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Dr Sophie Doherty
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Lecturer in Law: law and art/humanities, justice, VAWG/GBV, menstruation, visual constitutionalism, and feminism. QUB/ Durham Alumni. PhD FHEA. Belfast.
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📢Registration now open for the online 'Periods are Political' conference. Panels include:

✨Resistance, power, and representation
✨Rights, health, and justice
✨Stigma breakers and law makers

🔗More info & event link at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/periods-ar...
🩸DMs open for queries #menstruation #lawandart
Red background with text that reads: 'Periods are political: the politics of menstruation in activism, art and law.' 1-5pm Wednesday 15 October 2025. Free online conference. With the tagline 'Blood. Power. Justice.'
October 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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📢CFP: 'Periods are Political: The Politics of Menstruation in Activism, Art, and Law' - 15 October 2025📢

Delighted to announce the #CFP for the 'Periods are Political' conference. See poster for more details.
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Abstract submission form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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We are delighted to announce the call for papers for the ‘Periods are Political: The Politics of Menstruation in Activism, Art, and Law’ conference hosted by The Open University. This conference is part of the ‘Free to Bleed: Data Driven Advocacy and Art for Menstrual Justice’ project, funded by the Open Societal Challenges, ‘Challenge Us!’ initiative. To celebrate the launch of the project, we invite you to submit an abstract to our online event taking place on Wednesday 15th October 2025. The aim of this conference is to bring together activists, artists, academics, and all those interested in menstruation to discuss menstrual issues arising in political, activist, artistic, and legal spheres. The event will be held online, but attendees will be invited to take part in future collaborative opportunities and invited to attend a face-to-face event in 2026 relating to the ‘Free to Bleed’ project. We invite you to submit a brief bio and abstract (up to 150 words) as part of a general submission form available in the post. Please note, the method of presentation is open i.e. we invite all mediums of communication in any format including conventional and creative methods. Each presenter will have up to 15 minutes as part of a panel, followed by a Q&A. The deadline for submissions is 5pm 19th September 2025 with acceptance notices sent by 24th September 2025. There will be no charge for those presenting at, or attending, the event.
August 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Delighted to be shortlisted in the Wider Collaboration category at the first FBL Recognising Excellence Awards for my work supporting international partnerships, in particular, the European Distance Education in Law Network (EDELNet) ⚖️ 🎓 ✨
Image of Sophie's nomination that reads: '“I am nominating Sophie for her work supporting international partnerships in the Law School, particularly EDELNet (the European Distance Education in Law Network). Sophie embodies the values of openness to people and places, understands the importance of strong external relationships and how to develop them, and approaches her work in a highly inclusive and collaborative way.
June 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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On Friday I attended the OU degree ceremony at Croke Park, Dublin. Guest speaker and alumna, Gillian Quinn, delivered a powerful message: there's a pathway for everyone at the OU. Congratulations to all graduates and a massive well done to those behind the scenes who make it all happen✨🎓 #OUFamily
Photograph of Sophie with a glass of prosecco at the degree ceremony in Croke Park.
June 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Now that it's official, I'm over the moon to say I've been appointed the Faculty of Business and Law Media Fellow
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Looking forward to developing media projects and strengthening links between the university’s broadcasting activity, including the BBC #irishwomeninmedia
Photograph of Sophie at the OU office in Belfast.
February 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Looking forward to presenting 'Implementing Arts in Legal Education' @connectinglegaled.bsky.social on Tuesday 28th January. If you're interested in coming along, get in touch with CLE or send me a DM ⚖️🌟🎨 #lawandart #legaleducation
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January 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Wonderful evening in Belfast at the 'Women In Revolt! Talk with the Exhibitions Curator, Linsey Young' @cqaf.bsky.social. Such an important exhibition and an inspirational curator. Looking forward to collecting my copy of the 'Women in Revolt!' book 📚 #womeninrevolt #lawandart #feminism
January 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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An introductory post:
1. I'm a Lecturer in Law at The Open University
2. Passionate about all things Law and Art/Law and Humanities
3. Specialise in law, art, and feminism
4. Usually with Bruce, my Research Companion (pictured below)
5. Happily based in #Belfast

#newhere #lawandart
Photograph of Sophie and Bruce on a hike; Bruce is inside Sophie's coat ( very cold morning!) Photo of Sophie with Bruce sitting on her knee at a Parisian Brasserie.
December 2, 2024 at 1:15 PM