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Official account of the British Society of Gerontology LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group.

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BSG LGBTQ+ SIG @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#BeingHuman Fest (5–14 November) Led by University of Surrey in partnership with International Longevity Centre & Older Queer Voices: Older LGBT+ Housing & Care at a Crossroads and Beyond. 📍 London 🕔 5th November, 5–7pm 🎟️ Free Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/universityofsurrey3/2293877
Poster for an event during the Being Human Festival 2026. Event is titled "Older LGBTQ+ Housing and Care at a Crossroads and Beyond". Poster includes logos for University of Surrey, International Longevity Centre UK and Older Queer Voices and a QR code to reserve a ticket.
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Dr Lisa Davison, University of Stirling shares their pilot study on intergenerational activity in care homes at the first @bsg-era.bsky.social #GerontologyAndTonic of the 2026/27 academic year. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999398380... @lisadavisonphd.bsky.social
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September Gerontology & Tonic: Dr Lisa Davison, University of Stirling
Building blocks and Strong happy Hearts (BaSH): Using physical activity and play to bring generations together in care homes
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing @bsg-era.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
PhD studentship at University of Southampton, funded through the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship programme: Exploring online communities, resilience and wellbeing among older gay men www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgr...
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Exploring online communities, resilience and wellbeing among older gay men | University of Southampton
Discover more about our research project: Exploring online communities, resilience and wellbeing among older gay men at the University of Southampton.
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BSG LGBTQ+ SIG @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Please do share these welcome events with your networks - we're really keen to connect with people interested in LGBTQ+ Ageing research within and outwith academia! #LGBTQAgeing
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BSG LGBTQ+ SIG @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
We want to get to know our Special Interest Group members, hear about what work/research you're doing and what you want from the SIG. Join us for one (or both) of our Welcome Sessions! 14:00-15:30 (UK🕑) Friday 31st October 08:30-10:00 (UK🕣) Monday 3rd November forms.office.com/e/Dc89bZr51Z
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Us when we realise #BSG2025 starts 2 weeks tomorrow!
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BSG LGBTQ+ SIG @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🎉
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BSG LGBTQ+ SIG @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Lots of LGBTQ+ ageing research being presented at this year's BSG conference! Keep your eyes peeled for a BSG LGBTQ+ Research SIG session too. #BSG2025
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BSG LGBTQ+ SIG @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Today was our first LGBTQ+ SIG meeting! We're super excited to organise sessions during BSG 2025 conference & beyond! Want to hear more? Join our mailing list: forms.office.com/e/VUBkTXwUd5
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BSGAgeismSIG @bsgageismsig.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
If you'd like to join the new Special Interest Group on Ageism, to connect, share, learn and work together to tackle #ageism, just email us at BSGAgeismSIG@britishgerontology.org #TogetherAgainstAgeism @britishgerontology.bsky.social
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BSG LGBTQ+ SIG @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Happy #TransVisibility 🏳️‍🌈
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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
It's Trans Day of Visibility today and we're sending love and solidarity to trans people everywhere - whether you're able to be open about being trans or not. #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #Queer #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #TDOV25 #TDOV
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Policy Press @policypress.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️✨ To mark the day, we're offering a FLASH SALE on 'The Sick Trans Person' by Evelyn Callahan! Get the eBook for only £10 for the next 48 hours with code TVD10. #TransVisibility #Trans
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The Sick Trans Person
The Sick Trans Person - Negotiations, Healthcare, and the Tension of Demedicalization; By elevating trans voices and experiences, this book offers a new perspective on transness, medicalization and research...
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BSG LGBTQ+ SIG @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Welcome to BSG LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group! 🏳️‍🌈 We aim to bring together researchers, and non-academic partners such as charities & experts by experience interested in LGBTQ+ topics among older populations. We're a welcoming & protected space for all LGBTQ+ identities, including trans communities!
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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Our Ageing With Pride collection showcases photos of older LGBTQ+ people in a positive light and can be downloaded instantly for use both online and for print. Browse and download now: buff.ly/3LZ3lKF #AgeWithoutLimits #PositiveAgeing #PositivePhotos #OlderLGBTPeople
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#AgeingWithPride
To mark Pride Month, we've gathered stories from a number of older LGBT+ people to share their perspectives on inequality, community and how attitudes towards LGBT+ people have changed.
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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Got questions about HIV?🌈 STOP HIV: Join Dr. Laura Waters and Daisy Puller( Active Ageing in LGBTQ+ People) as they share insights tailored to the LGBTQ+ community.💡 🎥Watch for free: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft59... #HIVAwareness #ActiveAgeing #HIVSupport #WorldAIDSDay #HIVTesting
an lgbtq+ active ageing film, watch on youtube today. A unique look at HIV in later life.
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Ana-Cristina Santos (she/her) @anacristinasantos.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
🌈🎄 End-of-Year News! New publication, free download!🎅📚 "Guide for Health Professionals and Carers - Ageing as LGBTQ+ in Portugal" This guide provides precious insights into experiences of LGBTQ+ people 60+. 👉 In English: tinyurl.com/ympepp37 In Portuguese: tinyurl.com/3wdtk699 #lgbtqiageing
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