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Erin Beeston (she/her)

@erinbeeston.bsky.social
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Historian, writer, comedian, lived-experience autism researcher

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Tides of History @tidesofhistory.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#OTD 1963. In Scarborough, Harold Wilson delivers first leaders speech to party conference. "The Britain that is going to be forged in the white heat of this revolution will be no place for restrictive practices or out of date methods, on either side of industry"
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Centre for Research in Autism and Education @craeioe.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A Reliable Effect of Alexithymia, but Not Autism, on Placebo Hypoalgesia #SummarisedByHumans crae.ioe.ac.uk/alexi...
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Are your involved with #autistic children's #speech and language therapy? Or do your children use this service? Come along to this online event to hear the latest research: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-r...
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Meet the research team: What We Want from Speech & Language Therapy
Join us for a live online get-together with the researchers behind the NIHR-funded What We Want project!
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Steve Brusatte @stevebrusatte.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨Postdoc job alert: Come work with my paleontology & evolution group in Edinburgh! Researcher in Cognitive Evolution Over Deep Time. You'll study how brains & neurons have evolved over time, and predict neuron count in extinct species! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DTC355/p...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cognitive Evolution over Deep Time at The University of Edinburgh
Apply for the Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cognitive Evolution over Deep Time role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
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Dr Dion Georgiou 🇨🇾❤️🇬🇾 @drdiongeorgiou.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hey everyone, I currently have availability for freelance writing, researching, and/or teaching work between now and the end of the calendar year. Please see this document for further details, and share with anyone else who you think might be interested.
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AVAILABILITY FOR WORK
Hello everyone, This is just a notice to say I'm available for freelance paid work in the following areas until the end of 2026: WRITING: Whether for academic or public-facing audiences, in the areas ...
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#Autism NHS waiting lists in the news again, my eldest was referred March 2023, still not near the top of his waiting list, thank goodness we already have his #ADHD diagnosis for advocacy and adjustment purposes. I cannot stress what a difference this makes to accessing services and support ❤️‍🩹
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join us 1pm on 7 Oct for Journal Club. Students of every level & ECRs are welcome. In honour of Jason Arday, we'll be discussing Chantelle Jessica Lewis & Jason Arday's "We’ll see things they’ll never see: Sociological reflections on race, neurodiversity and higher education" lnkd.in/edAE5tRi
Postcard advertising the Journal Club including an image of open books and the University logo
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Faculty of Humanities @uomhums.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What can objects left behind by conflict teach us about peace? ☮️ As the UN calls on countries to #InvestInPeace this #InternationalDayofPeace, take a closer look at the The University of Manchester's Humanitarian Archive and some of its stories: ow.ly/QkOM50ZPaLX HCRInstitute | #Research
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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🚨ONE WEEK TODAY!🚨 Come along & find out more about railway life in Crewe in the past! Discover what @fhsofcheshire.bsky.social & our project are doing with Crewe Works accident registers from c.1917-33. Current & former Crewe Works staff particularly welcome! 👇
Image advertising 'Railway workers day' on Thursday 24 September 2026, between 11am and 3pm at the Family History Society of Cheshire's Crewe Research Centre.

Tea, coffee and cake are available at the free drop-in event, which will share some of Crewe's railway heritage, focusing on the railway Works, and allow people the chance to share their stories.

