Willem Stander
@willemjstander.bsky.social
Research Fellow (University of Birmingham) working on projects supporting the LGBTQ+ community & young people in care. Living in Brighton. He/him. Follow my work here: https://linktr.ee/wjstander
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Understanding protective and risk factors in preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ youth in the UK
LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to attempt suicide in comparison to their cisgender, heterosexual peers. Despite a UK national suicide prevention strategy, there have been minimal efforts to address t...
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Our new UK study about protective & risk factors in preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ youth is now out! 🌈
We surveyed 9,666 LGBTQ+ youth (13-24), identifying top predictors of suicidality: LGBTQ+ victimisation, conversion therapy, food insecurity, non-affirming school climate
doi.org/10.1080/0020...
We surveyed 9,666 LGBTQ+ youth (13-24), identifying top predictors of suicidality: LGBTQ+ victimisation, conversion therapy, food insecurity, non-affirming school climate
doi.org/10.1080/0020...
Our new UK study about protective & risk factors in preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ youth is now out! 🌈
We surveyed 9,666 LGBTQ+ youth (13-24), identifying top predictors of suicidality: LGBTQ+ victimisation, conversion therapy, food insecurity, non-affirming school climate
doi.org/10.1080/0020...
We surveyed 9,666 LGBTQ+ youth (13-24), identifying top predictors of suicidality: LGBTQ+ victimisation, conversion therapy, food insecurity, non-affirming school climate
doi.org/10.1080/0020...
Understanding protective and risk factors in preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ youth in the UK
LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to attempt suicide in comparison to their cisgender, heterosexual peers. Despite a UK national suicide prevention strategy, there have been minimal efforts to address t...
doi.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Our new UK study about protective & risk factors in preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ youth is now out! 🌈
We surveyed 9,666 LGBTQ+ youth (13-24), identifying top predictors of suicidality: LGBTQ+ victimisation, conversion therapy, food insecurity, non-affirming school climate
doi.org/10.1080/0020...
We surveyed 9,666 LGBTQ+ youth (13-24), identifying top predictors of suicidality: LGBTQ+ victimisation, conversion therapy, food insecurity, non-affirming school climate
doi.org/10.1080/0020...
Exciting news: our NIHR-funded COLLAGE study is now officially underway at @imh-uob.bsky.social, exploring how care-experienced young people in England seek mental health support.
We’re also thrilled to welcome @errwallace.bsky.social to the research team! 🌈🧠
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/na...
We’re also thrilled to welcome @errwallace.bsky.social to the research team! 🌈🧠
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/na...
New study to explore how care-experienced young people seek mental health support - University of Birmingham
NIHR-funded research project will explore barriers and resources for young people seeking mental health support in England.
www.birmingham.ac.uk
August 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Exciting news: our NIHR-funded COLLAGE study is now officially underway at @imh-uob.bsky.social, exploring how care-experienced young people in England seek mental health support.
We’re also thrilled to welcome @errwallace.bsky.social to the research team! 🌈🧠
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/na...
We’re also thrilled to welcome @errwallace.bsky.social to the research team! 🌈🧠
www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/na...
📣Excited to share that our study about care-experienced young people's mental health help-seeking is one of 14 studies funded through the NIHR Research Programme for Social Care! Thrilled to lead this w/ @jasonschaub.bsky.social & @jrkeemink.bsky.social
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-re...
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-re...
www.nihr.ac.uk
June 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
📣Excited to share that our study about care-experienced young people's mental health help-seeking is one of 14 studies funded through the NIHR Research Programme for Social Care! Thrilled to lead this w/ @jasonschaub.bsky.social & @jrkeemink.bsky.social
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-re...
www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-re...
Job opportunity for a Full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate on a study about LGBTQ+ inclusive home care provision for older people (the LEAP study), led by the incredible Dr @jrkeemink.bsky.social & Prof Paul Willis. Deadline: 11/06/2025.
🔗https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SSS-008-25-R
🔗https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SSS-008-25-R
Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Research Associate
Are you a dedicated and skilled Research Associate who has the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data? Would you like to be part of an exciting, funded project that is foc...
jobs.kent.ac.uk
June 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Job opportunity for a Full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate on a study about LGBTQ+ inclusive home care provision for older people (the LEAP study), led by the incredible Dr @jrkeemink.bsky.social & Prof Paul Willis. Deadline: 11/06/2025.
🔗https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SSS-008-25-R
🔗https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SSS-008-25-R
🚨 We're recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIHR-funded study exploring mental health help-seeking among care-experienced young people in England.
📅 Deadline: 01/06/2025
🔗 More details here: shorturl.at/EK0YD
Please share with your networks!
📅 Deadline: 01/06/2025
🔗 More details here: shorturl.at/EK0YD
Please share with your networks!
