Martino, W. (2026). Reflecting on teachers’ safety, belonging and thriving in times of resurgent, far-right anti-gender politics. Pedagogy, Culture & Society, 1–19. doi.org/10.1080/1468...

Reflecting on teachers’ safety, belonging and thriving in times of resurgent, far-right anti-gender politics

In this paper, I draw on literature that provides theoretical and empirical insights into far-right‑motivated anti-gender politics and situate it within the study of education. I do so as a basis f...

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🎓 The 2027 Jean Martin Award is open for nominations! Know an outstanding sociology PhD thesis? Eligible theses must have been awarded by an Australian institution between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2027. 🗓️ Nominations close 2 March 2027. Details: tasa.org.au/content.aspx... #Sociology

Please come along to the launch of this book on the 10 November, info and registration here events.humanitix.com/book-launch-... @schoolsforall-au.bsky.social @deldemucan.bsky.social @herdjournal.bsky.social @australianare.bsky.social @ecer-eera.bsky.social @aare-gscs.bsky.social @springernature.com

Book Launch – Letters to Paulo Freire: Radical Dialogues on Democratic Education and Courage by Dr Jorge Knijnik

This interactive book launch of Letters to Paulo Freire: Radical Dialogues on Democratic Education and Courage (Springer, 2026) is inspired by Paulo Freire.

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New Book Alert! 📚🚨 Huge congratulations to @jorgeous24.bsky.social on the release of his new book, “Letters to Paulo Freire: Radical Dialogues on Democratic Education and Courage”, published by Springer. Order your copy here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

I've just posted a write-up of what happened over the two days of Schooling and Sexualities 4, including some brief reflections on how it felt organising an academic event on gender and sexuality research in this climate 🌈🎓 @aare-gscs.bsky.social

Reflections on Schooling and Sexualities 4: 30 Years On

On Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 1, 2026, the AARE Gender, Sexuality and Cultural Studies SIG and the Sociology of Education SIG jointly hosted the fourth Schooling and Sexualities …

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I gave a talk at Schooling and Sexualities last week on a keynote panel about the past, present and future of schooling and sexualities research. This is my take on sexuality and relationships education - that perhaps we need to 'assassinate' it to move forward. @aare-gscs.bsky.social 🌈🎓

Could we ‘assassinate’ sexuality education?

This is an adaptation of a talk I gave at the Schooling and Sexualities Conference at Adelaide University on Wednesday, September 30. This talk was part of a keynote panel discussion titled ‘…

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Schooling and Sexualities 4 begins today! We're looking forward to sharing key insights from this important decennial conference.

Abstracts for this conference are due on Monday!

AARE Gender, Sexualities and Cultural Studies SIG@aare-gscs.bsky.social · 4mo ago

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CFP! 🌈🎓 Schooling and Sexualities 4 will take place at Adelaide University on September 30 and October 1 2026. Abstract submissions are now open: shorturl.at/F2Zuu

Have you read first online #OA article by Jacqueline Willis & Erika K. Smith '‘I go in... I teach and I go home. I may as well be any other person. It would not make any difference’: experiences from the periphery of the academy' in AER? https://loom.ly/ZFvEcVo

‘I go in... I teach and I go home. I may as well be any other person. It would not make any difference’: experiences from the periphery of the academy - The Australian Educational Researcher

Most academic staff in Australia are employed casually and on teaching-focused contracts, with little opportunity for research or advancement. This paper presents findings from a project undertaken at an Australian university and its pathway institution investigating casual academics’ experiences as peripheral members of the academy. Survey data from 59 casual academics and 13 follow-up interviews revealed several themes, including experiences of exclusion, lack of recognition and unpaid work...

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Welcome to the refreshed EduResearch Matters. We’re delighted to welcome you to the blog’s new home. https://loom.ly/Z6IveIE

Welcome to the refreshed EduResearch Matters

Welcome to the refreshed EduResearch Matters. We’re delighted to welcome you to the blog’s new home. Over the past few months we’ve refreshed the platform to create a more accessible, intuitive and enjoyable reading experience while preserving everything that makes EduResearch Matters an important platform for voices in education research. You’ll notice a contemporary new look, improved …

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SCHOOLING AND SEXUALITIES 4: REGISTRATIONS OPEN! Our lineup is coming together nicely, and we look forward to welcoming you too! Registration and abstract submission details here: www.aare.edu.au/eventdetails...

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CFP! 🌈🎓 Schooling and Sexualities 4 will take place at Adelaide University on September 30 and October 1 2026. Abstract submissions are now open: shorturl.at/F2Zuu

We are pleased to open the call for nominations for the 2026 Raewyn Connell Award for Leadership in Sexuality, Gender and Queer Educational Research. Details here: https://loom.ly/g8ncM7A

Raewyn Connell Award - Gender, Sexualities & Cultural Studies

Raewyn Connell Award for Leadership in Sexuality, Gender and Queer Educational Research.

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🚨Don't forget that this is the last day to submit your abstract for the AARE Conference! https://loom.ly/3pY-INI In 2026, AARE will offer Conference Bursaries to support attendance at the conference as a way to address equity issues in the education sector. Details available soon

Nominations for the AARE Raewyn Connell Award for Leadership in Sexuality, Gender and Queer Educational Research are now open. If you're an individual mid-career researcher or a team of mid-career researchers in gender, sexuality or queer studies, please nominate! www.aare.edu.au/awards/sig-a...

Raewyn Connell Award - Gender, Sexualities & Cultural Studies

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June is Pride Month. We’re sharing free access to LGBTQIA+ research exploring identity, equity, health, and more. Explore here: https://ow.ly/11q450Z4lk4 #LGBTQIA #AcademicResearch #PrideMonth

Participants sought: 'Challenging masculinities: Male-identifying teachers’ gender-just pedagogical practices in Australia' UniMelb researchers are seeking male-identified, Australian teachers who challenge normative masculinities in their teaching. Please circulate in your networks!

Power x prejudice: risk-based assessment on the vulnerability of female Chinese international students in Australia www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Power x prejudice: risk-based assessment on the vulnerability of female Chinese international students in Australia

Racism and sexism are discriminatory behaviours that are prevalent throughout society, and both have a negative impact on individuals. Further, the intersectionality of racism and sexism has a prof...

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#CFP: Special Issue in Sex Education - 'Preparing Educators for Relationships and Sexuality Education: Critical Perspectives on Teacher Education and Professional Development' 📝 Abstracts due June 12, papers due January 2027. think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

ON TODAY at 12:30pm (AEST) Join us for a special TASA Thursday with Raewyn Connell discussing Trans Lives. Free Zoom webinar 👉 Register now: tasa.org.au/content.aspx... #TASAThursdays #Sociology #GenderStudies

Though we made the decision not to post about the conference sessions live, you can read a short summary of the GSCS SIG's showing at #AARE2025 here, prepared by co-conveners @leannehigham.bsky.social and @barrieshannon.com 🌈🎓

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Some reflections on #AARE2025 https://loom.ly/fe9VHW0

The full program for the 2025 AARE Conference is out now. Check out the fantastic Gender, Sexualities and Cultural Studies sessions we have scheduled! 🌈🎓 #AcademicSky

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Explore the AARE2025 program and learn how to submit your abstract. Showcase your research and engage with national and international education scholars.

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🦉Early Bird Registration ends in two weeks for the 2025 AARE Annual Conference in Newcastle Theme: New connections and directions for educational research The University of Newcastle 30 November to 4 December https://loom.ly/LWpVqe0

This event is coming up next Tuesday - see the registration link below.

AARE Gender, Sexualities and Cultural Studies SIG@aare-gscs.bsky.social · last yr.

Online event: 'Embracing Queer and Trans Frameworks in Qualitative Educational Research: Showing Our Work', Dr Sam Stiegler (University of Melbourne) @samstiegler.bsky.social in conversation with Dr Barrie Shannon (UniSA) @barrieshannon.com 🌈🎓 ⏰ Tue Sep 16, 4:00PM AEST, 6:00PM NZST, all welcome!

Online event: 'Embracing Queer and Trans Frameworks in Qualitative Educational Research: Showing Our Work', Dr Sam Stiegler (University of Melbourne) @samstiegler.bsky.social in conversation with Dr Barrie Shannon (UniSA) @barrieshannon.com 🌈🎓 ⏰ Tue Sep 16, 4:00PM AEST, 6:00PM NZST, all welcome!

Many students bring complex trauma into their university experience. Sarah O’Shea and Maree Martinussen argue practical initiatives grounded within higher education realities are needed. https://loom.ly/fXHkDnA

Trauma awareness: A new priority for higher education

We want to understand how student trauma shows up in university spaces. And we also want to know how institutions might respond.

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The Australian Queer Archives are offering a brand new Research Fellowship - up to $5000 to assist with the expenses of a trip to AQuA to conduct a project on Australian queer history. Applications are due September 1. 🌈🎓 Details are here: queerarchives.org.au/posts/latest...

The federal government’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, has delivered a recipe for racial discord in schools and universities. Jane Kenway on behalf of Educational Researchers for Palestine explains how alternative and superior approaches are available and necessary. https://loom.ly/yQq_-uI

Why Segal’s plan to combat antisemitism in education is dangerous and should be rejected

Alternative and superior approaches are available and necessary - these recognise racism may be experienced differently by different groups.

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Just published our first (open access!) paper from our research with LGBTQ+ young people who have used enabling programs to get into uni. We looked at how class and rurality combined with homophobia and transphobia to create uniquely complicated educational pathways for them 🌈🎓 #EduSky

‘Do I have to go through all of that again?’ Class and rurality as barriers in the higher education pathways of queer students - The Australian Educational Researcher

Though there is a significant, international body of literature on the experiences of queer university students, comparatively little is written about the higher education pathways of queer students, ...

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Very happy to be supported in co-organising this special event on trans futures. And the registrations are going like hotcakes so please sign up!

Social & Political Sciences, UTS@uts-sps.bsky.social · last yr.

The Annual Andrew Jakubowicz lecture 'Envisioning trans futures'. An expert panel will contemplate the radical challenges to trans and gender diverse rights, and the joyful possibilities of social justice research. Tue 26 August, 5pm-7:30pm, CB08.3.008 events.humanitix.com/envisioning-...

New paper alert! Gr8 collaboration with Carioca partners to discuss how media represents sports and homosexuality - and the educational implications of this process journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... (inbox if u want a full pdf) @aare-gscs.bsky.social @netflix.com @westernsydneyu.bsky.social