So excited to be back at Be Curious with our book, Amazing Blood Ties! Looking forward to meeting little (and big) curious minds today! Stop by our stall at Parkinson Court, University of Leeds 10:00-16:00 today! hematopolitics.org/amazing-bloo...

We're happy to share: Amazing Blood Ties! written by Jieun Kim (PI of Hematopolitics) and illustrated by Leigh Bowser. This children’s book introduces kids aged 5–8 to the stories behind blood donation and how we’re all connected. Freely available at: hematopolitics.org/amazing-bloo...

Updated my bio to reflect some upcoming changes - this week marks my last week working with @srsrensoc.bsky.social and @hematopolitics.bsky.social. Next week, I'll be starting at @durhamimh.bsky.social, where I'll be continuing my research on the sensecapes of cancer.

Hematopolitics are taking part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science! This event runs from 18th October to 8th November 2025. We will be introducing 'Amazing Blood Ties!', a children's book on blood donation that she co-created with textile artist Leigh Bowser.

🌍 September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and together we are working to #ConquerSCD! 📚 Identifying pediatric patients with sickle cell disease at high risk of experiencing chronic pain after HSCT 📖 Read the full article here. buff.ly/AgBdW37

I'm delighted to share that I've been awarded a Visiting Early Career Research Fellowship at the John Rylands Research Institute in Manchester! I'll be working on my new project on 'The Sensescapes of Cancer, c.1700-1950'.

Me talking to the BBC about how children should be comfortable asking silly questions and whether the king smells of poo. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Harehills children's questions inspire Leeds exhibition about poo

An exhibition at Leeds' Thackray Museum of Medicine flushes out the science behind bodily functions.

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As our 'Blood: Ties and Tensions' exhibition at Thackray draws to a close, we're excited to see what they have in store for their next exhibition!

Jack Gann@jackgann.bsky.social · last yr.

Me talking to the BBC about how children should be comfortable asking silly questions and whether the king smells of poo. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BSHM will be visiting Thackray Museum as part of our Congress in Leeds, 10-13 Sept. We can tell you then. There's still time (just) to get the early bird registration discount. bshm.org.uk/congress-2025/

Congress 2025 - British Society for the History of Medicine

BSHM Congress 2025 Open to all interested in the history of medicine and healthcare The 31st BSHM Congress will be held at the University of Leeds Wed 10 – Sat 13 September 2025 The President and Offi...

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Hematopolitics@hematopolitics.bsky.social · last yr.

Have you visited our exhibition, 'Blood: Ties and Tensions', at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Drop us a message or reply to this post letting us know your thoughts. Did you learn anything new about blood donation and transfusion?

In Korean slang the phrase "Leeds days" (리즈 시절) refers to your era of peak performance, when you were young and beautiful, a reference to former LUFC forward Alan Smith. Is this exhibition, closing today and featuring contributions from the Korea Leukemia Patients Organization, our Leeds days?🩸

It's the final weekend of our Blood exhibition. Blood is a resource that people give freely without asking for reward or remuneration. But they do sometimes receive a token of gratitude. These badges show how people - from Scotland to Japan - have expressed their thanks or pride at giving blood.

📢 Another opportunity to join our amazing team! We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Communications and Engagement Officer to support a wide range of communication and marketing activity. 📍 Based at the University of Leeds 📅 Deadline: 13 July 2025 🔗 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Have you visited our exhibition, 'Blood: Ties and Tensions', at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Drop us a message or reply to this post letting us know your thoughts. Did you learn anything new about blood donation and transfusion?

📣Join the Blood Portfolio Editors June 12-14 at #EHA2025! Schedule your meet and greets at Booth #M01!👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🩸 Tag us in your photos! #hemesky

Just over 2 weeks left to visit ‘Blood: Ties and Tensions’ at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds.

It was a pleasure to present some of my research on blood and identity at the @hematopolitics.bsky.social symposium last week. I reflected on my time working with people who have experienced blood cancer and the effect it has had on their sense of self. So many other great papers too!

Happy #NationalBloodWeek! Blood isn't only a valued medical product, but a symbol of connection, identity, and even difference. I am currently curating a digital exhibition on blood as part of my work with @hematopolitics.bsky.social. Please share widely! hematopolitics.org/digital-exhi...

Have you been listening to the Global Health Histories Podcast? This series, led by Professors Shane Doyle and Sanjoy Bhattacharya, provides the historical context behind today's health challenges. If you've yet to listen, you can catch up on the first three episodes. ahc.leeds.ac.uk/research-pro...

Our Blood exhibition celebrates the connection and community that comes through shared blood and the act of giving blood. Blood donation and transfusion brings people together, both strangers who will never meet and families already bonded by blood. #MuseumWeek #TogethernessMW

Today’s the day! We’re delighted to welcome everyone to our second Hematopolitics Symposium at Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds.

Tickets for this event have now SOLD OUT. Thank you so much to everyone who has registered - we can't wait to see you!

Hematopolitics@hematopolitics.bsky.social · last yr.

REGISTRATION OPEN! Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'. Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...

REGISTRATION OPEN! Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'. Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...

Hematopolitics Symposium 2

The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion: Histories, Controversies and Futures

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Really looking forward to presenting at our symposium next week! I'll be reflecting on my experience of curating a digital exhibition, which you can access here: hematopolitics.org/digital-exhi...

Hematopolitics@hematopolitics.bsky.social · last yr.

REGISTRATION OPEN! Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'. Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...

REGISTRATION OPEN! Registration is now open for our second symposium, 'The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion'. Join us for a fantastic day of enriching talks, networking, plus a tour of our new exhibition 'Blood: Ties and Tensions'. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hematopoli...

Hematopolitics Symposium 2

The Politics of Blood Donation and Transfusion: Histories, Controversies and Futures

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We've got some exciting news to share with you all very soon... Keep an eye on our feed!

Here we come, #BeCurious2025! Really excited to showcase a picture book I've been working on with Leigh Bowser with lots of funny quizzes and crafting activities!

A quick reminder that this event is coming up on Saturday! @jinikim.bsky.social will be joined by textile artist Leigh Bowser (thebloodbagproject.com) where they will be showcasing their children's book on blood donation for the first time along with lots of fun activities! Please share!

Hematopolitics@hematopolitics.bsky.social · last yr.

We’ll be at Be Curious this year! Come and explore our stall on blood donation and discover all the great research happening in Leeds. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on with you! More details here: www.leeds.ac.uk/becurious

Please do consider coming along to this fantastic event we're hosting with Thackray Museum tomorrow!

Jack Gann@jackgann.bsky.social · last yr.

On Saturday we'll be sharing some of the international stories behind our exhibition of blood, connections and division, alongside our partners @hematopolitics.bsky.social and the Korea Leukemia Patients Organization. Come along, it's free. thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/inside...

If you're not sure what to do this Bank Holiday weekend, why not pop down to the Thackray Museum of Medicine and check out this exhibition, including art installations by Gemma Wood, that forms part of our colleague @jinikim.bsky.social Hematopolitics project. thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/blood/

Blood: Ties and Tensions - Thackray Museum of Medicine

An exhibition on how deep blood runs   Beneath our skin-deep differences, blood is something that we all share. It flows,...

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