Research Fellow - School of Psychology - 105743 - Grade 7
The post holder will create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within a specific research project funded by the NIHR Research Programme for Soci...
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May 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚨 We're recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIHR-funded study exploring mental health help-seeking among care-experienced young people in England.
📅 Deadline: 01/06/2025
🔗 More details here: shorturl.at/EK0YD
Please share with your networks!
📅 Deadline: 01/06/2025
🔗 More details here: shorturl.at/EK0YD
Please share with your networks!
Became a British Citizen today (at long last)
May 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Became a British Citizen today (at long last)
Last Chance to Register! Don't miss out on this exciting symposium about advancing LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience, featuring renowned UK & international speakers 🌈
🗓️ Registrations Close: 30th April (end of day)
📅 Symposium Date: 22nd May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🗓️ Registrations Close: 30th April (end of day)
📅 Symposium Date: 22nd May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
April 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Last Chance to Register! Don't miss out on this exciting symposium about advancing LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience, featuring renowned UK & international speakers 🌈
🗓️ Registrations Close: 30th April (end of day)
📅 Symposium Date: 22nd May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🗓️ Registrations Close: 30th April (end of day)
📅 Symposium Date: 22nd May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Join us at the INQYR UK Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health, Well-being & Resilience! There's limited time left to register!
🗓️ Date: 22 May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 Website: lnkd.in/eikkBZ_K
Don't miss out on our exciting programme featuring fantastic speakers and leaders in their fields.
🗓️ Date: 22 May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 Website: lnkd.in/eikkBZ_K
Don't miss out on our exciting programme featuring fantastic speakers and leaders in their fields.
April 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Join us at the INQYR UK Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health, Well-being & Resilience! There's limited time left to register!
🗓️ Date: 22 May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 Website: lnkd.in/eikkBZ_K
Don't miss out on our exciting programme featuring fantastic speakers and leaders in their fields.
🗓️ Date: 22 May
📍 Location: Birmingham
🔗 Website: lnkd.in/eikkBZ_K
Don't miss out on our exciting programme featuring fantastic speakers and leaders in their fields.
Reposted by Willem Stander
📣 Attention Primary Care & Social Care Professionals!
Are you supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of suicide & self-harm in the West Midlands or South West Peninsula area? We invite you to participate in an important research study.
More information below!
Are you supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of suicide & self-harm in the West Midlands or South West Peninsula area? We invite you to participate in an important research study.
More information below!
April 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
📣 Attention Primary Care & Social Care Professionals!
Are you supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of suicide & self-harm in the West Midlands or South West Peninsula area? We invite you to participate in an important research study.
More information below!
Are you supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of suicide & self-harm in the West Midlands or South West Peninsula area? We invite you to participate in an important research study.
More information below!
Reposted by Willem Stander
📣 Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out – there's still time to register!
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
April 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
📣 Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out – there's still time to register!
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Funded PhD opportunity about LGBTQ+ people & adult social care with an incredible supervisory team at the University of Bristol consisting of Profs @jasonschaub.bsky.social & David Abbott. Applications due 15/05/25 with PhD starting September 2025. More info here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMP621/p...
PhD Studentship: LGBTQ+ people and adult social care at University of Bristol
Discover a PhD Studentship: LGBTQ+ people and adult social care on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other PhD opportunities.
www.jobs.ac.uk
April 8, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Funded PhD opportunity about LGBTQ+ people & adult social care with an incredible supervisory team at the University of Bristol consisting of Profs @jasonschaub.bsky.social & David Abbott. Applications due 15/05/25 with PhD starting September 2025. More info here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMP621/p...
Reposted by Willem Stander
Check out this starter pack to follow all the members of our partnership currently on Bluesky!
April 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Check out this starter pack to follow all the members of our partnership currently on Bluesky!
📣 Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out – there's still time to register!
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
April 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
📣 Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out – there's still time to register!
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Seaside stroll before work ❤️
April 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Seaside stroll before work ❤️
Exciting news! @unibirmingham.bsky.social & @inqyr.bsky.social are thrilled to co-host a symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health & resilience. Join us on 22 May 2025 for this important event.
Check out the press release below for more details (incl. a quote from me 😊)
🔗 shorturl.at/SSU7n
Check out the press release below for more details (incl. a quote from me 😊)
🔗 shorturl.at/SSU7n
University of Birmingham to host INQYR symposium to enhance LGBTQ+ health and resilience - University of Birmingham
A symposium hosted by the University of Birmingham and INQYR, will examine the diverse factors shaping the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
shorturl.at
March 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Exciting news! @unibirmingham.bsky.social & @inqyr.bsky.social are thrilled to co-host a symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health & resilience. Join us on 22 May 2025 for this important event.
