John Boyne lives in Ireland where we’ve had self-ID for trans people for over ten years and Boyne (who, just for the record, is vocally anti-trans and supports the views of anti trans hate groups) can’t point to a single instance where this has caused conflict with women’s rights

My @researchireland.ie project 'LGBT+ Activism in Ireland, 1973-2023: Looking Back, Going Forward'. Panels & podcasts from (1)History of LGBT Activism in Ireland (2)Where We’re Going – Backlash, Solidarity, and Mobilising 👉 historyhub.ie/lgbt-activis... #speirgorm #queerhistories #LGBTIQactivisms

After 8 shows in Dublin & 3 in Prague ‘Stealing Stories’ has finished, for now at least! Taking part in this show with @actingoutgroup.bsky.social has been such a fun adventure. The script was brilliant, and everyone was a joy to perform with - I’ve had such a smile on my face the whole time 🥰

America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.

Excited to announce that in collaboration with @harveyhumphrey.bsky.social & @kathbrowne.bsky.social I am editing a handbook on queering research methods & accepting chapter contributions now. Please share & get in touch if you have any questions. uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

This morning, 533 academic geographers have written to @rgsibg.bsky.social calling for them to respond to UK Supreme Court and EHRC events, and take action to protect trans and gender diverse members of the geographical community and people across the UK. Please share docs.google.com/document/d/1...

⏰ Geographers! In light of the emergency situation we find ourselves in, I have put together an open letter to the RGS asking them to respond to the current unfolding situation with the RGS and EHRC. Please DM/email for details on how to read/sign. Re-post!

“Groups that want to limit the autonomy of women & LGBT+ people are bringing legal challenges to erode human rights… Whether it is the right to legal gender recognition, the recognition of LGBT+ families or the right to access healthcare & abortion services the arguments tend to be very similar.”

Who has the right to tell your story? Come to our new play ‘Stealing stories’ and see what can go wrong when you tell stories that aren’t yours to tell! As part of @gaytheatre.bsky.social with @actingoutgroup.bsky.social 🎭 Tickets here: gaytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... 🌈 #spiergorm

I had such a wonderful morning and afternoon listening to Mary, Toni, Sara, Orla and other wonderful Irish queer activists reciting their histories for us to learn and grow from

Had a wonderful field-trip with #GEOG30900 students in Berlin last week. The 3rd year students investigated various spatial imaginaries of the city through group projects that explored a range of topics from gentrification and queer inclusivity to political divisions and nightlife spaces! #geosky

What might the future be if we have to share it with ‘them’? Check out this new blog post on World Without Gender, in which @kathbrowne.bsky.social and I invite you to consider living with division in utopian futures - more to come soon!

First Irish Christmas! Merry Christmas from Rhys and a freezing cold me 🎄🥰

More pages of evidence of Israel committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Our political leaders can neither look away or say they didn’t know. The UK must end its complicity in Israel’s genocide against Palestinians. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

If it’s going to be a return of a FFG government let them make up the numbers with independents and please could everyone from Sinn Féin, Soc Dems, Labour, PBP, left independents stay in opposition and build a coalition of the left ready for an actual left government next time. #GE2024

Lana tickets for Glasgow secured, Sugababes tickets for Dublin secured, Katy tickets for Birmingham secured… Yes, in 2025 I will continue to be gay and in my 30s! Just missing some Kylie tickets… 👀

I'm excited to share with you the 'Imperfect Utopias' online exhibition that we have just launched as part of Beyond Opposition, an ERC funded research project led by Prof Kath Browne, with a wonderful group of postdocs (credited on the exhibition site) 🌈🎓 imperfectutopias.eu #AcademicSky

Hello! To introduce myself to Bluesky, I’m a queer geographer whose work focusses on lgbt activisms and spatialities ‘post-equality’ including social polarizations around gender and sexuality 🌈🎓 Currently a postdoc & lecturing! Super keen to engage with everyone’s ideas here #AcademicSky #Geography