The Binks Hub
@thebinkshub.bsky.social
We are a network of academics, researchers, community orgs and practitioners using creativity and the arts to co-create research that makes a difference to people’s lives. Based in @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social. Find out more: https://binks-hub.ed.ac.uk
Happy Holidays from the Binks Hub! 🎄
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to give thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. We’re proud to champion collaboration, creativity and community-led research - none of which would be possible without the incredible people we work with.
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to give thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. We’re proud to champion collaboration, creativity and community-led research - none of which would be possible without the incredible people we work with.
December 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happy Holidays from the Binks Hub! 🎄
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to give thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. We’re proud to champion collaboration, creativity and community-led research - none of which would be possible without the incredible people we work with.
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to give thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. We’re proud to champion collaboration, creativity and community-led research - none of which would be possible without the incredible people we work with.
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Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June 2026, and we're inviting visual artists to get involved 🎨
Be part of an immersive, multi-artform festival celebrating new, emerging and breakthrough talent in Scotland.
Full details: hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-sub...
#HiddenDoorFestival
Be part of an immersive, multi-artform festival celebrating new, emerging and breakthrough talent in Scotland.
Full details: hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-sub...
#HiddenDoorFestival
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Hidden Door returns to Edinburgh in June 2026, and we're inviting visual artists to get involved 🎨
Be part of an immersive, multi-artform festival celebrating new, emerging and breakthrough talent in Scotland.
Full details: hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-sub...
#HiddenDoorFestival
Be part of an immersive, multi-artform festival celebrating new, emerging and breakthrough talent in Scotland.
Full details: hiddendoorarts.org/call-for-sub...
#HiddenDoorFestival
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Huge thank you to the Edinburgh University Trampoline Club who have chosen us as their charity partner this year.
They held a ceilidh with raffle & raised a total of £520.48.
A big thank you from us to the club!
Want to host an event & fundraise for us, Email Megan - fundraising@cyrenians.scot
They held a ceilidh with raffle & raised a total of £520.48.
A big thank you from us to the club!
Want to host an event & fundraise for us, Email Megan - fundraising@cyrenians.scot
December 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Huge thank you to the Edinburgh University Trampoline Club who have chosen us as their charity partner this year.
They held a ceilidh with raffle & raised a total of £520.48.
A big thank you from us to the club!
Want to host an event & fundraise for us, Email Megan - fundraising@cyrenians.scot
They held a ceilidh with raffle & raised a total of £520.48.
A big thank you from us to the club!
Want to host an event & fundraise for us, Email Megan - fundraising@cyrenians.scot
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✨New on the blog: How can poetry open up honest, empathetic conversations about contraception?✨
Marie Larsson explores how creative methods like poetry can support people to share experiences, challenge assumptions, & build inclusive dialogues around reproductive health.
Read on 👉 edin.ac/3XJ2FBv
Marie Larsson explores how creative methods like poetry can support people to share experiences, challenge assumptions, & build inclusive dialogues around reproductive health.
Read on 👉 edin.ac/3XJ2FBv
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
✨New on the blog: How can poetry open up honest, empathetic conversations about contraception?✨
Marie Larsson explores how creative methods like poetry can support people to share experiences, challenge assumptions, & build inclusive dialogues around reproductive health.
Read on 👉 edin.ac/3XJ2FBv
Marie Larsson explores how creative methods like poetry can support people to share experiences, challenge assumptions, & build inclusive dialogues around reproductive health.
Read on 👉 edin.ac/3XJ2FBv
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Fantastic creative analysis session today with @thebinkshub.bsky.social - thinking about meaning emerging from our co-creative meanings and practices project
December 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Fantastic creative analysis session today with @thebinkshub.bsky.social - thinking about meaning emerging from our co-creative meanings and practices project
✨New on the blog: How can poetry open up honest, empathetic conversations about contraception?✨
Marie Larsson explores how creative methods like poetry can support people to share experiences, challenge assumptions, & build inclusive dialogues around reproductive health.
Read on 👉 edin.ac/3XJ2FBv
Marie Larsson explores how creative methods like poetry can support people to share experiences, challenge assumptions, & build inclusive dialogues around reproductive health.
Read on 👉 edin.ac/3XJ2FBv
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
✨New on the blog: How can poetry open up honest, empathetic conversations about contraception?✨
Marie Larsson explores how creative methods like poetry can support people to share experiences, challenge assumptions, & build inclusive dialogues around reproductive health.
Read on 👉 edin.ac/3XJ2FBv
Marie Larsson explores how creative methods like poetry can support people to share experiences, challenge assumptions, & build inclusive dialogues around reproductive health.
Read on 👉 edin.ac/3XJ2FBv
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Researcher Rhiannon Bull from @uofgges.bsky.social is launching an appeal to gather short pieces of creative writing reflecting thoughts and feelings about climate change in Scotland.
Interested in signing up? Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
@communitylandsc.bsky.social
Interested in signing up? Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
@communitylandsc.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Researcher Rhiannon Bull from @uofgges.bsky.social is launching an appeal to gather short pieces of creative writing reflecting thoughts and feelings about climate change in Scotland.
Interested in signing up? Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
@communitylandsc.bsky.social
Interested in signing up? Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
@communitylandsc.bsky.social
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Should research participants be paid? 🤔
I explore why fair compensation matters and how it can be done ethically - cash, vouchers, in-kind rewards, or time swaps.
Watch here: youtu.be/UoKt_-c8EjQ
#ResearchEthics #FairCompensation
I explore why fair compensation matters and how it can be done ethically - cash, vouchers, in-kind rewards, or time swaps.
Watch here: youtu.be/UoKt_-c8EjQ
#ResearchEthics #FairCompensation
115 Should We Pay Research Participants
YouTube video by Helen Kara
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Should research participants be paid? 🤔
I explore why fair compensation matters and how it can be done ethically - cash, vouchers, in-kind rewards, or time swaps.
Watch here: youtu.be/UoKt_-c8EjQ
#ResearchEthics #FairCompensation
I explore why fair compensation matters and how it can be done ethically - cash, vouchers, in-kind rewards, or time swaps.
Watch here: youtu.be/UoKt_-c8EjQ
#ResearchEthics #FairCompensation
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Interested in partnering with Edinburgh Diamond for your book or journal and wondering if you're eligible?
We just published new eligibility guidelines!
Check them out:
library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...
We just published new eligibility guidelines!
Check them out:
library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...
Eligibility | Library | Library
Find out if you're eligible to partner with Edinburgh Diamond for your book or journal.
library.ed.ac.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Interested in partnering with Edinburgh Diamond for your book or journal and wondering if you're eligible?
We just published new eligibility guidelines!
Check them out:
library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...
We just published new eligibility guidelines!
Check them out:
library.ed.ac.uk/research-sup...
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Friends are so import in our lives - they give care, love amd practical support. If you are care experienced you may face more barriers to friendship. Social workers amd carers need to be better at offering support. Here are resources we developed to help www.staf.scot/friendship-r...
Friendship resources
Access resources created by the team behind our Transforming Friendship Focused Support project, launched at the Staf National Conference 2025.
www.staf.scot
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Friends are so import in our lives - they give care, love amd practical support. If you are care experienced you may face more barriers to friendship. Social workers amd carers need to be better at offering support. Here are resources we developed to help www.staf.scot/friendship-r...
Interesting job alert! 📣
We spotted this application call-out for an Artist Researcher for a very cool-looking project at @qmuniversity.bsky.social - do share!
myjobscotland.gov.uk/education/qu...
#AcademicSky #CreativeResearch
We spotted this application call-out for an Artist Researcher for a very cool-looking project at @qmuniversity.bsky.social - do share!
myjobscotland.gov.uk/education/qu...
#AcademicSky #CreativeResearch
Artist Researcher - 450692 | Queen Margaret University | myjobscotland
View details and apply for this research (further / higher education) role in Edinburgh with Queen Margaret University on myjobscotland
myjobscotland.gov.uk
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Interesting job alert! 📣
We spotted this application call-out for an Artist Researcher for a very cool-looking project at @qmuniversity.bsky.social - do share!
myjobscotland.gov.uk/education/qu...
#AcademicSky #CreativeResearch
We spotted this application call-out for an Artist Researcher for a very cool-looking project at @qmuniversity.bsky.social - do share!
myjobscotland.gov.uk/education/qu...
#AcademicSky #CreativeResearch
Join a series of free creative writing workshops in #Edinburgh focused on #climatechange, to help @uofglasgow.bsky.social research on climate emotions and mental health
Sign up: www.eccan.scot/news/join-ou...
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social @scotstorycentre.bsky.social @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Sign up: www.eccan.scot/news/join-ou...
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social @scotstorycentre.bsky.social @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Join a series of free creative writing workshops in #Edinburgh focused on #climatechange, to help @uofglasgow.bsky.social research on climate emotions and mental health
Sign up: www.eccan.scot/news/join-ou...
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social @scotstorycentre.bsky.social @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Sign up: www.eccan.scot/news/join-ou...
@byleaveswelive.bsky.social @scotstorycentre.bsky.social @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
What a fantastic, creative and inspiring afternoon at the Talbot Rice Gallery for the Children Are Now exhibition special event, hearing from children about their thoughts on what's important to the young people of Scotland. Visit the exhibition to find out more, running until February 2026!
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What a fantastic, creative and inspiring afternoon at the Talbot Rice Gallery for the Children Are Now exhibition special event, hearing from children about their thoughts on what's important to the young people of Scotland. Visit the exhibition to find out more, running until February 2026!
This event is next week - get your tickets now and join us for a fascinating discussion on community-led justice reform!
EVENT: Reframing Criminal Justice
Dec 3rd | 10am-2:30pm | EFI
Join us for a half-day seminar on creative, community-led justice reform, and explore lived experience shaping policy, research and practice. Open to researchers, practitioners & the community - all welcome!
More: edin.ac/4p684yn
Dec 3rd | 10am-2:30pm | EFI
Join us for a half-day seminar on creative, community-led justice reform, and explore lived experience shaping policy, research and practice. Open to researchers, practitioners & the community - all welcome!
More: edin.ac/4p684yn
November 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This event is next week - get your tickets now and join us for a fascinating discussion on community-led justice reform!
We're thrilled to be involved in this special event happening at the Talbot Rice Gallery this afternoon, as part of the Children Are Now exhibition currently running. Details below, come and join us!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-ev...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-ev...
Special Event / The Children are Now: Assembly
We are calling all adults who want to know more about children's rights...
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We're thrilled to be involved in this special event happening at the Talbot Rice Gallery this afternoon, as part of the Children Are Now exhibition currently running. Details below, come and join us!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-ev...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/special-ev...
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Dr Emma Davidson (@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social) discussed youth work’s role in shaping brave conversations on masculinities:
🗨️ "Youth work became incredibly vital to [boys & young men], it became their safe space to have difficult conversations, work through disagreements."
@thebinkshub.bsky.social
🗨️ "Youth work became incredibly vital to [boys & young men], it became their safe space to have difficult conversations, work through disagreements."
@thebinkshub.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Dr Emma Davidson (@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social) discussed youth work’s role in shaping brave conversations on masculinities:
🗨️ "Youth work became incredibly vital to [boys & young men], it became their safe space to have difficult conversations, work through disagreements."
@thebinkshub.bsky.social
🗨️ "Youth work became incredibly vital to [boys & young men], it became their safe space to have difficult conversations, work through disagreements."
@thebinkshub.bsky.social
Our Co-Director @aroeschmarsh.bsky.social has been working with @stafscot.bsky.social on some inspiring and impactful resources around supporting friendship - find out more below!
#AcademicSky @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social #CreativeResearch
#AcademicSky @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social #CreativeResearch
Friends are so import in our lives - they give care, love amd practical support. If you are care experienced you may face more barriers to friendship. Social workers amd carers need to be better at offering support. Here are resources we developed to help www.staf.scot/friendship-r...
Friendship resources
Access resources created by the team behind our Transforming Friendship Focused Support project, launched at the Staf National Conference 2025.
www.staf.scot
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Our Co-Director @aroeschmarsh.bsky.social has been working with @stafscot.bsky.social on some inspiring and impactful resources around supporting friendship - find out more below!
#AcademicSky @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social #CreativeResearch
#AcademicSky @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social #CreativeResearch
How do you feel about #climatechange? Share your creative writing to help new @uofglasgow.bsky.social research on climate emotions and #mentalhealth in #Scotland 🌍✍️
✔ Up to 1,000 words
✔ Fiction or nonfiction
👉 Learn more: www.climatestories.co.uk
#ClimateStories #ClimateAction
✔ Up to 1,000 words
✔ Fiction or nonfiction
👉 Learn more: www.climatestories.co.uk
#ClimateStories #ClimateAction
Home - Scotland's Climate Stories
www.climatestories.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
How do you feel about #climatechange? Share your creative writing to help new @uofglasgow.bsky.social research on climate emotions and #mentalhealth in #Scotland 🌍✍️
✔ Up to 1,000 words
✔ Fiction or nonfiction
👉 Learn more: www.climatestories.co.uk
#ClimateStories #ClimateAction
✔ Up to 1,000 words
✔ Fiction or nonfiction
👉 Learn more: www.climatestories.co.uk
#ClimateStories #ClimateAction
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Join us for a seminar on reframing the criminal justice system in Scotland, led by @thebinkshub.bsky.social & REALITIES.
🗓️ 3 Dec | 10am - 2:30pm GMT
📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute
💳 Free
🎟️ edin.ac/49yvk3w
🗓️ 3 Dec | 10am - 2:30pm GMT
📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute
💳 Free
🎟️ edin.ac/49yvk3w
Reframing Criminal Justice Professional Development Seminar - Edinburgh Futures Institute
A half-day event exploring and championing change within the Scottish criminal justice system.
edin.ac
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Join us for a seminar on reframing the criminal justice system in Scotland, led by @thebinkshub.bsky.social & REALITIES.
🗓️ 3 Dec | 10am - 2:30pm GMT
📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute
💳 Free
🎟️ edin.ac/49yvk3w
🗓️ 3 Dec | 10am - 2:30pm GMT
📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute
💳 Free
🎟️ edin.ac/49yvk3w
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Sharing on behalf of our @uoe-sps.bsky.social colleagues 🎉
Join a celebration of the work of the Equally Safe Online research project and launch of the Young People vs Gender Based Violence report.
📅 24 Nov, 4–6pm | School of Informatics, UoE
More details & book your place: edin.ac/4oTamjU
Join a celebration of the work of the Equally Safe Online research project and launch of the Young People vs Gender Based Violence report.
📅 24 Nov, 4–6pm | School of Informatics, UoE
More details & book your place: edin.ac/4oTamjU
November 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Sharing on behalf of our @uoe-sps.bsky.social colleagues 🎉
Join a celebration of the work of the Equally Safe Online research project and launch of the Young People vs Gender Based Violence report.
📅 24 Nov, 4–6pm | School of Informatics, UoE
More details & book your place: edin.ac/4oTamjU
Join a celebration of the work of the Equally Safe Online research project and launch of the Young People vs Gender Based Violence report.
📅 24 Nov, 4–6pm | School of Informatics, UoE
More details & book your place: edin.ac/4oTamjU
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EVENT: Reframing Criminal Justice
Dec 3rd | 10am-2:30pm | EFI
Join us for a half-day seminar on creative, community-led justice reform, and explore lived experience shaping policy, research and practice. Open to researchers, practitioners & the community - all welcome!
More: edin.ac/4p684yn
Dec 3rd | 10am-2:30pm | EFI
Join us for a half-day seminar on creative, community-led justice reform, and explore lived experience shaping policy, research and practice. Open to researchers, practitioners & the community - all welcome!
More: edin.ac/4p684yn
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
EVENT: Reframing Criminal Justice
Dec 3rd | 10am-2:30pm | EFI
Join us for a half-day seminar on creative, community-led justice reform, and explore lived experience shaping policy, research and practice. Open to researchers, practitioners & the community - all welcome!
More: edin.ac/4p684yn
Dec 3rd | 10am-2:30pm | EFI
Join us for a half-day seminar on creative, community-led justice reform, and explore lived experience shaping policy, research and practice. Open to researchers, practitioners & the community - all welcome!
More: edin.ac/4p684yn
What does it mean to slow down in a world obsessed with speed?
In her guest piece on our blog, anna osarose explores how Black British women’s films embody radical love, rest and resistance, reclaiming space for healing and creativity.
Read on! 👉 edin.ac/4nXRX4H #AcademicSky
In her guest piece on our blog, anna osarose explores how Black British women’s films embody radical love, rest and resistance, reclaiming space for healing and creativity.
Read on! 👉 edin.ac/4nXRX4H #AcademicSky
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What does it mean to slow down in a world obsessed with speed?
In her guest piece on our blog, anna osarose explores how Black British women’s films embody radical love, rest and resistance, reclaiming space for healing and creativity.
Read on! 👉 edin.ac/4nXRX4H #AcademicSky
In her guest piece on our blog, anna osarose explores how Black British women’s films embody radical love, rest and resistance, reclaiming space for healing and creativity.
Read on! 👉 edin.ac/4nXRX4H #AcademicSky
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Less than 1 week to go until our 2025 Writers' Conference! ⏰
Cymera's 2025 Writers' Conference will take place on Saturday, 22nd November both in Edinburgh and online. Grab your ticket: www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2025-confere...
Cymera's 2025 Writers' Conference will take place on Saturday, 22nd November both in Edinburgh and online. Grab your ticket: www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2025-confere...
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Less than 1 week to go until our 2025 Writers' Conference! ⏰
Cymera's 2025 Writers' Conference will take place on Saturday, 22nd November both in Edinburgh and online. Grab your ticket: www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2025-confere...
Cymera's 2025 Writers' Conference will take place on Saturday, 22nd November both in Edinburgh and online. Grab your ticket: www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2025-confere...
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Push the Boat Out 2025 is here! You can browse our programme, download a brochure, and book now 📣 🛶🎫
This year’s festival sets sail from 20-23 November with a bold mix of poetry, performance, music and art in a sparkling celebration of words in all their forms. pushtheboatout.org/programme/
This year’s festival sets sail from 20-23 November with a bold mix of poetry, performance, music and art in a sparkling celebration of words in all their forms. pushtheboatout.org/programme/
October 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Push the Boat Out 2025 is here! You can browse our programme, download a brochure, and book now 📣 🛶🎫
This year’s festival sets sail from 20-23 November with a bold mix of poetry, performance, music and art in a sparkling celebration of words in all their forms. pushtheboatout.org/programme/
This year’s festival sets sail from 20-23 November with a bold mix of poetry, performance, music and art in a sparkling celebration of words in all their forms. pushtheboatout.org/programme/
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Help the Craigmillar Literacy Trust reach their goal! Your donation to the #CraigmillarChristmas2025 fundraiser helps share the joy of books and stories with families all year long. Give the gift of literacy today! Donate here: localgiving.org/fundraising/... #Literacy #Charity #ReadingForPleasure
Craigmillar Christmas 2025 | Localgiving
localgiving.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Help the Craigmillar Literacy Trust reach their goal! Your donation to the #CraigmillarChristmas2025 fundraiser helps share the joy of books and stories with families all year long. Give the gift of literacy today! Donate here: localgiving.org/fundraising/... #Literacy #Charity #ReadingForPleasure