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Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭
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Freelance | science communication & EDI | asexual advocacy | LGBTQIA+ inclusive education | they/she | 🇬🇧🇵🇭🇦🇺 |♠️🏳️‍🌈 | UK | Views are mine.
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Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 @acescicomm.bsky.social · Nov 10
I've had a wave of new followers so I thought I'd do a post to introduce myself. Feel free to introduce yourself in the replies!

I'm Sarah (she/they) and I am a freelancer who focuses on science communication and equity, diversity and inclusion. I am particularly passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Sarah talking in front of a projector. On the project is a slide with a three set Venn diagram with a word in each circle: woman, biracial and asexual. On the bottom left hand corner of the slide is the asexual flag and on the bottom right hand corner of the slide is the Philippine flag.
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elea.fyi
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.

Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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canopyrobin.com
I think it's safe to say that people are pretty 'aware' right now. What we actually need is safety and allyship but happy #TransgenderAwarenessWeek anyway.

If you want a trans pin, either as a pride symbol or in solidarity, this is your regular reminder that I sell a bunch at canopyrobin.etsy.com
in trans colours: a flower pin, a fern pin, a fern necklace, a gamechanger loopdeloop pin and sticker that say "we've been here the whole time", a "real allies take action" pin, an "ask me about allyship pin", an "It's dr actually" pin, a frog pin, and an extra large A6 trans flag sticker
November 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
acescicomm.bsky.social
I'm having one of those weeks where I keep thinking "oh my god, this is my job".

On Friday I was speaking at the LGBT+ History Month 2026 launch. Yesterday I launched a local science communication competition for year 9 students (Famelab Academy).
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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canopyrobin.com
If you're in the UK and want just the trans, nonbinary, or LGBTQ+ ones btw, I'm doing a clearance sale with £1 postage for the old ones at canopyrobin.sumupstore.com/product/clea... (basically because I changed suppliers and don't want to mix styles on Etsy)
November 11, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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canopyrobin.com
This is my biggest release ever but it's important to me to represent as many people as possible, especially considering how kind Dropout were to let me make them! I know that a lot of the more niche flags will never break even but I'm so happy to share them anyway.

We've been here the whole time.
Enamel pins in the shape of a Dropout Game Changer loop-de-loop, with the words "we've been here the whole time", in abrosexual, agender, altersex, aroace, aromantic, asexual, autigender, bigender, bisexual, demiboy, demigirl, demisexual, disability, gay man, genderfae, genderfaun, genderflor, gender fluid, genderflux, gender queer, intersex, lesbian, LGBTQ+, non-binary, pansexual, polyamorous, and trans pride colours
November 11, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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canopyrobin.com
Today, I can finally share the rest of my Game Changer, "we've been here the whole time" stickers and pins, in a whopping 27 flag designs!

Stickers: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4333...

Pins: canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4346...

My endless thanks to @samreich.bsky.social for blessing these! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Vinyl stickers in the shape of a Dropout Game Changer loop-de-loop, with the words "we've been here the whole time", in abrosexual, agender, altersex, aroace, aromantic, asexual, autigender, bigender, bisexual, demiboy, demigirl, demisexual, disability, gay man, genderfae, genderfaun, genderflor, gender fluid, genderflux, gender queer, intersex, lesbian, LGBTQ+, non-binary, pansexual, polyamorous, and trans pride colours
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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canopyrobin.com
Immensely proud to share that I am the designer of the official badge for LGBT+ History Month 2026.

Last night, @lgbthm.bsky.social revealed that the 2026 theme for the month will be 'Science and Innovation', so get ready to learn about some amazing queer scientists next year!
Robin holding a sheet of pin badges with their design The LGBT plus History Month 2026 logo – an eruption of rainbow colours from a conical flask containing pink, white, blue, and brown fluids . At the top, the flask is fizzing yellow with purple bubbles . The overall effect reflects the colours of the intersex -inclusive Progress Pride Flag .
November 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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acescicomm.bsky.social
Last Friday, I had the honour of announcing the theme for LGBT+ History Month 2026, 'Science and Innovation'. This is my 5th LGBT+ History Month since starting with the charity in 2021!

This is an exciting theme for me as a queer science communicator.
Room with people sitting down listening to Sarah speak, who is behind a podium with a BSL interpreter standing next to them. Behind them is a slide projected which says 'science and innovation'.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
acescicomm.bsky.social
Last Friday, I had the honour of announcing the theme for LGBT+ History Month 2026, 'Science and Innovation'. This is my 5th LGBT+ History Month since starting with the charity in 2021!

