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Oli Williams
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Sociologist of Health & Illness | Lecturer in Co-designing Healthcare Interventions at King's College London.
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The Recalibrating Stigma book launch is happening *today* (19th June)! In London? Please along, it would be great to see you. All welcome.

Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: G08 Sir David Davies Lecture Theatre, Roberts Building, Torrington Place, London WC1E 7JE

www.eventbrite.com/e/bsa-london...
June 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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We started working on this in 2021 and there is *finally* a physical copy of the book in my hand. It feels great that other people can now read all the great work that's in this collection.

It is available as a free e-book and in paperback:

bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/recalibratin...
A copy of the book 'Recalibrating Stigma: sociologies of health and illness' edited by Gareth M. Thomas, Oli Williams, Tanisha Spratt, and Amy Chandler. The front cover of the book depicts a person out at night, lit by the light from a lamppost and looking at posters pasted onto a brick wall that are in the style of the 'WANTED' posters famously associated with the Wild West era of American history. The word 'UNWANTED' has replaced the word 'WANTED'.
June 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Really looking forward to the London launch of our new book and very grateful to @twiterney.bsky.social for hosting this within the BSA London MedSoc Study Group activities.

If you're in London, or willing to travel to London, it would be great to see you at this event - register via link below.
Front cover of new book 'Recalibrating Stigma: sociologies of health and illness'. The cover depicts a person out at night, lit by the light from a lamppost and looking at posters pasted onto a brick wall that are in the style of the 'WANTED' posters famously associated with the Wild West era of American history. The word 'UNWANTED' has replaced the word 'WANTED'.
May 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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We're presenting our work on creating resources to support more effective, fair, and sustainable collaboration in health and social care in the @kingsnmpc.bsky.social Better Health & Care Hub Webinar Series: 5th June 1:00-2:00. Link to register 👇 - all welcome: www.tickettailor.com/events/bette...
May 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Our (@gmthomas.bsky.social Tanisha Spratt @amychandler.bsky.social) book went to print - very exciting! The @britsoci.bsky.social London MedSoc Study Group is hosting a launch event (thanks @twiterney.bsky.social) on 19 June 18:00-19:30. All welcome, register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsa-london...
May 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Bradford Centre for Qualitative Research has organised it's first symposium. Focused on Interpretative Analysis in Participatory Public Health. It's on 9/10/25 and FREE to attend. Convened by Dr Tiko Istiko and @laurasheard.bsky.social. Abstracts are now open, submission deadline 31st May.
April 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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We're holding a symposium at the University of Edinburgh to kick off the discussion we hope to ignite with our new book on stigma. There's limited places so if you'd like to attend please register ASAP, details in link below. Bursaries available for ECRs.
Front cover of forthcoming book 'Recalibrating Stigma: sociologies of health and illness'. A figure stands on the street at night, lit by a lamp post, staring at posters on a brick wall with photos of people and the word 'UNWANTED' written across the top - in the style of WANTED posters commonly seen in Western movies.
April 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM