Hematopolitics
@hematopolitics.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary AHRC-funded project at the University of Leeds exploring blood symbolism, social relationships and boundary-making in blood banking. Account run by @jinikim.bsky.social (taking over from @claireturner.bsky.social in Oct 2025)
We're happy to share: Amazing Blood Ties! written by Jieun Kim (PI of Hematopolitics) and illustrated by Leigh Bowser. This children’s book introduces kids aged 5–8 to the stories behind blood donation and how we’re all connected. Freely available at: hematopolitics.org/amazing-bloo...
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
We're happy to share: Amazing Blood Ties! written by Jieun Kim (PI of Hematopolitics) and illustrated by Leigh Bowser. This children’s book introduces kids aged 5–8 to the stories behind blood donation and how we’re all connected. Freely available at: hematopolitics.org/amazing-bloo...
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Updated my bio to reflect some upcoming changes - this week marks my last week working with @srsrensoc.bsky.social and @hematopolitics.bsky.social. Next week, I'll be starting at @durhamimh.bsky.social, where I'll be continuing my research on the sensecapes of cancer.
September 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Updated my bio to reflect some upcoming changes - this week marks my last week working with @srsrensoc.bsky.social and @hematopolitics.bsky.social. Next week, I'll be starting at @durhamimh.bsky.social, where I'll be continuing my research on the sensecapes of cancer.
Hematopolitics are taking part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science! This event runs from 18th October to 8th November 2025. We will be introducing 'Amazing Blood Ties!', a children's book on blood donation that she co-created with textile artist Leigh Bowser.
September 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Hematopolitics are taking part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science! This event runs from 18th October to 8th November 2025. We will be introducing 'Amazing Blood Ties!', a children's book on blood donation that she co-created with textile artist Leigh Bowser.
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🌍 September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and together we are working to #ConquerSCD!
📚 Identifying pediatric patients with sickle cell disease at high risk of experiencing chronic pain after HSCT
📖 Read the full article here. buff.ly/AgBdW37
📚 Identifying pediatric patients with sickle cell disease at high risk of experiencing chronic pain after HSCT
📖 Read the full article here. buff.ly/AgBdW37
September 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🌍 September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and together we are working to #ConquerSCD!
📚 Identifying pediatric patients with sickle cell disease at high risk of experiencing chronic pain after HSCT
📖 Read the full article here. buff.ly/AgBdW37
📚 Identifying pediatric patients with sickle cell disease at high risk of experiencing chronic pain after HSCT
📖 Read the full article here. buff.ly/AgBdW37
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I'm delighted to share that I've been awarded a Visiting Early Career Research Fellowship at the John Rylands Research Institute in Manchester! I'll be working on my new project on 'The Sensescapes of Cancer, c.1700-1950'.
July 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I'm delighted to share that I've been awarded a Visiting Early Career Research Fellowship at the John Rylands Research Institute in Manchester! I'll be working on my new project on 'The Sensescapes of Cancer, c.1700-1950'.
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Me talking to the BBC about how children should be comfortable asking silly questions and whether the king smells of poo.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Harehills children's questions inspire Leeds exhibition about poo
An exhibition at Leeds' Thackray Museum of Medicine flushes out the science behind bodily functions.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Me talking to the BBC about how children should be comfortable asking silly questions and whether the king smells of poo.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As our 'Blood: Ties and Tensions' exhibition at Thackray draws to a close, we're excited to see what they have in store for their next exhibition!
Me talking to the BBC about how children should be comfortable asking silly questions and whether the king smells of poo.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Harehills children's questions inspire Leeds exhibition about poo
An exhibition at Leeds' Thackray Museum of Medicine flushes out the science behind bodily functions.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
As our 'Blood: Ties and Tensions' exhibition at Thackray draws to a close, we're excited to see what they have in store for their next exhibition!
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BSHM will be visiting Thackray Museum as part of our Congress in Leeds, 10-13 Sept. We can tell you then. There's still time (just) to get the early bird registration discount. bshm.org.uk/congress-2025/
June 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
BSHM will be visiting Thackray Museum as part of our Congress in Leeds, 10-13 Sept. We can tell you then. There's still time (just) to get the early bird registration discount. bshm.org.uk/congress-2025/
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In Korean slang the phrase "Leeds days" (리즈 시절) refers to your era of peak performance, when you were young and beautiful, a reference to former LUFC forward Alan Smith.
Is this exhibition, closing today and featuring contributions from the Korea Leukemia Patients Organization, our Leeds days?🩸
Is this exhibition, closing today and featuring contributions from the Korea Leukemia Patients Organization, our Leeds days?🩸
June 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
In Korean slang the phrase "Leeds days" (리즈 시절) refers to your era of peak performance, when you were young and beautiful, a reference to former LUFC forward Alan Smith.
Is this exhibition, closing today and featuring contributions from the Korea Leukemia Patients Organization, our Leeds days?🩸
Is this exhibition, closing today and featuring contributions from the Korea Leukemia Patients Organization, our Leeds days?🩸
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It's the final weekend of our Blood exhibition.
Blood is a resource that people give freely without asking for reward or remuneration. But they do sometimes receive a token of gratitude. These badges show how people - from Scotland to Japan - have expressed their thanks or pride at giving blood.
Blood is a resource that people give freely without asking for reward or remuneration. But they do sometimes receive a token of gratitude. These badges show how people - from Scotland to Japan - have expressed their thanks or pride at giving blood.
June 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
It's the final weekend of our Blood exhibition.
