Sandra Willson's posthumously published memoir, mostly written in prison, is an extraordinary account of trauma, resilience and the tragic result of criminalising & pathologising homosexuality. Review by Sarah Attfield at The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand. theconversation.com/i-did-not-dare…

This is a completely bonkers interpretation of the Forstater tribunal result. Forstater won because CGD had no policies in place and SENT EMAILS saying they were discriminating against her because of her belief. That doesn't mean 'women are free to say what they believe'.

Are you an ECR working on Gender & Sexuality? Want to find out 'what works' when it comes to building external partnerships? Come along to the The British Academy 's ECR Networking Day to share expertise, pool ideas, and explore potential collaborations. tickettailor.com/events/earlyca…

Come on Lionesses!!! It's coming home!

Do you like queer history? Recording stories? Are you online savvy? Join our remote oral history interview training in September. Free for project volunteers. Find out more: lok.gires.org.uk/event/get-free…

Tube on strike, I dawdled to Paddington on Friday. Passing the old wrought iron sign for Pizza Express, I was reminded of an event 30+ years ago, when I got caught up in a drama that resulted in a divorce, two marriages and many changed lives. It began with a heart attack 🧵

This is really good. Has simple, straightforward interventions that are low key, not about having a stand off or a fight, but tactical disruption. Please share.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Non-binary UK university students, we need you to help us imagine the higher education of the future. Workshops taking place in London, Brighton, Manchester, Glasgow and online. More info and to apply here: forms.gle/r3RoHVzHSmSjLB…

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS - looking for interviewees for my PhD project on the social lives of LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people in London from 1970-2000. If you’re interested or have any questions please get in touch. Please RT and share with anyone you think may want to take part!

Ever wanted to create a queer history exhibition? Join our hands-on training & be part of a pioneering curator team. Last 3 free places! Starting this Sat 19/11 @ejscott201 Bishopsgate Institute RT Consortium Social Broadcasts Verusca Calabria Centre for Queer History Info: shorturl.at/hIZ03

📢FAO History Teachers📢 Supporting LGBT+ & Queer Histories in Schools🏳️‍🌈 Knowledge Exchange Project🤩 KS3/4 teachers are invited to attend our upcoming workshop on Sat, 25 Feb, 10– 4.30, in London: eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-l… #KS3 #KS4 #historyteacher #teachertwitter #ukedchat

This is really disappointing and it's also totally predictable. Haters gonna hate BUT there are a few things you can do to help prevent this from happening in your exhibit. artsprofessional.co.uk/news/exclusive…

The Italian government has removed lesbian mothers from their children’s birth certificates and has banned surrogacy. London LGBTIQA+ Greens joined the protest outside the Italian Embassy today in solidarity. Viva la mama lesbica! #LesbiansAreMothersToo thepinknews.com/2023/08/02/les…

🚨 The Parliamentary History Essay Prize 2023 is open! The winner will receive £500 and have their essay published in Parliamentary History The submission deadline is 2 Oct 2023 For details 👇 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/1… @WileyHumanities History Of Parliament #twitterstorians #Parliament 🧵1/3

History teachers- found this excellent set of resources from Bob Mills and Rebecca Jennings on Supporting LGBTQ+ Histories in Schools- lots of ideas for including even more stories at KS3/KS4 ucl.ac.uk/history/suppor…. Rebecca Jennings UCL History #historyteacher #LGBTQ

Very excited to receive a box of shiny new books in the post this morning. My new monograph, 'Lesbian Intimacies and Family Life: Desire, Domesticity and Kinship in Britain and Australia, 1945-2000' has finally made its way out into the world!