Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisWhat The Trans?! 🏳️⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 03/10/2026🔴 LIVE - TRANS PRIDE EXETER 2026 Today we are reporting on Trans Pride Exeter 2026. The gathering doesn't even officially begin until 11:30, but there are already 50+ people at Dixs Field! 325458
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisDeutschland Wählt / Österreich Wählt @de.whln.eu · 17/09/2026MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN | Sonntagsfrage Landtagswahl Forschungsgruppe Wahlen/ZDF SPD: 37% (+3) AfD: 36% (-1) LINKE: 9% (-1) CDU: 6% (-1) GRÜNE: 5% BSW: 4% Sonstige: 3% Änderungen zur letzten Umfrage vom 11. September 2026 Verlauf: whln.eu/UmfragenMV #ltwmv 3286
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisPinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A New South Wales tribunal awarded $35,000 to a trans health worker after finding an internal “Former Name Check Condition” indirectly discriminated against him and effectively forced him to disclose previous names. ➡️ www.thepinknews.com/2026/09/16/nsw-… 0172
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisWhat The Trans?! 🏳️⚧️ @whatthetrans.com · 12/09/2026🔴 Trans Pride Northern Ireland - Live It's 11:45, about 30 minutes before the start of the march, and there is already quite a solid turnout in the hundreds of people. 224360
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisQueer as Fact @queerasfact.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Shana tova to everyone celebrating this weekend! We hope you have a sweet new year 🍎🍯 054
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisCaroline Rusterholz @carorusterholz.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Very happy to see my article published in Contemporary European History. It is in OA www.cambridge.org/core/journal... 064
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisGovernor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 05/09/2026Good news: he lost. 10334976310045
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisGeorge Severs @georgesevers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026We're a way off publication (likely December this year) and this is not the cover, but it's exciting to see that our book has a web page! www.routledge.com/Reusing-Oral...routledge.comReusing Oral Histories: From Archive to AnalysisReusing Oral Histories is the first comprehensive guide available to scholars and students looking to analyse or reanalyse archived oral history interviews. Oral history scholarship to date has been... 33210
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I am really glad to announce the launch of the first part of our toolkit on inclusive #HIV campaigns: ghiv.stir.ac.uk?page_id=357. This toolkit forms part of the research Giu Sbaffi Moisés Fernández-Cano Mbali Pewa, PhD, Merve Alçayır, Koonal Duggal, Lesego Mpumelelo Nzuza and I are conducting.ghiv.stir.ac.ukToolkit | Global History of HIV/AIDS ActivismToolkit Toolkit: Inclusive HIV campaignsThe toolkit is open access (CC BY 4.0 license)General Introduction to the toolkitThis toolkit forms part of the impact case study entitled ‘Making HIV cam... 142
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 16/08/2026If in Edinburgh, please participate in the vigil for Jason Arday tomorrow, 17 August, at 18.00 outside the Scottish Parliament. Moreover, please consider signing the Good Law project petition for an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press: goodlawproject.org/petition/jas...goodlawproject.orgJason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law ProjectCommission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death. 151
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisDr. T. Flo (Trying to get back on two feet in 2026) @tnflorvil.bsky.social · 04/08/2026The sheer number of people dying in ICE custody is terrifying. Of course, this is fascist, but let's not forget that Nazis also drew from Jim Crow laws and hung out with American eugenicists. These ideas keep traversing the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans back and forth. 0247
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026“The treatment forms part of a clinical trial evaluating its efficacy for several cancer types, including ovarian, lung, sarcomas, and head and neck cancer.” www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...independent.co.uk 010
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisAlexandre Klein @alexandreklein.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Le militant Michael Hendricks est décédé. J'avais eu le plaisir de le rencontrer en 2019 avec @gbrlgirard.bsky.social pour parler de son engagement dans ACT UP Montréal #RIP www.fugues.com/2026/07/19/d...fugues.comDécès de Michael Hendricks (1941-2026) : un pionnier de nos communautésDepuis quelques mois, Michael Hendricks avait annoncé que sa fin était proche. Samedi 18 juillet, son conjoint depuis plus de 40 ans, René LeBoeuf, a averti ses amis proches de son décès. Michael Hend... 173
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 15/07/2026The first podcast episode of our global histories of HIV activism project is available online, with Mandisa Mbali: ghiv.stir.ac.uk?page_id=320 We discussed the global dimensions of #South #African HIV activism and the challenges for South African scholars in disseminating their research. 030
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Our latest digest has now been published: www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20... I am presenting Anna Dobrowolska’s prizewinning article on the history of nude activism in Poland in the 1980s and 1990s. @conteurohistory.bsky.socialcambridge.orgContemporary European History digest, no. 3, January to June 2026 « News# « Cambridge Core BlogIn our third digest, we present our new managing editor; we highlight two recently published prize-winning articles on nude activists in communist Poland and the politics of transnational banking in t... 032
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 17/06/2026We are inviting contributions! Our global history of HIV activism team (ghiv.stir.ac.uk) is preparing a sourcebook on decentring the queer medical humanities. Please read the following call for contributions, which includes the concept note and submission guidelines: ghiv.stir.ac.uk/wp-content/u...ghiv.stir.ac.ukHome Page | Global History of HIV/AIDS ActivismWelcome to the 153
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Extended call for applications: Decentring the Medical Humanities Early Career Researcher Workshop | University of Stirling | 29–30 October 2026 Full details: lnkd.in/eJywGZQ3 175
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisBodie A. Ashton @manwithoutatan.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Joanna Cherry not only thinks she can tell people what gender they are; now she thinks she can tell lesbians they’re not really lesbians. She’s been listening too much to her other pal by the same first name, who thinks she’s the arbiter of identity because she made up a talking hat or whatever. 0142
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisSébastien Tremblay @sebboo.bsky.social · 05/05/2026I am thrilled to be part of this new forum in German History alongside wonderful colleagues for which I have a lot of respect (even though...yes..we do disagree 😆). Thank you @npapadogian.bsky.social and Craig Griffiths for this opportunity!academic.oup.comForum New Directions in Queer and Trans* German History*Abstract. Through dialogic responses by ten historians of the queer and trans* German-speaking world, this Forum takes stock of a vibrant and growing field 1239
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisEUI Queer and Feminist Studies Working Group @eui-qfg.bsky.social · 29/04/2026👏 Thank you to all the participants of the “Sexuality, activism, and the state in modern Europe” workshop 👏 We had a great day of inspiring presentations, illuminating discussions and thought-provoking questions ✨🦄💥 👀🎤Find a sum-up of the keynote and panels in the thread! 🎤👀 196
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 27/04/2026I have learned a lot from inspiring papers and energising discussions at the amazing workshop entitled 'sexuality, activism, and the state in modern Europe', which @georgiakat.bsky.social @zsofia-v.bsky.social and @loladickinson.bsky.social organised at the European University Institute!eui.euSexuality, activism, and the state in modern EuropeJointly organised by the 131
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisLola Dickinson @loladickinson.bsky.social · 10/04/2026So excited for the upcoming workshop ‘Sexuality, Activism and the State in Modern Europe’ which I have organised with the brilliant @zsofia-v.bsky.social and @georgiakat.bsky.social. Promises to be a fantastic day of talks and beautiful Italian sunshine! www.eui.eu/events?id=58... 0105
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Found amazing non-fiction books on race, gender and sexuality in @lighthousebks.bsky.social today! 030
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisLighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop @lighthousebks.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Absolutely CANNOT WAIT to host the brilliant Ariana Reines, and in the wickedly cool pianodrome as well! Come one come all! 041
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisDurham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Interested in a workshop for early-career UK researchers on challenging Western-centric perspectives in the #medhumanities? Facilitated by Global History of HIV Activism project & NNMHR. 📆 29-30 Oct 2026 | University of Stirling Apply by 15 May @npapadogian.bsky.social nnmh.org.uk/decentring-t...nnmh.org.ukDecentring the Medical Humanities - Northern Network for Medical Humanities ResearchDecentring the Medical Humanities: NNMHR (Northern Network for Medical Humanities Research) early career workshop Date: Starting on 29 October 2026 at 13.00, and concluding on 30 October at 13.00. Pla... 035
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisDr Anna Hájková @ankahajkova.bsky.social · 06/03/2026In the third panel, we heard from @npapadogian.bsky.social and @tomsmithgerman.bsky.social on the Greek migrants and the Gayhane 262
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisDr Anna Hájková @ankahajkova.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Queer Central European studies is a beautiful field 0151
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisThe English Historical Review @enghistrev.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social reviews 'Radical Acts: HIV/AIDS Activism in Late Twentieth-Century England', by George J. Severs @georgesevers.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ehr/advance-... @bloomsburyacad.bsky.socialacademic.oup.comRadical Acts: HIV/AIDS Activism in Late Twentieth-Century England, by George J. SeversThis monograph is a very welcome development in the study of HIV and AIDS in England. George Severs’s book is situated in the ‘second wave’ in the history 0145
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 02/12/2025A belated, but hopefully still relevant set of thoughts on the #WorldAIDSDay: the voices of #sex #workers who have been active in HIV activism, as well as those of their allies, need to become more prominent in research and broader public discussions on the subject matter. A thread. 110
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisLevke Harders @levkeharders.bsky.social · 20/11/2025CfP "Doing #MigrationHistory with Digital Methods", #DigHum #MigHist, am @dhi-paris.fr: www.hsozkult.de/event/id/eve....hsozkult.deDoing Migration History with Digital MethodsCall for papers for the summer school 2026 at the German Historical Institute in Paris: How does the history of migration change when it relies on digital sources and methods? What new knowledge and w... 087
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 15/11/2025During this Transgender Awareness Week, I am sharing my work on the pioneering role of #transgender people in #HIV activism in Athens, Greece: www.storre.stir.ac.uk/handle/1893/...storre.stir.ac.ukSTORRE: HIV campaigns and queer activism in Athens and their transnational context, ca. 1985–ca. 1997 072
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisSarah Frenking @sarahfren.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Thanks to Frederik Doktor for this very thoughtful conference report on a wonderful and very stimulating workshop about "Intimacies on the Move"! And of course to @chreinecke.bsky.social, Benno Gammerl, @npapadogian.bsky.social and @uschaper.bsky.social for bringing us together in lovely Flensburg! 031
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisEuropean AIDS Treatment Group @eatgroup.bsky.social · 10/10/2025#EATGatEACS2025 ❤️ CORE Local Multi-Stakeholders’ Meeting: From Margins to Mainstream – Community-Led Strategies for Inclusive Health and Policy for Sex Workers in France 📅 14 October 2025 🕐 13:30 – 18:00 📍 Amnesty International www.eatg.org/events/core-... #EACS2025 @eacsociety.bsky.socialeatg.orgCORE Local Multi-Stakeholders' Meeting | From Margins to Mainstream: Community-Led Strategies for Inclusive Health and Policy for Sex Workers in France | EATGAs part of the CORE (COmmunity REsponse to End Inequalities) Project, Fédération Parapluie Rouge (Red Umbrella Federation) and Médecins du Monde (Doctors of the World), together with the European AIDS... 031
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Taking place on Monday, 22 September! 010
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 09/09/2025This very interesting event is forthcoming! 061
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisDurham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Delighted to welcome the University of Stirling and @npapadogian.bsky.social to the Northern Network for Medical Humanities Research Steering Group. We're looking forward to collaborating with you and your colleagues! nnmh.org.uk/university-o...nnmh.org.ukUniversity of Stirling joins NNMHR Steering Group - Northern Network for Medical Humanities ResearchThe NNMHR is delighted to welcome the University of Stirling as the newest members of the Steering Group. Research in the Medical Humanities at the University of Stirling includes ongoing... 152
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Thought-provoking approach to identity politics to be discussed at this exciting workshop: laoms.org/workshop-ide... The organisers welcome contributions from the perspective of the history of sexuality and gender. Deadline falling soon!laoms.orgWorkshop: identity politics and social movements - LAOMSWorkshop: identity politics and social movements Centre on Social Movement Studies, Scuola Normale Superiore, Florence 27-28 October 2025 The politics of identity has become one of the most contested ... 112
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Looking forward to the presentation of Maria Alexopoulou’s books! 021
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisMatthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 05/06/2025The European court of justice finds that Hungary’s law which seeks to ban LGBTQ+ issues from schools and TV (their even nastier version of Section 28) violates basic human rights and freedom of expression.theguardian.comHungary’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ content violates human rights, says EU’s top courtECJ advocate general condemns ‘stigmatising’ law that bars such content from schools and primetime TV 410626
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Are any friends who live in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling subletting their apartment in June? If so, could you please send me a personal message? 022
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Delighted to share the news that from August 2025 I will be a Senior Lecturer in #Contemporary #European #History at the University of Stirling! 2170
Reposted by Nikolaos PapadogiannisHolger Nehring @holgernehring.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Predictably, the government seems to be choosing exactly the wrong response. There is no win here to be had - they won't be able to control the outcome. 031
Nikolaos Papadogiannis @npapadogian.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Please consider signing and spreading the word: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Allow transgender people to self-identify their legal gender.We believe the government should change legislation to make it easier for trans people of all ages to change their legal gender without an official diagnosis of gender dysphoria. 132