Blood is a resource that people give freely without asking for reward or remuneration. But they do sometimes receive a token of gratitude. These badges show how people - from Scotland to Japan - have expressed their thanks or pride at giving blood.
Blood is a resource that people give freely without asking for reward or remuneration. But they do sometimes receive a token of gratitude. These badges show how people - from Scotland to Japan - have expressed their thanks or pride at giving blood.
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📢 Another opportunity to join our amazing team!
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Communications and Engagement Officer to support a wide range of communication and marketing activity.
📍 Based at the University of Leeds
📅 Deadline: 13 July 2025
🔗 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Communications and Engagement Officer to support a wide range of communication and marketing activity.
📍 Based at the University of Leeds
📅 Deadline: 13 July 2025
🔗 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
June 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
📢 Another opportunity to join our amazing team!
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Communications and Engagement Officer to support a wide range of communication and marketing activity.
📍 Based at the University of Leeds
📅 Deadline: 13 July 2025
🔗 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Communications and Engagement Officer to support a wide range of communication and marketing activity.
📍 Based at the University of Leeds
📅 Deadline: 13 July 2025
🔗 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Have you visited our exhibition, 'Blood: Ties and Tensions', at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Drop us a message or reply to this post letting us know your thoughts. Did you learn anything new about blood donation and transfusion?
June 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Have you visited our exhibition, 'Blood: Ties and Tensions', at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Drop us a message or reply to this post letting us know your thoughts. Did you learn anything new about blood donation and transfusion?
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Just over 2 weeks left to visit ‘Blood: Ties and Tensions’ at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds.
June 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Just over 2 weeks left to visit ‘Blood: Ties and Tensions’ at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds.
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It was a pleasure to present some of my research on blood and identity at the @hematopolitics.bsky.social symposium last week. I reflected on my time working with people who have experienced blood cancer and the effect it has had on their sense of self. So many other great papers too!
June 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It was a pleasure to present some of my research on blood and identity at the @hematopolitics.bsky.social symposium last week. I reflected on my time working with people who have experienced blood cancer and the effect it has had on their sense of self. So many other great papers too!
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Happy #NationalBloodWeek! Blood isn't only a valued medical product, but a symbol of connection, identity, and even difference. I am currently curating a digital exhibition on blood as part of my work with @hematopolitics.bsky.social. Please share widely!
hematopolitics.org/digital-exhi...
hematopolitics.org/digital-exhi...
Digital Exhibition – Hematopolitics
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June 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Happy #NationalBloodWeek! Blood isn't only a valued medical product, but a symbol of connection, identity, and even difference. I am currently curating a digital exhibition on blood as part of my work with @hematopolitics.bsky.social. Please share widely!
hematopolitics.org/digital-exhi...
hematopolitics.org/digital-exhi...
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Have you been listening to the Global Health Histories Podcast? This series, led by Professors Shane Doyle and Sanjoy Bhattacharya, provides the historical context behind today's health challenges. If you've yet to listen, you can catch up on the first three episodes.
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/research-pro...
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/research-pro...
Global Health Histories podcast series | Directories | University of Leeds
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June 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Have you been listening to the Global Health Histories Podcast? This series, led by Professors Shane Doyle and Sanjoy Bhattacharya, provides the historical context behind today's health challenges. If you've yet to listen, you can catch up on the first three episodes.
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/research-pro...
ahc.leeds.ac.uk/research-pro...
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Our Blood exhibition celebrates the connection and community that comes through shared blood and the act of giving blood. Blood donation and transfusion brings people together, both strangers who will never meet and families already bonded by blood.
#MuseumWeek #TogethernessMW
#MuseumWeek #TogethernessMW
June 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Our Blood exhibition celebrates the connection and community that comes through shared blood and the act of giving blood. Blood donation and transfusion brings people together, both strangers who will never meet and families already bonded by blood.
#MuseumWeek #TogethernessMW
#MuseumWeek #TogethernessMW
Today’s the day! We’re delighted to welcome everyone to our second Hematopolitics Symposium at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds.
June 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Today’s the day! We’re delighted to welcome everyone to our second Hematopolitics Symposium at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds.
Tickets for this event have now SOLD OUT. Thank you so much to everyone who has registered - we can't wait to see you!
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
Hematopolitics Symposium 2
The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion: Histories, Controversies and Futures
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Tickets for this event have now SOLD OUT. Thank you so much to everyone who has registered - we can't wait to see you!
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REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
Hematopolitics Symposium 2
The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion: Histories, Controversies and Futures
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
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Really looking forward to presenting at our symposium next week! I'll be reflecting on my experience of curating a digital exhibition, which you can access here: hematopolitics.org/digital-exhi...
May 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Really looking forward to presenting at our symposium next week! I'll be reflecting on my experience of curating a digital exhibition, which you can access here: hematopolitics.org/digital-exhi...
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
Hematopolitics Symposium 2
The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion: Histories, Controversies and Futures
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
REGISTRATION OPEN!
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'.
Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...
We've got some exciting news to share with you all very soon... Keep an eye on our feed!
May 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We've got some exciting news to share with you all very soon... Keep an eye on our feed!
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Here we come, #BeCurious2025! Really excited to showcase a picture book I've been working on with Leigh Bowser with lots of funny quizzes and crafting activities!
May 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Here we come, #BeCurious2025! Really excited to showcase a picture book I've been working on with Leigh Bowser with lots of funny quizzes and crafting activities!