Behind the text is an image of railwaymen gathered around a steam engine at the Crewe railway works.
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Listen to the @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @beamlab.bsky.social's Prof Ellen Poliakoff explain the latest research into Parkinson's & music and how there's ongoing work to see if even imagining music can help improve motor challenges for people with Parkinson's 🎶💜 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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All in the Mind - All in the Mind Awards launch and how music can impact Parkinson’s - BBC Sounds
How can music impact life with Parkinson’s? And the All in the Mind Awards are back.
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Abbi Flint @draflint.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In this #OpenAccess paper we take an archaeological reading of the Lincolnshire folk tales of 'Tiddy Mun' and 'The Dead Hand', with original poetic responses 👇
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Great to see this - BBC News - World War Two Southampton Mulberry Harbour saved by preservation work - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... my great-uncle Fred was a steelworker helping to build Mulberry Harbours whilst his brothers were called up.
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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
NEW POST: The #EOTAS consultation has shown how little the Government understands about this kind of provision and the children who need it. @sharonlsmith.bsky.social says it shows how vital it is for the DfE to listen to those with lived experience: www.specialneedsjungle.com/eotas-what-f...
a child with ear defenders sat on the ground
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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We urgently need your help. There are just 40 days left to get the petition to save disabled children’s rights to 100,000. Could you make a post or video or personally ask people to sign? Perhaps share in school or community groups? #StrongerTogether #SaveSENDLegalRights
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A poem I've written for all the beleaguered mums out there, drowning in to do lists 🫶💪 www.instagram.com/reel/DcvPBUE...
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Back to school nerves hit harder for SEND kids and parents - especially as in July we weren't sure where our youngest would be - but he's back to his mainstream after all
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Once More Unto the Breach: Knight's Call
Alt: Once More Unto the Breach: Knight's Call
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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Can't get a moment's peace on this bloody planet.
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We're delighted to share with you our new, free resource: the Autism@Manchester Research Involvement Toolkit, which we co-produced with #autistic contributors and researchers www.autism.manchester.ac.uk/research/pro... Interested in research? Takes a look at any or all of our 4 modules -
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Toolkit2 | University of Manchester
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Dr Katie Twomey @k2mey.eurosky.social · 01/09/2026
Oooh look! Autism@manchester have released their Research Involvement toolkit! All completely co-produced. Magnificent stuff www.autism.manchester.ac.uk/research/pro...
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Toolkit2 | University of Manchester
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
O.K. folklorists @folkloresociety.bsky.social @nfsengland.bsky.social has anyone audited how many roller coasters/rides at UK attractions are folklore themed?! (Signed a reluctant traveller on the "Wickerman" at Alton Towers) 🎢
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Having to give the ADHD documentary a wide-birth, I'm still so upset about Jason Arday & burnt-out from co-regulating all the school hols 😔
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Beyond disappointment - purposeful and knowing attacks on Prof Arday from the Guardian goodlawproject.org/the-guardian...
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The Guardian and Professor Jason Arday | Good Law Project
The Guardian borrowed freely from attack lines against Jason carried by the Mail, Times, Telegraph and elsewhere, says Jo Maugham
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The Autistic Coach | Mati (he/they) @theautisticcoach.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Interoception and alexithymia make it so hard to understand our own bodies and emotions. It’s not just that we can't explain how we feel - sometimes we don’t even know what we’re feeling in the first place.
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Quotes from the Forum @stoicquotes.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
“Look well into thyself; there is a source of strength which will always spring up if thou wilt always look.” – Marcus Aurelius #stoic #philosophy #wisdom
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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
@softgothkitten.bsky.social
Chronically ill people shouldn't have to be afraid that we'll have our good days used against us in some way.

@softgothkitten / Rebecca Upton
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
As a neurodivergent who gives a crap about the world and eats up humour to frankly cope (h/t to my kid's ADHD diagnosis clinician who even put this in writing under family history!!) @theguardian.com & @channel4tv.bsky.social used to be sources of info & comfort - now alienating & cruel
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
BREAKING: Guardian's Katharine Viner was warned Arday was at risk - yet published anyway Author Kelechi Okafor has released a series of internal emails showing the Guardian knew how vulnerable Arday was - yet ignored the warnings. www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
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BREAKING: Guardian's Katharine Viner was warned Arday was at risk - yet published anyway
Author Kelechi Okafor has released a series of internal emails showing the Guardian knew how vulnerable Arday was - yet continued anyway
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Ann Memmott @annmemmott.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Today, there will be Vigils for Jason, where people remember: His kindness. His generosity. His caring. His contribution to Critical Race Studies. His epic struggle against those that want to smash Black autistic academics out of their roles. Please consider what you read, with care, and with love
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
gofund.me/c54f11622
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Donate to In Memory of Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, organized by Sir Patrick Vernon OBE
Help us support the family of Professor Jason Arday with funeral a… Sir Patrick Vernon OBE needs your support for In Memory of Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday
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Rachel @rrowanolive.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Rest in peace Jason Arday.
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Heartbroken about Jason Arday. I was absolutely dismayed yesterday that even @theguardian.com piled on and wrote an ill informed piece questioning his childhood communication capabilities i.e. challenging his autism and developmental delay personal story. This is not journalism.
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Glennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
In these challenging times someone might need one of them: Childline: 0800 1111 Samaritans: 116 123 Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Mind: 0300 123 3393 Age UK: 0800 169 6565 Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650 Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677 MH text support: 85258 Please share. TY x
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Don't forget to vote Greater Manchester!
Image of glass doors to Urmston library with a Polling Station sign
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Top reason to pay the BBC licence fee is they commission humanising and compassionate programming like this: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... Whilst Channel 4 commission divisive programming on ADHD playing on culture wars rhetoric and dismissal of a disability that affects millions.
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BBC Two - Inside Our Minds, Inside Our ADHD Minds
Chris helps a tour guide connect with his parents and a project manager process her grief.
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Great fun last week explaining my unusual (you might say 'divergent') career with Sahir & Beth @smoothbrainsociety.bsky.social 🧠 audio and video here for #heritage #history #HSTM #STEM #Autism smoothbrainsociety.com/2026/07/15/9...
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#92. The Historian Soliving Health Inequities – Dr. Erin Beeston – Smooth Brain Society
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Autism@Manchester @autismmanchester.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Newsletter has landed! Put together by our excellent intern, Matthew Kasper, who also reflects on their placement. Includes the research involvement toolkit project, our logo change, Cafe Autistique, Dr Ketan Parmar and the latest research opportunities: documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx...
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I wrote this piece for @theconversationuk.bsky.social after a family trip to #ToyStory5 inspired by Bonnie and Blaze, characters who aren't explicitly #neurodivergent but whose experiences resonate, especially as a parent to 5 & 9 year old autistic kids braving the world 💞👇
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I wrote this piece for @theconversationuk.bsky.social after a family trip to #ToyStory5 inspired by Bonnie and Blaze, characters who aren't explicitly #neurodivergent but whose experiences resonate, especially as a parent to 5 & 9 year old autistic kids braving the world 💞👇
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 07/07/2026
Bonnie’s story captures experiences that many neurodivergent families are familiar with.
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Why Bonnie from Toy Story 5 resonates with so many neurodivergent families
Bonnie’s story captures experiences that many neurodivergent families are familiar with.
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
My C.V. for your consideration 😉 www.instagram.com/reel/DabVLUr...
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Erin Beeston on Instagram: "My C.V. in 3 jokes for 'Research is a Laugh'... #autism #HSTM #historian #comedy"
36 likes, 0 comments - erinbeeston on July 5, 2026: "My C.V. in 3 jokes for 'Research is a Laugh'... #autism #HSTM #historian #comedy".
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Research was absolutely a laugh with this brilliant crew of clever comedians on Thursday for the Festival of Ideas in Chester 💡 (still on this wknd!)
Selfie of four excited nerds in front of rows of theatre seats
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Cheshire Cat ᓚᘏᗢ, @autismsupsoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Many Autistic people have very strong opinions about the DSM.
A photo of a cat and a copy of the DSM-5 

