Rachel Bayer
@rachelbayer.bsky.social
PhD Researcher exploring asexual geographies in Ireland (she/her) 💜🌈 🏳️⚧️ 🍉
University College Dublin School of Geography 🌍
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholar
https://www.rachel-bayer.com/
University College Dublin School of Geography 🌍
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholar
https://www.rachel-bayer.com/
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Rachel Bayer
@rachelbayer.bsky.social
· Mar 18
New directions for asexual geographies - Joe Jukes, Rachel Bayer, 2025
Thinking geographically involves empirically contextualizing and critically contesting the situatedness of relational life. Thinking asexually, meanwhile, means...
doi.org
Thrilled to share that our article ‘New Directions for Asexual Geographies’ is out now in Sexualities! @joejukes.bsky.social
Open access here: doi.org/10.1177/1363...
Open access here: doi.org/10.1177/1363...
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Very pleased to have a chapter in 'Queer Geographies - Key Debates and Contending Perspectives' out now!
I write about LGBTQ+ friendships as sites of mutual aid and think specifically about queer rural relations and spaces. It's my first publication from my PhD
www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/b...
I write about LGBTQ+ friendships as sites of mutual aid and think specifically about queer rural relations and spaces. It's my first publication from my PhD
www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/b...
December 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Very pleased to have a chapter in 'Queer Geographies - Key Debates and Contending Perspectives' out now!
I write about LGBTQ+ friendships as sites of mutual aid and think specifically about queer rural relations and spaces. It's my first publication from my PhD
www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/b...
I write about LGBTQ+ friendships as sites of mutual aid and think specifically about queer rural relations and spaces. It's my first publication from my PhD
www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap/b...
Back from another fab Fieldstudies in Ireland field trip with the 2nd year @ucddublin.bsky.social Geography students!
Over 3 days, we explored the physical & human landscapes of the border region focusing on the theme of peripherality to think about the emergence of ‘left behind’ places #geosky
Over 3 days, we explored the physical & human landscapes of the border region focusing on the theme of peripherality to think about the emergence of ‘left behind’ places #geosky
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Back from another fab Fieldstudies in Ireland field trip with the 2nd year @ucddublin.bsky.social Geography students!
Over 3 days, we explored the physical & human landscapes of the border region focusing on the theme of peripherality to think about the emergence of ‘left behind’ places #geosky
Over 3 days, we explored the physical & human landscapes of the border region focusing on the theme of peripherality to think about the emergence of ‘left behind’ places #geosky
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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
🔗Find out more at aroaceresearch.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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
🔗Find out more at aroaceresearch.com
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Great reaction to the Saving The City podcast, and it's at #2 in the Irish charts! If you haven't got to it yet, have a listen.
We've got global and national experts and doers, and look at solutions for post-pandemic cities across housing, public space, gentrification, biodiversity, and loads more.
We've got global and national experts and doers, and look at solutions for post-pandemic cities across housing, public space, gentrification, biodiversity, and loads more.
September 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Great reaction to the Saving The City podcast, and it's at #2 in the Irish charts! If you haven't got to it yet, have a listen.
We've got global and national experts and doers, and look at solutions for post-pandemic cities across housing, public space, gentrification, biodiversity, and loads more.
We've got global and national experts and doers, and look at solutions for post-pandemic cities across housing, public space, gentrification, biodiversity, and loads more.
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Btw, you can read that article open access (for free) here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
"Asexual geographies promise to both respond to the identitarian richness of ace, and other, lives, as well as attend to the space around, ground below, & possibilities beyond identity alone. Join us."
"Asexual geographies promise to both respond to the identitarian richness of ace, and other, lives, as well as attend to the space around, ground below, & possibilities beyond identity alone. Join us."
New directions for asexual geographies - Joe Jukes, Rachel Bayer, 2025
Thinking geographically involves empirically contextualizing and critically contesting the situatedness of relational life. Thinking asexually, meanwhile, means...
journals.sagepub.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Btw, you can read that article open access (for free) here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
"Asexual geographies promise to both respond to the identitarian richness of ace, and other, lives, as well as attend to the space around, ground below, & possibilities beyond identity alone. Join us."
"Asexual geographies promise to both respond to the identitarian richness of ace, and other, lives, as well as attend to the space around, ground below, & possibilities beyond identity alone. Join us."
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Last week saw the Royal Geographical Society's inaugural Asexual Geographies panel!
@rachelbayer.bsky.social & I were delighted to present alongside Wenmei and Zofia, following our previous article's invitation for scholars to #joinus in this new field of inquiry. Thanks to the 20+ attendees too!
@rachelbayer.bsky.social & I were delighted to present alongside Wenmei and Zofia, following our previous article's invitation for scholars to #joinus in this new field of inquiry. Thanks to the 20+ attendees too!
September 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Last week saw the Royal Geographical Society's inaugural Asexual Geographies panel!
@rachelbayer.bsky.social & I were delighted to present alongside Wenmei and Zofia, following our previous article's invitation for scholars to #joinus in this new field of inquiry. Thanks to the 20+ attendees too!
@rachelbayer.bsky.social & I were delighted to present alongside Wenmei and Zofia, following our previous article's invitation for scholars to #joinus in this new field of inquiry. Thanks to the 20+ attendees too!
I had such a wonderful time this week at #RGSIBG25 at the @unibirmingham.bsky.social with friends & colleagues old and new. Loved exploring the city, and feeling energized by all the brilliant, creative, challenging, and inspiring discussions over the last few days.
August 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I had such a wonderful time this week at #RGSIBG25 at the @unibirmingham.bsky.social with friends & colleagues old and new. Loved exploring the city, and feeling energized by all the brilliant, creative, challenging, and inspiring discussions over the last few days.
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Today I presented at the #RGSIBG25 conference in the very first panel on asexual geographies! Such an honour to share my work alongside brilliant (and lovely!) colleagues and contribute to making space for asexuality within geography. Really excited to see what’s coming next!!! #asexualgeographies
August 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Today I presented at the #RGSIBG25 conference in the very first panel on asexual geographies! Such an honour to share my work alongside brilliant (and lovely!) colleagues and contribute to making space for asexuality within geography. Really excited to see what’s coming next!!! #asexualgeographies
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I was really excited to attend the Asexual Geographies panel at the @rgsibg.bsky.social earlier today organised by @rachelbayer.bsky.social and @joejukes.bsky.social 👏 Truly wonderful to hear from four researchers about their work on asexuality, even though I'm not a geographer! Lots to reflect on!
August 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I was really excited to attend the Asexual Geographies panel at the @rgsibg.bsky.social earlier today organised by @rachelbayer.bsky.social and @joejukes.bsky.social 👏 Truly wonderful to hear from four researchers about their work on asexuality, even though I'm not a geographer! Lots to reflect on!
I can hardly believe the @rgsibg.bsky.social annual conference is already upon us! I’m so excited to be heading off to Birmingham today, and even more excited to be convening the inaugural Asexual Geographies session at the RGS with @joejukes.bsky.social on Thursday!! 💜 🌍 🌈 ✨
August 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I can hardly believe the @rgsibg.bsky.social annual conference is already upon us! I’m so excited to be heading off to Birmingham today, and even more excited to be convening the inaugural Asexual Geographies session at the RGS with @joejukes.bsky.social on Thursday!! 💜 🌍 🌈 ✨
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we have a new listserv, and have just sent a very important campaign update to our members--sign up below with a non-institutional email address!
geog4pal.org/join/
geog4pal.org/join/
AAG for BDS
Geographers for Justice in Palestine
geog4pal.org
August 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
we have a new listserv, and have just sent a very important campaign update to our members--sign up below with a non-institutional email address!
geog4pal.org/join/
geog4pal.org/join/
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Please share widely! I'm seeking to interview people about their experiences of Irish Higher Education Institutions when they disclosed, reported, or did not disclose sexual violence and harassment. More information and sign up here: borg.ie/current-proj...
Please spread the word!!
Please spread the word!!
May 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Please share widely! I'm seeking to interview people about their experiences of Irish Higher Education Institutions when they disclosed, reported, or did not disclose sexual violence and harassment. More information and sign up here: borg.ie/current-proj...
Please spread the word!!
Please spread the word!!
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Really important to send a strong message the geographical community stands together and with trans and gender diverse people at this time. Please sign:
We've written an open letter to RGS/IBG re: Supreme Court ruling + EHRC update. If you're an academic geographer (broadly conceived) at any career stage anywhere in the world, please read, consider signing, and share (closes 1700 GMT 30 April) docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Open letter to RGS on Supreme Court and EHRC events April 2025
If you are an academic geographer (broadly conceived) of any career stage, To sign the open letter please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/AmjaJh37xLt4CMwx5. Your signature will be added manually....
docs.google.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Really important to send a strong message the geographical community stands together and with trans and gender diverse people at this time. Please sign:
Reposted by Rachel Bayer
We've written an open letter to RGS/IBG re: Supreme Court ruling + EHRC update. If you're an academic geographer (broadly conceived) at any career stage anywhere in the world, please read, consider signing, and share (closes 1700 GMT 30 April) docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Open letter to RGS on Supreme Court and EHRC events April 2025
If you are an academic geographer (broadly conceived) of any career stage, To sign the open letter please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/AmjaJh37xLt4CMwx5. Your signature will be added manually....
docs.google.com
April 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We've written an open letter to RGS/IBG re: Supreme Court ruling + EHRC update. If you're an academic geographer (broadly conceived) at any career stage anywhere in the world, please read, consider signing, and share (closes 1700 GMT 30 April) docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Look how happy we were at our launch of the lambda nordica Special Issue of Queering Intimacies, Families and Companionships!
I'd recommend the Issue if you're interested in intimate relations such as asexuality, non-monogamy and friendship.
Open Access: www.lambdanordica.org/index.php/la...
I'd recommend the Issue if you're interested in intimate relations such as asexuality, non-monogamy and friendship.
Open Access: www.lambdanordica.org/index.php/la...
April 24, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Look how happy we were at our launch of the lambda nordica Special Issue of Queering Intimacies, Families and Companionships!
I'd recommend the Issue if you're interested in intimate relations such as asexuality, non-monogamy and friendship.
Open Access: www.lambdanordica.org/index.php/la...
I'd recommend the Issue if you're interested in intimate relations such as asexuality, non-monogamy and friendship.
Open Access: www.lambdanordica.org/index.php/la...
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Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin are running a fundraiser to make their march happen this July.
Please consider donating if you can.
Please consider donating if you can.
Donate to Help Fund Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin 2025, organized by Ollie Bell
️⚧️️⚧️ TRANS & INTERSEX PRIDE IS BACK!! ️⚧️️⚧️
Trans and Intersex Prid… Ollie Bell needs your support for Help Fund Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin 2025
www.gofundme.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin are running a fundraiser to make their march happen this July.
Please consider donating if you can.
Please consider donating if you can.
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Today, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer exclusively to 'biological sex', deciding that trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act.
To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵
To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵
April 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Today, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ refer exclusively to 'biological sex', deciding that trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act.
To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵
To all the trans women in the UK, we want you to know that we stand in solidarity with you. 🧵
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It's that time again! The Call for Papers for the 2025 ROLES Sexuality and Gender Studies Conference is now open! More info below, and visit rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/confere... for more info/to submit! Welcome to all researching in Gender and Sexuality Studies!
April 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
It's that time again! The Call for Papers for the 2025 ROLES Sexuality and Gender Studies Conference is now open! More info below, and visit rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/confere... for more info/to submit! Welcome to all researching in Gender and Sexuality Studies!
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Had a wonderful field-trip with #GEOG30900 students in Berlin last week.
The 3rd year students investigated various spatial imaginaries of the city through group projects that explored a range of topics from gentrification and queer inclusivity to political divisions and nightlife spaces! #geosky
The 3rd year students investigated various spatial imaginaries of the city through group projects that explored a range of topics from gentrification and queer inclusivity to political divisions and nightlife spaces! #geosky
March 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Had a wonderful field-trip with #GEOG30900 students in Berlin last week.
The 3rd year students investigated various spatial imaginaries of the city through group projects that explored a range of topics from gentrification and queer inclusivity to political divisions and nightlife spaces! #geosky
The 3rd year students investigated various spatial imaginaries of the city through group projects that explored a range of topics from gentrification and queer inclusivity to political divisions and nightlife spaces! #geosky
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History of LGBT Activism in Ireland (3rd April,UCD) the @researchireland.bsky.social LGBT Activism in Ireland, 1973–2023 workshops
🔗 Register for Workshop 1 (April 3rd): lnkd.in/epC2rAwG
We’re looking forward to this important gathering of activists, advocates, and scholars. #speirgorm
🔗 Register for Workshop 1 (April 3rd): lnkd.in/epC2rAwG
We’re looking forward to this important gathering of activists, advocates, and scholars. #speirgorm
March 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
History of LGBT Activism in Ireland (3rd April,UCD) the @researchireland.bsky.social LGBT Activism in Ireland, 1973–2023 workshops
🔗 Register for Workshop 1 (April 3rd): lnkd.in/epC2rAwG
We’re looking forward to this important gathering of activists, advocates, and scholars. #speirgorm
🔗 Register for Workshop 1 (April 3rd): lnkd.in/epC2rAwG
We’re looking forward to this important gathering of activists, advocates, and scholars. #speirgorm
I’ll be presenting some findings from my PhD research, drawing from ace participants’ experiences to explore how landscapes of compulsory sexuality can be (re)created in queer spaces
March 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I’ll be presenting some findings from my PhD research, drawing from ace participants’ experiences to explore how landscapes of compulsory sexuality can be (re)created in queer spaces
Today’s the day - such an amazing line-up of queer sessions all day long! Come join us later this afternoon for our hybrid session ‘Towards Queer Geographies of Asexualities & Nonsexualities’ 🌈 💜 🌍 #aag2025 @geographers.bsky.social
Session info here: aag.secure-platform.com/aag2025/soli...
Session info here: aag.secure-platform.com/aag2025/soli...
March 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Today’s the day - such an amazing line-up of queer sessions all day long! Come join us later this afternoon for our hybrid session ‘Towards Queer Geographies of Asexualities & Nonsexualities’ 🌈 💜 🌍 #aag2025 @geographers.bsky.social
Session info here: aag.secure-platform.com/aag2025/soli...
Session info here: aag.secure-platform.com/aag2025/soli...
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if you're coming to the AAG In Detroit, drop by and say hi at the zine fair !! we will have so many wonderful zines for you to take home and read and share with friends :)
Join us for the opening reception of the AAG X GEOZONe Zine Fair! Tuesday 3/25 at 1pm in the Exhibit Hall! A time to browse zines and meet cool folks while learning a bit more about geoz.one! #geosky @geographers.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
if you're coming to the AAG In Detroit, drop by and say hi at the zine fair !! we will have so many wonderful zines for you to take home and read and share with friends :)
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Highly recommended reading for everyone interested in nonsexual forms of relationalities and intimacies.
Thrilled to share that our article ‘New Directions for Asexual Geographies’ is out now in Sexualities! @joejukes.bsky.social
Open access here: doi.org/10.1177/1363...
Open access here: doi.org/10.1177/1363...
New directions for asexual geographies - Joe Jukes, Rachel Bayer, 2025
Thinking geographically involves empirically contextualizing and critically contesting the situatedness of relational life. Thinking asexually, meanwhile, means...
doi.org
March 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Highly recommended reading for everyone interested in nonsexual forms of relationalities and intimacies.
Another amazing field trip to Berlin with the @ucddublin.bsky.social geography students, led by @queerdrew.bsky.social! Such a beautiful week for fieldwork ☀️
March 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Another amazing field trip to Berlin with the @ucddublin.bsky.social geography students, led by @queerdrew.bsky.social! Such a beautiful week for fieldwork ☀️