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Dr Anthony Gifford
@giff95.bsky.social
I like dancing, running, research, and men. (He/Him) 🏳️🌈
Ok, I’m going to ask it… why do influencers hold the lapel mic like it’s an actual mic?
Some days my job feels quite serious and then other days I’m citing “top 10 gayest Pokemon” for a book chapter I am writing ✍️
Do research into Neurodivergence and Sex/Sexuality? Consider submitting an abstract for our special issue in Psychology & Sexuality: think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu... #neurodivergence #neurodiversity #autism #adhd
Neurodivergence and Sex/Sexuality
The purpose of this special issue is to provide a forum for both theoretical and empirical work on the relationships, connections and shared identities between neurodiversity and sexuality.
think.taylorandfrancis.com
I didn’t think I’d be fussed about the cap and gown but honestly, I’m obsessed. Best graduation ever 👨🎓
senior male academics giving a conference paper, after being shown the "one more minute" sign
Erin Dwyer aka Ginger Is A Construct@erindwyer.bsky.social · 4mo agoTime keeping is my passion.
We shouldn't start caring only, and suddenly, when it's an 'elite' research-intensive university. Like climate change we needed to start caring a long time ago and there's no better time to start than now.
First ballet and jazz class since before the PhD… I definitely don’t have my pre-PhD knees 👨🏻🦳 😩
We are days away from Gen Z content creators making reels on “Lockdownmaxxing”
9 days left! There are only 9 days remaining to submit your proposal for the INQYR Beyond Limits Conference 2026! This is your chance to share your research, creative work, or community-based projects that support and uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. 📅 Submission deadline: April 30, 2026
Worth noting here that trans people have systematically and often quite dramatically low bone density, even before we start HRT. We are a population that specifically needs access to sport, but since about 2023 it has been systematically taken away. Parkrun is absolutely vital for trans health.
the PRSD@theprsd.bsky.social · 7mo agoParkrun | making people feel better (and saving the NHS money) New data shows parkrun’s savings to the NHS in key health conditions along with reduced GP and hospital visits
Not sure if your topic fits the conference? It probably does. INQYR Beyond Limits 2026 is built around 3 themes: ✨ Global issues & collaboration 💛 Health & community care 💻 Tech, AI & digital life There’s space for you. 📅 Submit by April 30 More examples coming soon 👀 #INQYR2026 #BeyondLimits
🚨 Study Recruitment 🚨 Not a top. Not a bottom. I’m looking to speak with gay and bisexual men who identify as ‘sides’ (or feel the term resonates) for a research project on identity, relationships, and wellbeing. 📩 anthony.gifford@bcu.ac.uk | 🔗 shorturl.at/4Kawl #MSM #LGBTQResearch #GayMen
I just submitted my abstract 🏳️🌈 💪🏻 you should too!!
INQYR@inqyr.bsky.social · 8mo agoUpdate from us! We’ve extended the deadline for INQYR Conference: Beyond Limits Join us in Toronto (Oct 2, 2026) for a one-day, in-person gathering focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, community, and action We’re still accepting proposals Apply via link in bio NEW DEADLINE: April 30, 2026
🌈 LGBTQ+ research - I would love to hear from you! I am conducting research exploring how activism, identity pride, and community connectedness influence LGBTQ+ experiences Requirements to participate: 18+, identify as LGBTQ+, live in the UK Thank you! Survey link: research.sc/participant/...
PhDone ✅ 🥳 Thank you @daraghmcdermott.bsky.social, Dr Beth Jones & Prof. Rusi Jaspal for all your support! Shout to Professor Adam Bourne (La Trobe University, Melbourne) and Dr Blerina Kellezi (NTU Psychology) for making the viva so enjoyable! @ntupsychology.bsky.social
Humble brag time - proofs for PhD paper number five (!!) are officially submitted, which means the only thing between me and finishing this PhD is the viva. Wild to think I once hoped for three papers, but caffeine, stress, and top-tier supervision said otherwise. Viva, I’m coming for you.
Interested in the social impact of video games? Want to understand how games can make our world better? Attend this webinar at @uniofbathsom.bsky.social on 13/11! Special guests include experts @drkowert.bsky.social & @kathrynbfrancis.bsky.social! Pls share www.bath.ac.uk/events/explo... #videogames
Exploring the Social Impact of Games – ‘The Psychgeist of Popular Culture: The Legend of Zelda’
Join us for this book launch webinar looking at the positive impact of video games.
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The latest #Psychgeist entry has arrived! THE LEGEND OF ZELDA 🗡️ I’m SO excited to read it this weekend ♥️ Thank you @annayahprosser.bsky.social @drkowert.bsky.social 🙏
anyone found this week extra exhausting? autumn daylight hours slapping me hard
🛡️ It's dangerous to go alone, take this! ⚔️ Since 2023, I've been working on a collection that explores what the Legend of Zelda video games can teach us about psychology, social science and our environment. Our collection is available open-access here: playstorypress.org/books/the-ps... #videogames
Never dreamt that I would be able to combine two of my favourite things: The Legend of Zelda and LGBTQ+ Psychology ⚔️ 🏳️🌈 🧠 🎮 Thank you to @annayahprosser.bsky.social and @drkowert.bsky.social for this opportunity! Read my chapter “Smash the pot, break the binary”: works.hcommons.org/records/z0qv...
The Psychgeist of Pop Culture - Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda series captivates millions of players worldwide. We have followed Link, Zelda and Ganon through many quests, timelines and consoles. What can playing the Legend of Zelda games teac...
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Amazing review on @nagingtonuom.bsky.social’s The Moral Lessons of Chemsex boom in the LA REVIEW OF BOOKS! @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 lareviewofbooks.org/article/crui...
Cruising as Moral Practice | Los Angeles Review of Books
Jordan Osserman reads two recent queer theory books exploring the form and chemistry of sex.
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