November events

So, I've been a bit quiet on this blog since June. I have been very busy, however - finishing my PhD! I'm very pleased to say that I passed my viva last week.

As a celebration of sorts, I'll be doing a lot of travelling in November to talk about my research. Here are the upcoming events where you can see me speak:

Saturday 12th November
GLADD Annual Conference 2016
University of Westminster

Title: An Adversarial Assessment? Addressing Mistrust Amongst Trans Patients

I will be talking about mistrust in healthcare settings, looking particularly at the context of assessment appointments are Gender Identity Clinics. This event is aimed at LGBT doctors, dentists, and health researchers.

>>> Registration and more information can be found here.

Thursday 24th November
The Practice of Public Sociology
Manchester Digital Laboratory

I will be taking part in a roundtable discussion on the practice of public sociology, with Maddie Breeze, Ipek Demir and Lambros Fatsis. This event is aimed at 'Early Career" Researchers.

>>> Registration and more information can be found here.

26th-27th November
Action For Trans Health Annual Conference
Norfolk Park Heritage Centre, Sheffield

Title: Becoming an 'Expert': The changing landscape of trans health

I will be talking about the role of 'expert' knowledge within trans healthcare and activism over the past decade. This event is being run by and for trans people, but is open to all.

>>> Registration and more information can be found here.

Ruth Pearce : 28 Oct 2016 15:09 |  Tags: Conference PhD Public Research Sociology Trans |  Comments (0) |  Report a problem