Check out the press release below for more details (incl. a quote from me 😊)
🔗 shorturl.at/SSU7n
Check out the press release below for more details (incl. a quote from me 😊)
🔗 shorturl.at/SSU7n
📣 Registration now open for the INQYR UK Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by @inqyr.bsky.social & @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 Register here: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so register ASAP!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by @inqyr.bsky.social & @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 Register here: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so register ASAP!
March 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
📣 Registration now open for the INQYR UK Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by @inqyr.bsky.social & @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 Register here: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so register ASAP!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by @inqyr.bsky.social & @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 Register here: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so register ASAP!
Reposted by Willem Stander
Still time to submit your proposal for our @ctsgbrighton.bsky.social scholarship for a PhD project on trans / NB inclusion & wellbeing (w me supervising).
The application isn't huge, so even if you've not started yet it's not too late 👍
The application isn't huge, so even if you've not started yet it's not too late 👍
University of Brighton & @CottinghamTrust launch one of the UK’s first PhD scholarships focusing on trans & non-binary inclusion ⚧
The landmark initiative provides an opportunity to advance research that drives equality & transforms lives. Find out more bit.ly/42gt3Gn
The landmark initiative provides an opportunity to advance research that drives equality & transforms lives. Find out more bit.ly/42gt3Gn
Funded PhD project in trans and non-binary inclusion
An opportunity to develop a PhD project around trans and non-binary inclusion within health and social care.
bit.ly
March 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Still time to submit your proposal for our @ctsgbrighton.bsky.social scholarship for a PhD project on trans / NB inclusion & wellbeing (w me supervising).
The application isn't huge, so even if you've not started yet it's not too late 👍
The application isn't huge, so even if you've not started yet it's not too late 👍
Reposted by Willem Stander
Hello Bluesky! 👋 We are INQYR (International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience), a SSHRC-funded interdisciplinary and multilingual international research partnership designed to understand and support the resilience of LGBTQIA2S+ youth through technology-engaged research.
March 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hello Bluesky! 👋 We are INQYR (International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience), a SSHRC-funded interdisciplinary and multilingual international research partnership designed to understand and support the resilience of LGBTQIA2S+ youth through technology-engaged research.
Reposted by Willem Stander
Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so please register now!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so please register now!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience — INQYR
www.inqyr.org
February 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so please register now!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so please register now!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
Sunny lunch break with a new book!
March 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Sunny lunch break with a new book!
Reposted by Willem Stander
Our online launch is only a few hours away! Hear from an exciting line-up of expert panellists, including researchers, clinicians, and lived experience advocates, as we discuss youth mental health and service innovation.
📅 When? TODAY, 2–3:30 PM (GMT)
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4
📅 When? TODAY, 2–3:30 PM (GMT)
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4
ATTUNE Research Study Launch Event
Join us for the exciting launch of ATTUNE, which investigates how the voluntary sector supports young people at risk of self-harm & suicide
shorturl.at
February 27, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Our online launch is only a few hours away! Hear from an exciting line-up of expert panellists, including researchers, clinicians, and lived experience advocates, as we discuss youth mental health and service innovation.
📅 When? TODAY, 2–3:30 PM (GMT)
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4
📅 When? TODAY, 2–3:30 PM (GMT)
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4
Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so please register now!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so please register now!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience — INQYR
www.inqyr.org
February 27, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so please register now!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025
🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
Space is limited, so please register now!
This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
Reposted by Willem Stander
Our call for papers for the 2025 conference is now open!
The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research
For more information see:
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social
The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research
For more information see:
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Our call for papers for the 2025 conference is now open!
The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research
For more information see:
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social
The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research
For more information see:
warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa...
@mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social
Join @attunestudy.bsky.social 's launch event! Funded by Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, the ATTUNE study is focused on how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide & self-harm. Don't miss our expert panel discussion. Register now!
1 week left! Register now for our free online launch event! Watch this video featuring ZeZe Sohawon, one of our panellists & young advisors, to learn more about the ATTUNE study & its importance.
📅 27 Feb, 2–3:30 PM (GMT) (Online)
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4
📅 27 Feb, 2–3:30 PM (GMT) (Online)
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4
February 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Join @attunestudy.bsky.social 's launch event! Funded by Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, the ATTUNE study is focused on how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide & self-harm. Don't miss our expert panel discussion. Register now!
9 days left to submit your abstracts for the INQYR UK Symposium focused on advancing LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience!
🔗 Abstract Submission: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🗓️ Abstract Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Symposium registration now open. We hope to see you there!
🔗 Abstract Submission: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🗓️ Abstract Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Symposium registration now open. We hope to see you there!
February 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
9 days left to submit your abstracts for the INQYR UK Symposium focused on advancing LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience!
🔗 Abstract Submission: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🗓️ Abstract Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Symposium registration now open. We hope to see you there!
🔗 Abstract Submission: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
🗓️ Abstract Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Symposium registration now open. We hope to see you there!