They will therefore have the opportunity to receive in-depth feedback in a supportive environment grounded in field expertise, as well as to participate in a wider discussion with fellow modern British trans historians about the state of the field. Participation is open to researchers working on any aspect of the trans history of Britain, Ireland, and the British Empire since c. 1700. The session is primarily aimed at postgraduate and early-career researchers, but anyone who feels as if they would benefit from the opportunity to workshop a paper is welcome to register their interest, including historians working outside the academy. If the session is oversubscribed, preference will be given to current PGRs/graduate students. MBS conference attendees who would like to attend the session without workshopping a paper will have the opportunity nearer the time to register their interest and to receive the precirculated papers. To register your interest in workshopping a paper in this session, please write to Sam Rutherford (sam.rutherford@glasgow.ac.uk) by 16 January 2026 with a brief indication of your potential paper topic.

I'm organising a trans history workshop session as part of the @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social conference in July. Details below. Do get in touch by end of next week if you have any questions or would like to register your interest, and pass on to anyone you know who might be keen to participate.

I bumped into a student who I helped when I worked for the Centre for Academic Success in Swansea Uni. It is always lovely to hear how they are getting on and how they found our sessions useful and helpful. I definitely miss the role I had but it was a nice pick me up while I job hunt currently.

Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK titled “What is the January Community Space about?”. The text lists topics including employability, the current job market, how disabled students are affected, support programmes for disabled graduates, and ways to strengthen your CV. The design uses pink and blue colours and includes an illustration of a wheelchair user speaking with another person.

Promotional graphic from Disabled Students UK advertising “January Community Space: Employability for Disabled Students”. The image includes event details: Thursday 15 January 2026, 1pm, online via Zoom. Additional text explains the event will address the current employability market and support for taking the next step in your career. The graphic features pink and blue branding and an illustration of a wheelchair user with another person

What does employability really mean?

This January, we’re creating a space to talk honestly about careers, explore schemes and programmes for disabled graduates,

📆 Thursday 15 January 2026
⏱️ 1pm
📍 Online via Zoom

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#Employability #DisabledStudents #CommunitySpace

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I'm currently in York for @tag2025york.bsky.social and if you are about today, come along to session 11 to hear me speak about 'Performing worthiness: Invalidism, access and the permanence of disability' at 11.50 #YorkTAG #TAG25

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Rising demand and shrinking resources leave many disabled students facing interrupted learning. Our workshop explores how inclusive assessment design can create more authentic pathways.

Sign up on Eventbrite now!

If you require reasonable adjustments, email contact@disabledstudents.co.uk

HIV testing is self-care.

Knowing your status takes away the uncertainty and worry, giving you peace of mind and control over your health. It’s a simple step that helps protect both you and those you care about.

➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/fsaqruabiv
#WalesHIVTestingWeek

Send in your abstracts for the Sadness + Gender conference we're holding in June 2026! We have some fantastic keynote speakers and specialist panels lined up and would love to see you all in Dublin! #cfp @ucdhumanities.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @molimuseum.bsky.social

Today we come together to mark Trans Day of Remembrance. We continue to fight against an increasing tide of transphobia sweeping across Wales, the UK and the world. We mourn those lost and recommit ourselves to do all we can to show love, support and solidarity to our trans community.

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📣 Job alert!

We are looking for a permanent full-time archivist to join our friendly team!

Closing date: 11 December 2025

For full details and to apply see: jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...

#ArchiveJobs #LibraryJobs #Heritage #ExeterJobs #Exeter #Archives #RareBooks

I am so curious to know which anthropologist this was

Teaching Slavery This groundbreaking book brings together the latest academic research on Britain’s involvement in transatlantic slavery, with innovative thinking on the teaching of such challenging histories in the c...

Teaching the histories of slavery and keen to inform your students with insights from the most recent research?

Just a month to go before @uclpress.bsky.social publishes this open access (free to download) expert volume. uclpress.co.uk/book/teachin...

Still feeling very bruised from the Enterprise to Dublin from Portadown last week @translinkni.bsky.social, my QR code wasn't behaving so I was scanned through the exit and the barrier slammed shut on me midway. You don't realize how much damage those can do until it's your arm in the barrier!

Society for the Social History of Medicine | LinkedIn Society for the Social History of Medicine | 8 followers on LinkedIn. SSHM promotes interdisciplinary approaches to the history of health and medicine. Publishes a journal and book series. | A members...

On LinkedIn as well as Bluesky?
Why not follow SSHM's new LinkedIn page too!
#histmed #histSTM

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Illustration titled How to become a member? The text reads ‘To secure your place, email REP@disabledstudents.co.uk, with a email icon. The graphics shows a diverse group of students including one using a wheelchair gathered around a microphone, smiling and waving. This is set with a blue and grey background with the Disabled Students UK Logo at the top right of the illustration.

Students Unions! Do you want to better support your disabled student reps & improve overall student experience?

We’re launching our Representative Empowerment Project (REP) to support you!

A wonderful day with some incredible speakers and some useful and important round table discussions on Public and Patient involvement in research #OurHealthcareOurVoices

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Congrats! You will want to make sure you know how to remove them. Usually you go back and get them removed at a cost when you are getting a new set. It's easy to do it at home but make sure to read up and keep your nails in the best condition when removing.

Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare — a conference dedicated to inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare.

Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare — a conference dedicated to inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare.

We’re live this morning for Our Healthcare System, Our Voices: An Evidence-Based Approach for Healthcare — a conference dedicated to inclusive, evidence-informed healthcare. Register for our livestream: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f7e478...

#OurHealthcareOurVoices @rcsipophealth.bsky.social

Really proud to have been a Project Officer for this incredible project across Wales. Pride is not just history month or Pride Month it is all year round and small grass root projects do some incredible work for their communities all across Wales. I'm just thankful to play one small part.

I've made the move and joined Bluesky! Off to 'Our healthcare system, our voices:an evidence-based approach for healthcare' in Dublin today so it seemed like a good time to join Blueksy and network #MedHist #HistSTM #Introduction #NewToBluesky