This is an exciting theme for me as a queer science communicator.
Room with people sitting down listening to Sarah speak, who is behind a podium with a BSL interpreter standing next to them. Behind them is a slide projected which says 'science and innovation'.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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hanaayoob.co.uk
Been thinking a lot about expectations, perfectionism and people pleasing recently

Inspired by britchida’s work
Collaged image - a stack of blocks labelled ‘what I expect of myself’ next to a few blocks, one lop sided, and a heart and star labelled ‘what I can achieve’
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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phenomenapress.bsky.social
Only a few more weeks to get your paranormal aspec stories to us!

Whether it's goofy, downright weird, spooky and suspenseful, or cosy and comforting - we want to read them 👻

🌈📚
phenomenapress.bsky.social Phenomena Press @phenomenapress.bsky.social · Sep 13
Open call for submissions!

Seeking paranormal stories that centre asexual, aromantic, and aspec characters

Ghouls and ghosts, werewolves and vampires, cryptids and those that search for them — we want to see them 👀👻

Open from Sept. 15th to November 30th

paranormal-aspecs.carrd.co
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Image reads: Open call for submissions. Seeking aro/ace paranormal short stories for an upcoming anthology project! Submission period: September 15 - November 30 2025 There is a website link: paranormal-aspecs.carrdd.co/ There are three photos, one of a smoky figure, one of a hand against a pane of glass, and a foggy forest Image reads: What we're looking for Stories that centre asexual and aromantic characters (or identities that fall under those umbrellas) in a paranormal context. Give us your ghosts and ghouls, your werewolf packs and vampire covens, the things that hide beneath the bed and between the trees. Image reads: Submission Guidelines Word Count: 2,000-7,500 words Submission Period: Sept 15-Nov 30 Stories must feature aspec characters and contain some aspect of paranormal or speculative fiction Submission Guidelines: Please email your submission to phenomenapress@gmail.com with '[STORY TITLE] - Aspec Paranormal Anthology' in the subject line Include: name, email address, WIP title, word count and short synopsis For more info: paranormal-aspecs.carrd.co/
November 9, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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disabledinstem.bsky.social
ICYMI: The 2026 #DisabledInSTEM Mentorship applications are now open!

I look forward to seeing your applications soon! 💜
disabledinstem.bsky.social DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · 27d
It's that time of year again... time for #DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship applications! I'm so excited to be running this program for the sixth year and seeing the growth over the years!

Mentee form: forms.gle/um5DvYnBi3tn...
Mentor form: forms.gle/BvaxnQm8uhUR...

Applications due December 5th!
Promotional graphic for the DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Program. The background is a dark blue gradient with flowing wave-like patterns in blue and gold. At the top, white text reads: “DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Applications Now Open.” Below, a yellow box with black text says: “Seeking Disabled Mentees and Dedicated Mentors to Champion Inclusion in STEM.” At the bottom, white text states: “Applications due December 5th.” In the lower right corner, there is the DisabledInSTEM logo.
October 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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prideinstem.bsky.social
We are very happy to share the first part of our our LGBT+ History Month UK resources in collaboration with Pop'n'Olly!

prideinstem.org/primary-scho...
A cartoon of Alan Turing A cartoon of Barbara Burford A cartoon of Ben Barres A Cartoon of Sally Ride
November 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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sportsmedialgbt.com
We’re at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, for the @lgbthm.bsky.social 2026 theme launch… which is… 🥁… ‘Science and Innovation’ 🧫🏳️‍🌈🧪🏳️‍⚧️🧬!

#LGBTplusHM #LGBTplusHM26
Theme launch evening graphic Science and Innovation - theme announcement The badge for LGBTHM 2026
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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lgbthm.bsky.social
The theme for LGBT+ History Month UK 2026 is ‘Science and Innovation’. The new badge is available from our website (lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/shop/).
Find out more about the month and our five figures at: lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history...

#LGBTQIA
#LGBTplusHM
#lgbthm26
Graphic promoting the the theme of LGBT+ History Month UK 2026: Science and innovation. it includes the five figures for the year: Barbara Burford, a medical researcher who established NHS equality and diversity guidelines Charles Beyer, a locomotive engineer and a founding member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers Elke Mackenzie, a botanist who researched lichens in Antarctica Jemma Redmond, a biotechnologist who developed 3D bioprinters to create tissues and organs Robert Boyle, a founder of modern chemistry and of the modern scientific method
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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sciwithrach.bsky.social
I WON!! 😭❤️

Thanks so much to @womeninneurouk.bsky.social and the judges!

And thanks to @thetransmitter.bsky.social for sponsoring the award and providing some goodies and mentorship, both greatly appreciated 🥰
thetransmitter.bsky.social The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 8d
Congratulations to @sciwithrach.bsky.social winner of @womeninneurouk.bsky.social's Communicator of the Year Award, sponsored by @thetransmitter.bsky.sociall. This award celebrates Honeyghan-Williams’ unwavering commitment to translating neuroscience to diverse audiences.
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
acescicomm.bsky.social
I am so proud of Robin. Please go give them a lot of love and praise for the amazing job they did designing the LGBT+ History Month 2026 badge 😊
canopyrobin.com Robin Hayward 🌳 🏳️‍⚧️ @canopyrobin.com · 8d
Immensely proud to share that I am the designer of the official badge for LGBT+ History Month 2026.

Last night, @lgbthm.bsky.social revealed that the 2026 theme for the month will be 'Science and Innovation', so get ready to learn about some amazing queer scientists next year!
Robin holding a sheet of pin badges with their design The LGBT plus History Month 2026 logo – an eruption of rainbow colours from a conical flask containing pink, white, blue, and brown fluids . At the top, the flask is fizzing yellow with purple bubbles . The overall effect reflects the colours of the intersex -inclusive Progress Pride Flag .
November 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
acescicomm.bsky.social
Day 8 complete and we officially closed! I am so tired 😅

This has been an amazing project to be a part of - looking forward to doing more next year.
acescicomm.bsky.social Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 @acescicomm.bsky.social · 15d
Finished day 7 of the science and art pop up shop! Tomorrow is the last day. It's been so wonderful to be able to provide free activities for my local community and I've loved talking to our visitors over the week. I would love to do more work like this.
Sarah taking a selfie with them with a shop in the background. In the shop there are tables with different things on top, chairs, a black board, and a large yellow banner which says "festival of tomorrow" on it.
November 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
acescicomm.bsky.social
Finished day 7 of the science and art pop up shop! Tomorrow is the last day. It's been so wonderful to be able to provide free activities for my local community and I've loved talking to our visitors over the week. I would love to do more work like this.
Sarah taking a selfie with them with a shop in the background. In the shop there are tables with different things on top, chairs, a black board, and a large yellow banner which says "festival of tomorrow" on it.
October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
acescicomm.bsky.social
These are so so so cool 😍

I'm personally not bothered whether people use she or they for me, but definitely notice that people mostly refer to me as she. This is a definite purchase!
canopyrobin.com Robin Hayward 🌳 🏳️‍⚧️ @canopyrobin.com · 16d
I'm proud to announce my latest pin design!

These are for everyone with split pronouns who gets tired of people only referring to them one way. My lenticular pin shows different pronouns at different angles!

Please share with anyone who might like one 💖 canopyrobin.etsy.com/listing/4396... #SciArt
October 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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disabledinstem.bsky.social
It's that time of year again... time for #DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship applications! I'm so excited to be running this program for the sixth year and seeing the growth over the years!

Mentee form: forms.gle/um5DvYnBi3tn...
Mentor form: forms.gle/BvaxnQm8uhUR...

Applications due December 5th!
Promotional graphic for the DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Program. The background is a dark blue gradient with flowing wave-like patterns in blue and gold. At the top, white text reads: “DisabledInSTEM 2026 Mentorship Applications Now Open.” Below, a yellow box with black text says: “Seeking Disabled Mentees and Dedicated Mentors to Champion Inclusion in STEM.” At the bottom, white text states: “Applications due December 5th.” In the lower right corner, there is the DisabledInSTEM logo.
October 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
acescicomm.bsky.social
I've been running a pop-up science and art shop over the last few days in the town I live in. I think this is one of the most rewarding things I've ever done in my science communication career and I am feeling a bit emotional about it.
October 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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claudistics.bsky.social
this #IntersexAwarenessDay I’m really excited ab the new Strategy Lab for Intersex Movements (SLIM)!

two excellent intersex folks and activists I admire a lot, Sean Saifa Wall & Hans Lindahl are “explor[ing] organizing, narrative, and research strategies” ab intersex

check it out! 💛💜💛
Strategy Lab for Intersex Movements | SLIM
slimstrategy.org
October 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
acescicomm.bsky.social
Went to John Lewis's offices today to talk about asexuality! I was amazed a big company wanted to book me to speak to their staff 😮 #AceWeek
Sarah standing by a sign which says "John Lewis Partnership"
October 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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aroaceresearch.bsky.social
We are thrilled to introduce the Aromanticism & Asexuality Research Network this #AceWeek! The network is based at @clsrleeds.bsky.social in the UK and brings together researchers who are working on #asexuality and #aromanticism.

🔗Find out more at aroaceresearch.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM