Sarah Barnard
@sarahbarnard.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Contemporary Work at Loughborough University, UK. Interested in equality, diversity and inclusion, technology, work and higher education. Views my own.
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"Trans people could be asked about whether they should be accessing single-sex services based on their physical appearance."
No. not "trans people". ANYONE. This moral panic leads inexorably to the policing of women based on their appearance deemed to be "unfeminine".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No. not "trans people". ANYONE. This moral panic leads inexorably to the policing of women based on their appearance deemed to be "unfeminine".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"Trans people could be asked about whether they should be accessing single-sex services based on their physical appearance."
No. not "trans people". ANYONE. This moral panic leads inexorably to the policing of women based on their appearance deemed to be "unfeminine".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No. not "trans people". ANYONE. This moral panic leads inexorably to the policing of women based on their appearance deemed to be "unfeminine".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Anti-migrant rhetoric is hurting the health and wellbeing of the population and is therefore a major public health issue.
The prejudice & division propaganda has consequences in terms of mental health, workforce morale & capacity, stigma & barriers to access support, feelings of safety & security.
The prejudice & division propaganda has consequences in terms of mental health, workforce morale & capacity, stigma & barriers to access support, feelings of safety & security.
October 17, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Anti-migrant rhetoric is hurting the health and wellbeing of the population and is therefore a major public health issue.
The prejudice & division propaganda has consequences in terms of mental health, workforce morale & capacity, stigma & barriers to access support, feelings of safety & security.
The prejudice & division propaganda has consequences in terms of mental health, workforce morale & capacity, stigma & barriers to access support, feelings of safety & security.
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Is it national poetry day? Time for this masterpiece
October 2, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Is it national poetry day? Time for this masterpiece
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does anyone here have any leads for toolkits/resources for organizations preparing for and responding to targeted (political) harassment?
im only finding resources about cyberbullying (of individuals) but im looking for eg how charities respond to hostile journalism and social media pile ons
im only finding resources about cyberbullying (of individuals) but im looking for eg how charities respond to hostile journalism and social media pile ons
September 8, 2025 at 6:39 AM
does anyone here have any leads for toolkits/resources for organizations preparing for and responding to targeted (political) harassment?
im only finding resources about cyberbullying (of individuals) but im looking for eg how charities respond to hostile journalism and social media pile ons
im only finding resources about cyberbullying (of individuals) but im looking for eg how charities respond to hostile journalism and social media pile ons
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Call for Papers
WES accepting full papers on the relationship between earning and learning, redressing the invisibility and marginalisation of student workers.
Deadline for submission 27 February 2026. Full CFP below.
www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26914/...
WES accepting full papers on the relationship between earning and learning, redressing the invisibility and marginalisation of student workers.
Deadline for submission 27 February 2026. Full CFP below.
www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26914/...
August 4, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Call for Papers
WES accepting full papers on the relationship between earning and learning, redressing the invisibility and marginalisation of student workers.
Deadline for submission 27 February 2026. Full CFP below.
www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26914/...
WES accepting full papers on the relationship between earning and learning, redressing the invisibility and marginalisation of student workers.
Deadline for submission 27 February 2026. Full CFP below.
www.britsoc.co.uk/media/26914/...
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UK sculptor Barbara Hepworth's garden, St.Ives, Cornwall, UK #WomensArt
July 29, 2025 at 6:14 AM
UK sculptor Barbara Hepworth's garden, St.Ives, Cornwall, UK #WomensArt
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Disability is not a moral failing
It’s not something a person chooses, nor can they “try harder” out of it
Most of us will experience disability at some point in our lives
You can be born disabled, it can happen suddenly due to accident or illness or be the result of aging
It’s a part of life
It’s not something a person chooses, nor can they “try harder” out of it
Most of us will experience disability at some point in our lives
You can be born disabled, it can happen suddenly due to accident or illness or be the result of aging
It’s a part of life
July 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Disability is not a moral failing
It’s not something a person chooses, nor can they “try harder” out of it
Most of us will experience disability at some point in our lives
You can be born disabled, it can happen suddenly due to accident or illness or be the result of aging
It’s a part of life
It’s not something a person chooses, nor can they “try harder” out of it
Most of us will experience disability at some point in our lives
You can be born disabled, it can happen suddenly due to accident or illness or be the result of aging
It’s a part of life
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SCA are hosting a workshop as part of ‘Divergent Minds in the Archive’, an EDI Caucus-funded project investigating neurodivergence and archives.
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
June 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
SCA are hosting a workshop as part of ‘Divergent Minds in the Archive’, an EDI Caucus-funded project investigating neurodivergence and archives.
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
Find out more and apply to take part: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/call-...
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"Equity, diversity and inclusion is under attack but it should be an increasingly important consideration for universities," writes @lborouniversity.bsky.social's Denise Coles. She explains how to build an anti-discriminatory institution: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/foste... #EDI #diversity
To foster belonging, make a cultural shift
Here’s how to hone your EDI practices and make your university an anti-discriminatory institution
www.timeshighereducation.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:49 AM
"Equity, diversity and inclusion is under attack but it should be an increasingly important consideration for universities," writes @lborouniversity.bsky.social's Denise Coles. She explains how to build an anti-discriminatory institution: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/foste... #EDI #diversity
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She has the courage of s Lioness
Gisele Pelicot, The most influential woman of 2025
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gise...
Gisele Pelicot, The most influential woman of 2025
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gise...
Gisèle Pelicot named The Independent’s most influential woman of 2025
The remarkable French grandmother and now global icon tops the 2025 Influence List of 50 exceptional women, from campaigners to politicians, businesswomen to television stars, sports champions to arti...
www.independent.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
She has the courage of s Lioness
Gisele Pelicot, The most influential woman of 2025
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gise...
Gisele Pelicot, The most influential woman of 2025
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gise...
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Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
February 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
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Apropos of nothing in particular: I know some people prefer videos, but if you must do a video guide to <thing>, please also do a written piece so that those of us who don't want to sit through a long video can scan the written piece for the bits we need. Thank you.
February 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Apropos of nothing in particular: I know some people prefer videos, but if you must do a video guide to <thing>, please also do a written piece so that those of us who don't want to sit through a long video can scan the written piece for the bits we need. Thank you.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Your regular reminder that the revenue of the entire UK fishing industry is half a billion pounds less than the University of Manchester
We’re not talking fisheries with Farage again when the world is burning and Starmer tries to get at least some kind of rapprochement with Brussels to help British companies? #Today #groundhogday
February 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Your regular reminder that the revenue of the entire UK fishing industry is half a billion pounds less than the University of Manchester
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The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on
January 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on
Part way through the jigsaw, contemplating a new year. Not a fan of 2024, as it sucked in lots of ways. Keep on, keeping on x
December 31, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Part way through the jigsaw, contemplating a new year. Not a fan of 2024, as it sucked in lots of ways. Keep on, keeping on x
Is it time to get a jigsaw out yet? I feel like it's too soon
December 15, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Is it time to get a jigsaw out yet? I feel like it's too soon
Today my mood is Ben Affleck
November 30, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Today my mood is Ben Affleck
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Interesting retraction by @elsevierconnect.bsky.social Science of the Total Environment journal.
I flagged this paper for image problems, but the journal retracted it because the peer review were submitted using false identities.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
pubpeer.com/publications...
I flagged this paper for image problems, but the journal retracted it because the peer review were submitted using false identities.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
pubpeer.com/publications...
RETRACTED: Toxicity of spike fragments SARS-CoV-2 S protein for zebrafish: A tool to study its hazardous for human health?
This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy).This article has …
www.sciencedirect.com
November 30, 2024 at 6:41 AM
Interesting retraction by @elsevierconnect.bsky.social Science of the Total Environment journal.
I flagged this paper for image problems, but the journal retracted it because the peer review were submitted using false identities.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
pubpeer.com/publications...
I flagged this paper for image problems, but the journal retracted it because the peer review were submitted using false identities.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
pubpeer.com/publications...
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Launching this today! It’s open access, so everyone can enjoy the work within.
November 27, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Launching this today! It’s open access, so everyone can enjoy the work within.
Introducing my terrible twosome, Luna and Maisie
November 26, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Introducing my terrible twosome, Luna and Maisie
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Interview request! 🧪
I'm looking to interview a scientist on the environmental consequences of small scale / illegal gold mining in Africa & mining in general. It's for my upcoming book!
Know anyone who would be a good fit? Pls let me know!
I'm looking to interview a scientist on the environmental consequences of small scale / illegal gold mining in Africa & mining in general. It's for my upcoming book!
Know anyone who would be a good fit? Pls let me know!
November 24, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Interview request! 🧪
I'm looking to interview a scientist on the environmental consequences of small scale / illegal gold mining in Africa & mining in general. It's for my upcoming book!
Know anyone who would be a good fit? Pls let me know!
I'm looking to interview a scientist on the environmental consequences of small scale / illegal gold mining in Africa & mining in general. It's for my upcoming book!
Know anyone who would be a good fit? Pls let me know!
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Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed.
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
November 24, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed.
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
(Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).
Oh, and here is my book link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
November 21, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Oh, and here is my book link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
I am looking forward to connecting with people here! I really like hearing about research, but also enjoy silly jokes and cat videos :) so I hope this is the right place for all of that....
November 21, 2024 at 3:47 PM
I am looking forward to connecting with people here! I really like hearing about research, but also enjoy silly jokes and cat videos :) so I hope this is the right place for all of that....