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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My deepest thoughts go out to the amazing LGBTQ+ people I know in Turkey The activism they are doing is far braver than anything I do, and I have so many stories shared with me that leave me in awe I'm not tagging, but if you see this post, know you are in my thoughts www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists

Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

@pintofscience.uk is a great initiative, thinking about new ways to share science. So pleased to be speaking in Oxford again this year. Do support the organisation and get to your local event! pintofscience.co.uk/event/from-s...

pintofscience.co.uk

From Science Fiction to Reality: How Engineering Is Rewiring the Body and Powering the Future

From Bioelectronic Medicine to building the future of fusion power, this event explores how engineers are redefining what's possible.

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

So honoured win a @prideinstem.bsky.social decadal award alongside some awesome activists. Does it mean I'm old and it's time to retire? Not a chance! Things may be tricky now, but it's much better than when I joined the fight for LGBTQI rights more than ten years ago. It will get even better!

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

It's www.neurodiversityweek.com I've talked publically about being neurodiverse, though maybe not posted about it. Truth is, my trans identity and my working class background had a huge impact that it took me a long time to figure out I had ADHD as well. #NerodiversityCelebrationWeek

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to bring about worldwide neurodiversity acceptance, equality and inclusion in schools and workplaces.

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I had the pleasure of chatting with Kara Digby from @itvnews.bsky.social Meridian recently about the importance of #LGBTQI+ representation in #STEM. Must say I wa happy with the video! www.itv.com/watch/news/lgbtq-history-month-2026-celebrates-the-communitys-contributions-to-stem/nw28rz9

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Hello everyone! Sorry, been quiet for a while! But, end of Feb I'm co-organising a conference for trans, NB, intersex, etc for researchers and students in STEM. We have some great speakers lined up (more dets l8r)! It'd be awesome to see folx there lnkd.in/eAFtbxUV or transstemuk.substack.com

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

One of my dearest friends hosted a murder mystery party on Saturday. I had a most wonderful time with friends old and new. And as the theme was ole time circus, well, I had to dress the part (well, circus/ #steampunk )

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I had a fantastic day with the @royalsociety.org at #LondonPride this year. I loved seeing people respond to us specifically. I have fantastic acceptance as a scientist, but I do and have faced discrimination. It's had an impact my career. But far less that others I know. Let's make #ScienceForAll

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Looking for a beautiful book for young people on the earth? Then can I recommend this beautifully illustrated and written book by @drlperezdiaz.bsky.social I can't recommend this highly enough. And it's never too early to start a lovely for #science #stem #STEMforAll #ScienceForAll

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Absolutely amazing time at #LondonPride yesterday. So happy to be there with the @royalsociety.org supporting #STEMforAll Bonus my new Converse turned up the day before, which I hadn't expected. In times of hate, so amazing to see the love #prideMonth #stem #TransScientist #transgender #lgbt

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Wonderful session at the @egu.eu conference in Vienna. Lots of great initiatives and a fantastic panel to be part of. Lovely evening to finish off. Posts to come next week about a few of the wonderful people I spoke to.

Entrance steps to the Vienna conference centre, with EGU stickers going up

A welcome sign at EGU, saying simply welcome

A large crowd with soft pink lighting, and on stage a covers band

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Is this the year I master the slackline? Probably not. But I'll give it a good go. For me, the fun is trying. I don't have to master everything just try the things I want to try. And I don't mind a fall. Only way I'll get better!

Picture of a sunny garden, with various plants (including an alba, rhubarb plant, heather and cordaline) in the foreground and a little fairy house, and in the background is a slackline that has been set up

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Last night I went to a queer boardgame group, Oxford GAYmers. I used to be a regular and intend to regain that. Plenty of cis-gay men and women who have no issue with me using the bathroom and joining games.

Picture of two old battered pairs of climbing shoes, some board games and a ragged old pride flag doormat

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Yesterday I was at a launch event for a series of essays on the power of community engagement in research sponsored by @britsciassoc.bsky.social l There are some amazing articles to read. And yes, I was a co-author on one - obvious which, lol www.britishscienceassociation.org/creating-kno...

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Great to be at the Royal Society of Chemistry EDI day today. Especially to hear the results of the LGBTQ+STEM inclusion grants. We need to fund scientists now for them to achieve max potential. (& not just LGBTQ+ scientists). Leaders take time to become leaders www.rsc.org/prizes-fundi...

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Awesome gig tonight. Terrorvision. 1st saw em 30 ago and still 1 of the best live bands around. Oh, @terrorvisiontone.bsky.social Josephine rocks. It was so nice to have fairly sweet, accepting song about trans people when I was growing up. There wasn't much of it. We could do with more these days

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Robin Hayward 🌳 🏳️‍⚧️ @canopyrobin.com · 28/02/2025

I'm probably gonna spam this for a while tbh. Sorry if it gets annoying but I want people to know and remember that the resources exist. If you want to help these have impact, please share them with cis and straight scientists who do fieldwork, not just the LGBTQ+ ones!

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Awesome day at the Royal Edinburgh Observatory today, celebrating #IWD. Inspiring to meet so many awesome people and I even got a tour of the facility including the old telescope. So cool. Thanks to Edinburgh Uni and STFC for hosting me (and the Cooper Bears) #edi #stem #science

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Only had a quick look, but seems promising We must centre patients and the evidence we have (which,yes, needs more but that seems unlikely as funding decreases) when it comes to healthcare, not political opinions. I hope the UK gov are paying attention. www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-german...

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Erin Reed on LinkedIn: New German, Swiss, And Austrian Guidelines Recommend Trans Youth Care… | 13 comments

Major news in transgender care. Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines. They strongly recommend trans youth… | 13 comments on LinkedIn

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Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 @acescicomm.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

As part of my show Fab-lab-ulous!, I do this demonstration and talk about elastic potential energy, kinetic energy, elastic properties of materials and @drclarabarker.bsky.social's work. This is from a recent version of the show - this is the longest one I've ever made!

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Glad to see this strong statement from The Royal Society Science is critical to our society. It is easily overlooked. But it is expensive to do well. I know my own research could move along faster if there was more money available for equipment (and often people). royalsociety.org/news/2025/02...

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Science under threat | Royal Society

The Royal Society will use its voice and the expertise of our Fellows to resist the various challenges to science.

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Another awesome night of awesome poetry, comedy, beautiful songs and of course amazing #science at this year's Nine Carols... By the @cosmicshambles.com The Cooper Bears loved it too

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Well this is exciting. I loved being apart of this great show last year so very happy to be back at the Sunday show. Check out the Cosmic Shambles Network ( cosmicshambles.com/ninelessons/ ) for the original picture and links! #STEM #science #scientist #materialscience #sciencecommunication

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Last week I had the joy of attending an event by In2Research & In2STEM, and hosted by the Royal Society The event brought together ~60 next-gen scientists from low socio-economic and under-represented groups. It was really amazing to be able to chat and meet so many awesome young people.

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Our Programmes - In2scienceUK

Our three dynamic programmes are your gateway to a future filled with innovation, discovery, and endless opportunities. Explore our programmes […]

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

Hi everyone, We are still recruiting for people living in the UK for our project. We are looking to hear from LGBTQI+ people who have felt they needed to change/pivot their careers in STEM due to a hostile environment - but how you define this is up to you.

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

Looking forward to this next week. It'd be great to see a bunch of you there. I spent so much of my life, over 30 years, growing up in Manchester. So many amazing friends and awesome nights out, but never really being my true self.

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 09/08/2024

I'll just add a quick #sidequest to the adventure, the next session isn't until tomorrow... Oh how quickly my ideas swell. But have they spiraled? Pretty sure I can get my prep done for tomorrow, right? Right? 😁 #rpg #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #roleplay #dungeonmaster #gamemaster

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

Late #pride2024 update from me (broken hand now recovering!) What great month! lots of lovely invitations & I learned much from my co-panellists The photo is from the #institut.pasteur entrance #scienceForAll #STEMforAll #LGBTSTEM #LGBTinSTEM #ScienceForAll #LGBTQscientists #TransScientist

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 20/06/2024

Not a bad start to the work day. Thought I'd have a wander around. Not going to lie though, I only have to download a new Assassin's Creed game and I'm thinking 🤔 "I can climb that easy, even with one hand"🤣

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 26/04/2024

Lovely breakfast at @ Biscuit Bitch followed by the cutest coffee from @ Moore Coffee Love Seattle

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 18/02/2024

Very weird but tonight I should be on #insidethefactory talking about the #science of light with @CherryHealey Amazing to see @bbc2 and VoltageTV highlighting #SciencePeople that don't "look like a scientist" Just hope I didn't say anything silly 😅 #SciComm #stem

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

What looks like a shiny black surface, upon closer inspection, suddenly starts to look like a tiny city that #STORROR could do some great parkour on. Images on a scanning electron microscope at x15k and x25k magnification

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 26/12/2023

Some awesome, thoughtful reads on this list from some great scientists and comedians. And a trashy, yet on brand #DnD book from me 😁 Do check out @cosmicshambles.com and their great charity work youtu.be/jsUHJ6BlaKE?...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=szx9L2qwxcjPNzxk&v=jsUHJ6BlaKE&feature=youtu.be

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Dr Clara Barker @drclarabarker.bsky.social · 19/12/2023

First time at one of the newer Rock Over Climbing centres. Nice to be bouldering back up north 🙂 Nice staff, plenty of climbs and the tunes are awesome. Nice

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