The cover is significantly torn us with a whole corner musing and tbe cat is tearing up antiehr corner of the bom.
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BSHS @bshsnews.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🆕 From the latest issue of BJHS: 🏛️⚙️ A science museum 'to rival South Kensington'? @erinbeeston.bsky.social examines how post-war Manchester used the history of science and industry to forge civic identity and inspire a new generation of scientists. 🔗 👇️
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A science museum ‘to rival South Kensington’: historicizing the industrial city and galvanizing ‘modern’ science in post-war Manchester | The British Journal for the History of Science | Cambridge Core
A science museum ‘to rival South Kensington’: historicizing the industrial city and galvanizing ‘modern’ science in post-war Manchester
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Next week! 2 July join a host of funny researchers bringing you stand-up comedy at 'Research is a Laugh' FREE at the Storyhouse as past of @uochesterpress.bsky.social festival of ideas 💡 🎟️🔗 festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/resear...
Speaker poster for the festival, purple background with white text
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Will Quinn @willquinnart.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Daily bunny no.3360 is doing the washing
A bunny in a small home near a mountain stream washes their sheets. Two cats are visible from the windows of their cabin.
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Robert Chapman @drrobertchapman.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"Neurodivergents like Musk can even be leaders, who provide an ideal for other resentful cishet neurodivergent white men to aspire to, one which seems mainly about being wealthy, powerful, cruel, and impregnating large numbers of white women."
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The Far Right's Embrace of Neurodivergence
How it happened and how to fight it
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Erin Beeston (she/her) @erinbeeston.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Just seen #toystory5 really enjoyable family movie, and aged 8 Bonnie is very autistic coded - not in a way that NT viewer would necessarily notice but resonated with my auti boys - the difficulties making friends, interest in toys and collectibles 'younger' than your age, being the outsider... 💞💞
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BSHS @bshsnews.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
What's inside? 🕸️ Global silk networks 🏛️ Museums and nuclear energy ⚙️ Science and industry in Manchester 🧬 Cold War genetics 🥔 Plant virology and regulation 🇮🇳 Science and empire in India 💊 Penicillin and Cold War diplomacy Stay tuned for article spotlights and links to each paper!
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BSHS @bshsnews.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🆕 The June digital issue of BJHS is out now! This issue explores topics ranging from silk networks and museum politics to Cold War genetics, penicillin diplomacy and the history of science in India. All the articles are Open Access 🔓️ Over the coming weeks, we'll highlight each article in turn
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Latest issue | The British Journal for the History of Science | Cambridge Core
The British Journal for the History of Science
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