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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them)
@rebeccahlamford.bsky.social
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Aroace PhD researcher at the University of Birmingham exploring representations of asexuality on television and their impacts on asexual communities 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️
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Really excited to get involved in organising this network and see what we can bring to aro and ace scholars, activists, and communities going forward!
aroaceresearch.bsky.social Aromanticism & Asexuality Research Network @aroaceresearch.bsky.social · 8d
The Aro/Ace Research Network has a new organising team! Thanks everyone for volunteering and we‘re looking forward to see what we can achieve together - many exciting plans to come!
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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aroaceresearch.bsky.social
Introducing: Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford

@rebeccahlamford.bsky.social is doing their PhD at the University of Birmingham on asexual representation in the media.
October 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Did you miss this event? I answer some of the audience questions over on Instagram - check it out! www.instagram.com/p/DQOYFPxjWN...
rebeccahlamford.bsky.social Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · Oct 15
Wanna know more about my research and my experiences researching asexuality as an ace person? Join me and AceSpaceLdn in discussion about Asexual Representation in British Media! On Monday 20th October, 8pm BST via Zoom. It's free - book here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30618/...
October 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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I had a great time chatting to @stinaface.bsky.social and @ninajonesfilm.bsky.social about asexual representation, and you can listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/3p5D... Also, go read my blog about the impacts of ace representation below 👀 Happy Ace Week everyone! 💜
October 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Wanna know more about my research and my experiences researching asexuality as an ace person? Join me and AceSpaceLdn in discussion about Asexual Representation in British Media! On Monday 20th October, 8pm BST via Zoom. It's free - book here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30618/...
October 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
rebeccahlamford.bsky.social
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!
Photo of a conference schedule listing a panel entitled 'Asexual Geographies'
August 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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ashley-joy.bsky.social
It's unfortunate to me that asexuality in media is presented as less interesting or multifaceted than allosexual identities despite being an orientation that is incredibly varied and can add a lot of dimension to a character or plot line while also providing representation
August 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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My wonderful friend is doing this research and is still looking for more people to take part! Please share 😊
cclarkmusicpsych.bsky.social Charlie Clark (she/her) @cclarkmusicpsych.bsky.social · Jul 14
Call for participants! I am doing a research about how ADHD affects the experience of performing music. I am therefore looking for ADHD musicians to fill in a survey about their experiences of performing. Please take part or share if you can!
birminghamcoaal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A poster advertising a call for participants. Text is in blue boxes against a cream background covered in musical notes. The rainbow infinity neurodiversity logo is in the top right hand corner. Call for ADHD musicians! I am looking for people to take part in a research project about how ADHD affects the experience of performing music. You can take part if you: Are aged 18 or over Have ADHD (self-ID is valid). Are performing music semi-regularly (as a professional, amateur or student.) What you need to do Follow the link in the post to the survey. It will ask you questions about your attention and spontaneous movements (toe tapping, body sway, head bobbing etc.) in performance. It takes about 30 minutes and your responses are anonymous. Underneath the text there is the UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council logo, the University of Birmingham logo, and the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham logo.
July 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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cclarkmusicpsych.bsky.social
Call for participants! I am doing a research about how ADHD affects the experience of performing music. I am therefore looking for ADHD musicians to fill in a survey about their experiences of performing. Please take part or share if you can!
birminghamcoaal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A poster advertising a call for participants. Text is in blue boxes against a cream background covered in musical notes. The rainbow infinity neurodiversity logo is in the top right hand corner. Call for ADHD musicians! I am looking for people to take part in a research project about how ADHD affects the experience of performing music. You can take part if you: Are aged 18 or over Have ADHD (self-ID is valid). Are performing music semi-regularly (as a professional, amateur or student.) What you need to do Follow the link in the post to the survey. It will ask you questions about your attention and spontaneous movements (toe tapping, body sway, head bobbing etc.) in performance. It takes about 30 minutes and your responses are anonymous. Underneath the text there is the UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council logo, the University of Birmingham logo, and the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership, Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham logo.
July 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Spending the day presenting on my research as part of the #PGResearchFest25 at @unibirmingham.bsky.social (psst, vote for me in the public choice vote uobasops.formstack.com/forms/rpc25_...)
June 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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rolesbham.bsky.social
Still a few more days to submit!
rolesbham.bsky.social ROLES Sexuality & Gender Studies Network @rolesbham.bsky.social · May 1
🚨Deadline Extended! 🚨Due to issues getting this CfP out to the ROLES mailing list, we've extended the submission deadline to the 12th May at 12pm BST to make sure everyone who wants to has a chance to submit! There's still time, so come join us! rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/confere...
Call for Papers Theme: Looking Back, Looking Forward Deadline: 2nd May, 12pm Conference: 9th June, at The University of Birmingham and Online via Zoom The University of Birmingham’s student-led ROLES Sexuality and Gender Studies Network is delighted to announce the Call for Papers for its 14th Annual Conference. We welcome 250-word abstracts - along with a 50-100-word bio - for 20-minute paper presentations, as well as proposals for presentations that break the mold of conventional academic conference papers. For more information and to submit visit https://rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/conferences
May 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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rolesbham.bsky.social
🚨Deadline Extended! 🚨Due to issues getting this CfP out to the ROLES mailing list, we've extended the submission deadline to the 12th May at 12pm BST to make sure everyone who wants to has a chance to submit! There's still time, so come join us! rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/confere...
Call for Papers Theme: Looking Back, Looking Forward Deadline: 2nd May, 12pm Conference: 9th June, at The University of Birmingham and Online via Zoom The University of Birmingham’s student-led ROLES Sexuality and Gender Studies Network is delighted to announce the Call for Papers for its 14th Annual Conference. We welcome 250-word abstracts - along with a 50-100-word bio - for 20-minute paper presentations, as well as proposals for presentations that break the mold of conventional academic conference papers. For more information and to submit visit https://rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/conferences
May 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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rebeccahlamford.bsky.social
I'm helping run this, so please help us spread the word and get involved if you'd like! Always an exciting and supportive conference, I've enjoyed presenting in previous years 😊
rolesbham.bsky.social ROLES Sexuality & Gender Studies Network @rolesbham.bsky.social · Apr 10
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!
Poster announcing a Call for Papers Theme: Looking Back, Looking Forward Deadline: 2nd May, 12pm Conference: 9th June, at The University of Birmingham and Online via Zoom. The University of Birmingham’s student-led ROLES Sexuality and Gender Studies Network is delighted to announce the Call for Papers for its 14th Annual Conference. We welcome 250-word abstracts - along with a 50-100-word bio - for 20-minute paper presentations, as well as proposals for presentations that break the mold of conventional academic conference papers. Go to https://rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/conferences for more information and to submit an abstract.
April 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
rebeccahlamford.bsky.social
I'm helping run this, so please help us spread the word and get involved if you'd like! Always an exciting and supportive conference, I've enjoyed presenting in previous years 😊
rolesbham.bsky.social ROLES Sexuality & Gender Studies Network @rolesbham.bsky.social · Apr 10
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!
Poster announcing a Call for Papers Theme: Looking Back, Looking Forward Deadline: 2nd May, 12pm Conference: 9th June, at The University of Birmingham and Online via Zoom. The University of Birmingham’s student-led ROLES Sexuality and Gender Studies Network is delighted to announce the Call for Papers for its 14th Annual Conference. We welcome 250-word abstracts - along with a 50-100-word bio - for 20-minute paper presentations, as well as proposals for presentations that break the mold of conventional academic conference papers. Go to https://rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/conferences for more information and to submit an abstract.
April 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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xanthepajarillo.bsky.social Xanthe Pajarillo (on hiatus 🌙 back in dec) @xanthepajarillo.bsky.social · Nov 16
🩸PARTICIPANTS NEEDED🩸 Are you a parent of a child who loves #horror? Based in the UK or Ireland?

Seeking child interviewees & filmmakers aged 9-15 for a University of Birmingham UK study on children’s opinions of the horror genre!

✨ Please share ✨ & see flyer for details:
March 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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goodlawproject.org
It costs money for GB News to pump hate into Britain's homes. Much of that money comes from Sky, which also makes much play of being a force for good. We've made it so easy for you to write and politely ask Sky's Chief Executive to stop funding hate. action.goodlawproject.org/sky-stop-fun...
Sky must stop funding hate speech
CW: Homophobia, hate speech Sky launched its programme for Pride 2024 with a ringing declaration the company was “proud to celebrate LGBTQ+ stories”. But while it was posting shiny videos claiming to ...
action.goodlawproject.org
February 15, 2025 at 6:50 AM
rebeccahlamford.bsky.social
If you see this post, quote with a bridge from your gallery.
A wooden bridge over a moat, leading from a pathway to the arched entrance of the ruined Beaumaris castle.
January 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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leemartxn.bsky.social
If people are interested - here's a petition going round re the cass review and the restrictions put on the healthcare for trans youth

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

#trans #transgender #nonbinary #transmasc #transfemme #transyouth #transkids #ukgovernment #ukpolitics
A screenshot from the UK government website that reads Petitions UK Government and Parliament Petition An independent evaluation of the Cass review on child gender services We believe that trans healthcare should be based on unbiased research that is peer reviewed. We think that the Cass review's findings have led to restrictive practices that are being directly felt by transgender children. More details Sign this petition 3,983 signatures
December 15, 2024 at 7:57 PM
rebeccahlamford.bsky.social
This questionnaire is now closed, thank you to all participants! Updates coming soon 😊
rebeccahlamford.bsky.social Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · Nov 18
Black asexuals and aces of colour in the UK and Ireland, I need you...to fill out a questionnaire about asexual tv/media representations and their impacts on you. Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions and help me make my research not be yet another look at white asexuals... Please share!
Recruitment poster saying: “recruiting participants for a questionnaire about asexual representations on television Participants must be 18+, live in the British Isles, and identify as asexual/on the asexual spectrum (including questioning an ace identity) What’s involved? You will be asked questions surrounding likes/dislikes, impacts of media, favourite representations and preferred types of ace media. The questionnaire should take 30-45 minutes to complete. For more information, and to complete the questionnaire go to: Https://tinyurl.Com/acetvquestions This research has been approved by the University of Birmingham ethical review team, reference number ern_1778-jun2024. if you have any questions, please contact rebecca humphreys-lamford (rah191@student.bham.ac.uk)”
December 12, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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rebeccahlamford.bsky.social
Black asexuals and aces of colour in the UK and Ireland, there's still time to have your voice heard about your thoughts on asexual tv and media representation! Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions to complete a questionnaire about this - anonymous, and most questions are optional. Please share! 💜
Poster saying 'Calling all Black asexuals and aces of colour (18+) in the UK and Ireland, wanting to have your voice heard about your opinions on asexual media representation? Complete the questionnaire linked below. For more information, and to complete the questionnaire go to https://tinyurl.com/acetvquestions The questionnaire should take 30-45 minutes to complete. This research has been approved by the University of Birmingham ethical review team, reference number ern_1778-jun2024. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (rah191@student.bham.ac.uk)'
December 3, 2024 at 11:55 AM
rebeccahlamford.bsky.social
Black asexuals and aces of colour in the UK and Ireland, there's still time to have your voice heard about your thoughts on asexual tv and media representation! Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions to complete a questionnaire about this - anonymous, and most questions are optional. Please share! 💜
Poster saying 'Calling all Black asexuals and aces of colour (18+) in the UK and Ireland, wanting to have your voice heard about your opinions on asexual media representation? Complete the questionnaire linked below. For more information, and to complete the questionnaire go to https://tinyurl.com/acetvquestions The questionnaire should take 30-45 minutes to complete. This research has been approved by the University of Birmingham ethical review team, reference number ern_1778-jun2024. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (rah191@student.bham.ac.uk)'
December 3, 2024 at 11:55 AM
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asexuality-handbook.com
Some people argue that asexuals should be excluded from LGBT+ spaces because they're straight-passing. They aren't. But even if they were, are you seriously suggesting it's fine for them to be forced into the closet their whole life?
November 22, 2024 at 4:57 PM
rebeccahlamford.bsky.social
Please share! Reminder that most questions are optional, so you can come and say as little or as much as you'd like, I just really want more Black voices in this research cos ace communities/research/representations are far too white, and that needs to change...
rebeccahlamford.bsky.social Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · Nov 18
Black asexuals and aces of colour in the UK and Ireland, I need you...to fill out a questionnaire about asexual tv/media representations and their impacts on you. Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions and help me make my research not be yet another look at white asexuals... Please share!
Recruitment poster saying: “recruiting participants for a questionnaire about asexual representations on television Participants must be 18+, live in the British Isles, and identify as asexual/on the asexual spectrum (including questioning an ace identity) What’s involved? You will be asked questions surrounding likes/dislikes, impacts of media, favourite representations and preferred types of ace media. The questionnaire should take 30-45 minutes to complete. For more information, and to complete the questionnaire go to: Https://tinyurl.Com/acetvquestions This research has been approved by the University of Birmingham ethical review team, reference number ern_1778-jun2024. if you have any questions, please contact rebecca humphreys-lamford (rah191@student.bham.ac.uk)”
November 22, 2024 at 4:37 PM
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eloisebparr.bsky.social
As I’m nearing thesis submission, I’m looking for postdoc research and/or teaching positions for the new year. My research interests are metaphor, corpus discourse analysis, health communication, and pregnancy discourse. I’m also interested in disability and neurodivergence due to lived experience.
November 22, 2024 at 10:36 AM