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Body Eyes and Movement (BEAM) Lab
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Body Eyes And Movement - University of Manchester lab led by Ellen Poliakoff & Emma Gowen researching perception, action, autism & Parkinson's. Account managed by Ellen.
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Our next help session is the 5th!
If you are a new PGR student whose struggling to get their research software to run, has a question about research data storage or anything else connected to research IT, then this session is great for you.
Drop-in Session - 05 November 2025
Use the event link to access the Microsoft Teams session. You can do so using a browser or via the optional downloadable Microsoft Teams client.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Not a lake
November 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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🎶 We're thrilled to share that the Inner Music and Wellbeing Network's International Symposium is now held in association with Sempre!

💫 Students and unwaged delegates can now apply for funding to support their attendance.

🗓️ Deadline: 4 Nov 2025

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International Symposium — Call for Contributions - The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network
What does it mean to imagine music? The Inner Music and Wellbeing Network invites proposals for its inaugural international symposium, held at Durham University, UK, 18–19 May 2026. The event brings t...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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If you're neurodivergent and you practice mindfulness or meditation this may be of interest ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#autism #adhd #neurodiversity
kellybirtwell.bsky.social Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · Sep 20
📢 Really pleased to announce that with the wonderful Jessica Andexer, we will be offering a mindfulness session for neurodivergent people on 6th October, 5.00-6.30pm UK time 🙏 Free to attend for all ND people, register using the link below 👇 #autism #ADHD
www.cheetahhouse.org/nimin
Neurodivergent Mindfulness — Cheetah House
NiMiN is a community space for neurodivergent people to share their experiences of practice across 3-4 group sessions per year. Each session is 1.5 hours, and is live only—no recordings will be available.
www.cheetahhouse.org
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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autismmanchester.bsky.social Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Mar 28
Happy Friday Bluesky peeps! Please share this call for #autistic adult volunteers for a research study into balance and falls, this involves completing a survey, to find out more email: courtney.nabb@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk 📨
Poster with University of Manchester logo on and a person walking in woodland in a photograph. Details about the research study include that this requires autistic people aged over 18, an free from neurological movement problems to participate in a 30-60 minute questionnaire. Please contact Courntey.nabb@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk if you are interested in this study.
August 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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At last the perfect opportunity to wear this t-shirt - a science comedy evening featuring @erinbeeston.bsky.social this evening at the British Science Festival #BSF25
September 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Out now - our new review of Perception of biological motion and actions in Autism led by @ying-bai.bsky.social

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September 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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We're recruiting the last few people with Parkinson’s to our study. We're looking for people not experiencing difficulties with impulsive behaviour.

www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/und...
Understanding control of impulsive behaviours in people with Parkinson’s
Taking part involves 2 visits to the University of Manchester to complete surveys and assessments. This research is led by Ellen Poliakoff.
www.parkinsons.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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💃 Our survey is closing at 9am Monday 1 September, last chance to take part ⬇️⬇️⬇️ @erinbeeston.bsky.social @drdon.bsky.social @thrivingautistic.bsky.social @autisticrealms.bsky.social 🎶💃🕺💃🎶
#autistic #autres #dancing
effectivelyweird.bsky.social Effectively Weird @effectivelyweird.bsky.social · May 29
FINALLY a survey where my answers don't skew the data! All surveys need to be made by autistic people. I didn't get mad at any point because I could explain my answers and context. And the questions had context! CONTEXT FOR ALL
kellybirtwell.bsky.social Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · May 27
Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance
August 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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EXTENDED ABSTRACT DEADLINE: Sept 3rd, 2025, Midnight

We're delighted to confirm more invited speakers at #BNSAutumn25! This is gonna be a cracker of a joint meeting with the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Neuropsychologie.
August 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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A great Stone Henge illusion at the Puzzling Place in Keswick
August 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Building on our survey study, we want to interview #autistic adults aged 18+ about dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), out socially, or at a dance class 💃🕺 To find out more and take part, email: claire.planner@manchester.ac.uk This study has been designed with autistic project advisors. #dance
A flyer showing the University of Manchester logo, and a photograph of a man and woman holding hands dancing. The text reads as follows: Research opportunity! The Ada study, Access to Dance for Autistic adults. Researchers at The University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to talk about dance. Are you: 1. Autistic (diagnosed or self-identifying)? 2. Aged 18 or over? 3. Living in the UK? This study is exploring how autistic adults experience dance in different settings: at home (e.g. having a boogie in the kitchen), socially, or in a dance class. We want to interview autistic adults with different types of dance experience. You can take part in one of three ways: by zoom (speaking or using the chat function), in-person: at the University of Manchester, or by telephone. This research has been developed with autistic project advisors. To find out more contact: Claire.Planner@manchester.ac.uk This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee. Ref.: 2025-23054-42792.
August 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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autismmanchester.bsky.social Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Mar 28
Happy Friday Bluesky peeps! Please share this call for #autistic adult volunteers for a research study into balance and falls, this involves completing a survey, to find out more email: courtney.nabb@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk 📨
Poster with University of Manchester logo on and a person walking in woodland in a photograph. Details about the research study include that this requires autistic people aged over 18, an free from neurological movement problems to participate in a 30-60 minute questionnaire. Please contact Courntey.nabb@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk if you are interested in this study.
August 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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📢 Our survey for UK-based #autistic people is still open, link below ⬇️ We're keen to hear from people who do and don't dance. 💃🕺 Thanks to all who have already taken part! 👍
ka81.bsky.social Caroline Keep @ka81.bsky.social · May 29
Very cool study for fellow #Autistics. I often dance alone to stim and decompress. One to fill in 👏👏👍
kellybirtwell.bsky.social Dr Kelly Birtwell @kellybirtwell.bsky.social · May 27
Love dancing? Hate dancing? If you're #autistic, age 18+, in the UK, please take part in our survey (designed with autistic project advisors). We want to hear about why people don't dance, dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), socially, or at dance classes. For more info: tinyurl.com/Aut-dance
August 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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New Blog post! @erinbeeston.bsky.social discusses loving #rockmusic and #monotropism / #specialinterests then interviews Prof Ellen Poliakoff about her research into #Parkinsons and #music in our tribute to the music and advocacy work of #OzzyOsbourne
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Rock on Ozzy: Reflections on Parkinson’s research from Professor Ellen Poliakoff
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July 31, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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We're thinking of #OzzyOsbourne today - his family, friends and fans (there's a few here!). Did you know our colleagues @beamlab.bsky.social work on Parkinson's research? We'll share more soon! For now, enjoy Prof Ellen Poliakoff and pals rocking out back in 2020: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJu...
DNEP Purple - Crazy Train (An Ode to 2020)
YouTube video by Ellen Poliakoff
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July 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Deadline: 27th August!
britishneuropsych.bsky.social The British Neuropsychological Society @britishneuropsych.bsky.social · Jun 8
The BNS are excited to receive this year’s nominations for the *Undergraduate Prize* 🏆for excellence in research projects/dissertations. Submit your nominations now! More info at www.the-bns.org/prizes#UGPrize
Prizes
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July 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Congratulations to Dr Hayley Shepherd who graduated today. Her PhD was on sensory processing and perception in fibromyalgia @hayleyshepard.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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June 2025: Professor Ellen's inaugural lecture
Professor Ellen gave her inaugural lecture to a packed audience of family, friends and colleagues. Ellen time travelled through her early days of ethical Gerbil experiments, encapsulating her love of ...
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June 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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An interesting day depicting research ideas in lego - thinking about motor imagery
June 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Looking forward to sharing our hot off the press findings about what public contributors with lived experience know and want to know about Open Research
uomlibrary.bsky.social The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · May 6
Open Research Conference 2025 is 9–10 June 2025 at Alliance MBS. Join us for talks, keynotes and collaboration on open research in the UK. Event is open to attendees from all institutions. Speakers include Stephen Curry and Giovanna Lima. www.manchester.ac.uk/openresearch
#ORC25 #OpenResearch
Graphic for the University of Manchester Open Research Conference 2025, showing tall glass buildings looking up to the sky. Text reads: “The University of Manchester Open Research Conference 2025. Keynote speakers: Stephen Curry (Research on Research Institute) and Giovanna Lima (Declaration on Research Assessment). 9–10 June. The Alliance Manchester Business School.” The University’s logo appears at the top right.
May 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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autismmanchester.bsky.social Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · Mar 28
Happy Friday Bluesky peeps! Please share this call for #autistic adult volunteers for a research study into balance and falls, this involves completing a survey, to find out more email: courtney.nabb@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk 📨
Poster with University of Manchester logo on and a person walking in woodland in a photograph. Details about the research study include that this requires autistic people aged over 18, an free from neurological movement problems to participate in a 30-60 minute questionnaire. Please contact Courntey.nabb@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk if you are interested in this study.
May 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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What are potential barriers to preregistering neuropsychological research? This review maps out key issues and routes to achieving the key objectives of preregistration when studying rare or hard-to-access populations. Read at: buff.ly/0AmdbGd @britishneuropsych.bsky.social @rjbinney.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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We are looking for autistic volunteers for a research project on balance and falls. Contact courtney.nabb@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk if you're interested
April 28, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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A thought-provoking read over the Easter holidays @ginarippon.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM