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Willem Stander

@willemjstander.bsky.social

Research Fellow (University of Birmingham) working on projects supporting the LGBTQ+ community & young people in care. Living in Brighton. He/him. Follow my work here: https://linktr.ee/wjstander

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๐Ÿ“ฃExcited 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...

04.06.2025 19:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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? ย Would you like to be part of an exciting, funded project that is foc...

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.

๐Ÿ”—https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SSS-008-25-R

04.06.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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...

๐Ÿšจ 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.

๐Ÿ“… Deadline: 01/06/2025
๐Ÿ”— More details here: shorturl.at/EK0YD

Please share with your networks!

14.05.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Became a British Citizen today (at long last)

12.05.2025 16:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

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

25.04.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last Chance to Register! Don't miss out on this exciting symposium about advancing LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience, featuring renowned UK & international speakers ๐ŸŒˆ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Registrations Close: 30th April (end of day)
๐Ÿ“… Symposium Date: 22nd May
๐Ÿ“ Location: Birmingham
๐Ÿ”— www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

25.04.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us at the INQYR UK Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health, Well-being & Resilience! There's limited time left to register!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: 22 May
๐Ÿ“ Location: Birmingham
๐Ÿ”— Website: lnkd.in/eikkBZ_K

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

15.04.2025 13:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ 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!

10.04.2025 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out โ€“ there's still time to register!

๐Ÿ”— www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

03.04.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

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...

08.04.2025 07:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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

05.04.2025 00:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out โ€“ there's still time to register!

๐Ÿ”— www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

03.04.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Seaside stroll before work โค๏ธ

02.04.2025 07:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

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 ๐Ÿ˜Š)

๐Ÿ”— shorturl.at/SSU7n

31.03.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ 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.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025
๐Ÿ”— Register here: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

Space is limited, so register ASAP!

18.03.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can I be added too, please? ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ Doing mental health research with LGBTQ+ & looked-after young people.

17.03.2025 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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 ๐Ÿ‘

16.03.2025 08:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello Bluesky! ๐Ÿ‘‹ 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.

05.03.2025 22:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience โ€” INQYR

Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday, 22 May 2025
๐Ÿ”— www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

Space is limited, so please register now!

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

27.02.2025 08:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sunny lunch break with a new book!

04.03.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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

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.

๐Ÿ“… When? TODAY, 2โ€“3:30 PM (GMT)
๐Ÿ”— Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4

27.02.2025 08:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience โ€” INQYR

Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday, 22 May 2025
๐Ÿ”— www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025

Space is limited, so please register now!

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

27.02.2025 08:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

05.02.2025 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

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!

20.02.2025 09:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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9 days left to submit your abstracts for the INQYR UK Symposium focused on advancing LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience!

๐Ÿ”— Abstract Submission: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Abstract Deadline: Feb 28, 2025

Symposium registration now open. We hope to see you there!

19.02.2025 16:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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18 days left until the deadline!

Come present at the INQYR UK symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience held in Birmingham on May 22 - in time for Birmingham Pride!

Call for abstracts now open:
๐Ÿ”— Submission: tinyurl.com/INQYRUK-2025
๐Ÿ—“๏ธDeadline: Feb 28, 2025

10.02.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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With just 20 days left, we are excited to announce that we now have our panelists confirmed for the launch event ๐Ÿš€. ATTUNE explores how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide and self-harm. More info ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“… Launch: 27 Feb, 2โ€“3:30 PM (GMT)
๐Ÿ”— Register: shorturl.at/k1LO4

07.02.2025 10:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ“ฃ 25 days left to submit your abstracts for INQYR's UK Symposium! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

03.02.2025 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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23 days left! Join us for ATTUNE's launch, a study funded by Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, focused on how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide & self-harm.

๐Ÿ“… Launch: 27 Feb, 2โ€“3:30 PM (Online)
๐Ÿ”— Register: shorturl.at/k1LO4
๐Ÿ’ป: linktr.ee/attunestudy

03.02.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Delighted to announce that the INQYR UK symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health & well-being will be held in Birmingham on May 22nd - in time for Birmingham Pride! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

Call for abstracts now open:
๐Ÿ”— Submission: tinyurl.com/INQYRUK-2025
๐Ÿ—“๏ธDeadline: Feb 28, 2025

Symposium registration will open soon!

26.01.2025 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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