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Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies.

11th June

https://www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-bsa-events/intersections-of-sociology-with-crip-theory-critical-disability-studies-and-mad-studies/
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Mad Crip Symposium @cripmadsymposium.bsky.social · May 20
Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory and Critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies

Tickets are here!!! 📣

📆 June 11th

⏰️ 9.30 - 4.30

💵 Free

3 amazing sessions, 2 unmissable keynote speakers, 1 amazing creative workshop, 2 BSL interpreters... #MadCrip
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
BRITISH SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION University of Southampton UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH SC.DTP. South Coast Doctoral Training Partrership Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies. Free one-day hybrid symposium for PGR researchers Centenary Building, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ 11th June 9.30-4.30 #MadCrip2025 What you'll hear Session 1 What can Sociology learn from Crip Theory and Critical Disability Studies? Session 2 Mad studies and knowledge creation inside and outside of the academy Session 3 What's missing, what's unsaid? Identifying issues and opportunities in Critical Disability Studies What to expect Refreshments - including vegetarian, vegan and GF options. Informal atmosphere - move and be as you need to. A quiet space. BSL interpretation Accessible parking and toilets. Opportunities for creativity. https://www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-bsa-events/intersections-of-sociology-with-crip-theory-critical-disability-studies-and-mad-studies/
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Another speaker...

Dr Antonios Ktenidis is a Sociologist of Education and Critical Disability Studies scholar, interested in social in/equality and in/justice in education.

Antonios is interested in the construction of non-normative bodies in education.

Tickets still available
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June 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Another amazing speaker is joining us...

Christian J Harrison is a PhD student in sociology and social policy at University of Leeds.

Christian's thesis is entitled Becoming ourselves online: Disabled transgender identity construction and intersection through social media.

#MadCrip2025
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May 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Bank holiday spent organising fidgets for our quiet room.

Thanks, Helen!

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May 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Symposium schedule!

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Event schedule An asterisk (*) signifies that the event/activity will have live BSL interpretation 09:30 10:00 Sign-in and refreshments 10:00 10:15 Welcome and housekeeping * 10:15 10:45 Keynote speaker: Dr Robert Chapman * 10:45 11:00 Break 11:00 12:00 Session 1: 'What can Sociology learn from Crip Theory and/or Critical Disability Studies?' * Speaker 1: Dr Suzanne Glover Speaker 2: Dr R Sanchez-Rivera Speaker 3: Dr Lizzie Reed 12:00 13:00 Lunch (provided for all in-person attendees) 13:00 14:00 Session 2: ‘Mad studies and knowledge creation inside and outside of the academy’ * A roundtable discussion with Jessica Dark, Priscilla Eyles, David Gray-Hammond and Katie Munday 14:00 14:15 Break 14:15 15:30 Session 3: 'What are we missing? Identifying issues and opportunities in Crip Theory and Critical Disability Studies' * Speaker 1: Dr Antonios Ktenidis   Speaker 2: Dr Rosamund Greiner Speaker 3: Christian J Harrison Speaker 4: Dr Jana Melkumova-Reynolds 15:30 15:45 Break 15:45 16:15 Keynote speaker: Dr Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril 16:15 16:30 Final words and thank you * We will be joined by Dr Ben Walters of Badge Café, who will be running a drop-in hang-out/workshop throughout the day 
May 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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If you are lucky enough to join us in person, look out for people wearing these stickers!

We can help you find the space and will be facilitating the event.

#MadCrip2025
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May 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory and Critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies

Tickets are here!!! 📣

📆 June 11th

⏰️ 9.30 - 4.30

💵 Free

3 amazing sessions, 2 unmissable keynote speakers, 1 amazing creative workshop, 2 BSL interpreters... #MadCrip
www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
BRITISH SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION University of Southampton UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH SC.DTP. South Coast Doctoral Training Partrership Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies. Free one-day hybrid symposium for PGR researchers Centenary Building, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ 11th June 9.30-4.30 #MadCrip2025 What you'll hear Session 1 What can Sociology learn from Crip Theory and Critical Disability Studies? Session 2 Mad studies and knowledge creation inside and outside of the academy Session 3 What's missing, what's unsaid? Identifying issues and opportunities in Critical Disability Studies What to expect Refreshments - including vegetarian, vegan and GF options. Informal atmosphere - move and be as you need to. A quiet space. BSL interpretation Accessible parking and toilets. Opportunities for creativity. https://www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-bsa-events/intersections-of-sociology-with-crip-theory-critical-disability-studies-and-mad-studies/
May 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Tickets are now available for our free hybrid event.

Get tickets here:

www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
May 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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We are busy finalising our plans for the Intersections of Sociology... Symposium.

We would love to thank our funders:

British Sociological Association

SCDTP South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership

University of Southampton Doctoral College Activity Fund

For all their support.

#MadCrip2025
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May 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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May 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Speaker announcement 🗣

David Gray-Hammond is an Autistic, ADHD, and Schizophrenic author. He runs his own business, DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy, and has written several books on psychosis, self medication and neurodivergent community.

#MadCrip2025
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May 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Another amazing panellist joining us for #MadCrip2025

Jessica Dark founded ND Perspective Community. She is a PhD student at Birkbeck, University of London. Her research focuses on inclusive research methods. She is deeply committed to creating spaces where neurodivergent people can simply be.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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We are planning such an amazing host of speakers and a creative workshop.

Save the date: 11th June

Hybrid one day symposium

Follow us to keep up to date!

#MadCrip2025
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May 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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One of our talkers at #MadCrip2025 Priscilla Eyles

Priscilla is a justice, equity, diversity and inclusion consultant and trainer specialising in ND workplace inclusion.

Priscilla brings their lived experience as a cult survivor who is mixed/racialised, queer and AuDHD into the work they do.
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April 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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The last member of our team... @fraedan.bsky.social

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April 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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It's time to meet another team member... Robin Skyer

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April 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies Symposium is run by three PhD students.

So... let's meet the team. First up, @kmunday.bsky.social
Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, critical Disability Studies and Mad Studies. Katie munday is a SCDTP-funded PhD student. Their work focuses on trans+ Autistic peoples experiences of healthcare. Katie co-founded Autistic Substance Use Network. They are queer, trans, disabled, Mad, and tired. #MadCrip2025 BRITISH SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION University of Southampton UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH SCDTP - South Coast Doctoral Training Programme AUTISTIC AND LIVING THE DREAM
April 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Save the date!!!! 📢

Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies.

One-day hybrid symposium for researchers and community members.

11th June 9.30 - 4.30

Centenary Building, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ. And online!

#MadCrip2025 #AutRes
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April 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM