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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 17/09/2026

Without more ace and aro stories on our screens, the momentum of what little representation there was could be lost www.wearequeeraf.com/whats-next-f...

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What's next for asexual and aromantic representation on TV in a post-Heartstopper world

Without more ace and aro stories on our screens, the momentum of what little representation there was could be lost

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I guess this saves me from having to post about this myself, thanks AVEN! Click the link to read some of my reflections from doing a placement with the BFI where I was exploring asexuality in their archives, put together a collection of asexual screen histories, and ran an event about it all, too!

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megunderwoodpsych.bsky.social @megunderwoodpsych.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! Currently recruiting participants for ‘ACE in an ALLO world’, a photovoice research project exploring lived experiences of people who identify on the Asexuality spectrum. For more info, or to participate, visit: bit.ly/acealloworld Ethics reference: UoL 2026_22963.

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! ACE in an ALLO world’, a photovoice research project exploring lived experiences of people who identify on the Asexuality spectrum.

Eligibility: Participants must be 18+, live in the UK, and identify as a person on the asexuality spectrum. We are intentionally seeking a diverse range of participants to ensure wide representation of lived experience across the ace spectrum and intersectional demographics.
Photovoice Research Project: Participants will be asked to take a series of photos that represent their lived experience over a 2-week period, in response to provided prompts. Once their photos have been submitted, participants will be invited to discuss their chosen images in an online focus group (5-6 people per group).

For more information, or to participate, visit: bit.ly/acealloworld
Ethics reference: UoL 2026_22963.

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Want to watch 20 years of asexual screen histories, all in one place, for free? Now you can! I'm delighted to announce my curated collection 'Asexuality on Screen' for the BFI Mediatheque is now available to be watched at the BFI Southbank in London. Come along and explore!

photo of a booth in the BFI Mediatheque, where there is screen showing the 'asexuality on screen' collection accompanied by artwork of a television screen showing the asexual flag.

image shows works within the 'Asexuality on Screen' collection at the BFI Mediatheque.

Image shows some of the Curated Collections available at the BFI Mediatheque, including the 'Asexuality on Screen' collection which explores 20+ years of how asexuality has been represented on British screens, shown with artwork of a televison screen showing the asexual flag.

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I'm approaching the end of a placement with the British Film Institute where I've been exploring asexuality in their archives, building a new BFI Mediatheque collection that traces 20 years of asexual British screen histories, and more! Read about my experiences 👉 www.bfi.org.uk/inside-the-a...

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Inside the Archive #68: Reflections on archiving asexuality

This week we hear from PhD researcher Rebecca Humphreys‑Lamford about their experiences undertaking a placement with the BFI to explore asexuality in the archive.

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Tickets for an event I'm helping to run with the British Film Institute have just gone live, so I'm here to share! Want to watch and learn more about 20 years of asexual representation on British screens, and discuss potentials for archiving asexuality? Book at: whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/defau...

Poster for an event at the BFI Southbank entitled 'archiving asexual screen histories (and futures?)' taking place at 7:30pm on the 4th June. an event to preview a new BFI Mediatheque collection about asexual screen histories and discuss futures of asexual screen archives. Book online at whatson.bfi.org.uk (or at link in bio)

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

There's still time to submit to this wonderful conference I'm helping to run 👇

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Really excited to get involved in organising this network and see what we can bring to aro and ace scholars, activists, and communities going forward!

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Aromanticism & Asexuality Research Network @aroaceresearch.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Introducing: Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social is doing their PhD at the University of Birmingham on asexual representation in the media.

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Did you miss this event? I answer some of the audience questions over on Instagram - check it out! www.instagram.com/p/DQOYFPxjWN...

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

I had a great time chatting to @stinaface.bsky.social and @ninajonesfilm.bsky.social about asexual representation, and you can listen to the podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/3p5D... Also, go read my blog about the impacts of ace representation below 👀 Happy Ace Week everyone! 💜

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Episode 7 Asexuality on Screen

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Wanna know more about my research and my experiences researching asexuality as an ace person? Join me and AceSpaceLdn in discussion about Asexual Representation in British Media! On Monday 20th October, 8pm BST via Zoom. It's free - book here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30618/...

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I was really excited to attend the Asexual Geographies panel at the @rgsibg.bsky.social earlier today organised by @rachelbayer.bsky.social and @joejukes.bsky.social 👏 Truly wonderful to hear from four researchers about their work on asexuality, even though I'm not a geographer! Lots to reflect on!

Photo of a conference schedule listing a panel entitled 'Asexual Geographies'

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

My wonderful friend is doing this research and is still looking for more people to take part! Please share 😊

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Charlie Clark @cclarkmusicpsych.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Call for participants! I am doing a research about how ADHD affects the experience of performing music. I am therefore looking for ADHD musicians to fill in a survey about their experiences of performing. Please take part or share if you can! birminghamcoaal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Spending the day presenting on my research as part of the #PGResearchFest25 at @unibirmingham.bsky.social (psst, vote for me in the public choice vote uobasops.formstack.com/forms/rpc25_...)

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ROLES Sexuality & Gender Studies Network @rolesbham.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Still a few more days to submit!

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ROLES Sexuality & Gender Studies Network @rolesbham.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🚨Deadline Extended! 🚨Due to issues getting this CfP out to the ROLES mailing list, we've extended the submission deadline to the 12th May at 12pm BST to make sure everyone who wants to has a chance to submit! There's still time, so come join us! rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/confere...

Call for Papers

Theme: Looking Back,
Looking Forward

Deadline: 2nd May, 12pm

Conference: 9th June, at The University of Birmingham and Online via Zoom

The University of Birmingham’s student-led ROLES Sexuality and Gender Studies Network is delighted to announce the Call for Papers for its 14th Annual Conference.

We welcome 250-word abstracts - along with a 50-100-word bio - for 20-minute paper presentations, as well as proposals for presentations that break the mold of conventional academic conference papers.

For more information and to submit visit https://rolesbham.wixsite.com/home/conferences

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I'm helping run this, so please help us spread the word and get involved if you'd like! Always an exciting and supportive conference, I've enjoyed presenting in previous years 😊

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I'm helping run this, so please help us spread the word and get involved if you'd like! Always an exciting and supportive conference, I've enjoyed presenting in previous years 😊

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

If you see this post, quote with a bridge from your gallery.

A wooden bridge over a moat, leading from a pathway to the arched entrance of the ruined Beaumaris castle.

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Lee @leemartxn.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

If people are interested - here's a petition going round re the cass review and the restrictions put on the healthcare for trans youth petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70... #trans #transgender #nonbinary #transmasc #transfemme #transyouth #transkids #ukgovernment #ukpolitics

A screenshot from the UK government website that reads

Petitions

UK Government and Parliament

Petition

An independent evaluation of the Cass review on child gender services

We believe that trans healthcare should be based on unbiased research that is peer reviewed. We think that the Cass review's findings have led to restrictive practices that are being directly felt by transgender children.

More details

Sign this petition

3,983 signatures

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

This questionnaire is now closed, thank you to all participants! Updates coming soon 😊

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Black asexuals and aces of colour in the UK and Ireland, there's still time to have your voice heard about your thoughts on asexual tv and media representation! Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions to complete a questionnaire about this - anonymous, and most questions are optional. Please share! 💜

Poster saying 'Calling all Black asexuals and aces of colour (18+) in the UK and Ireland, wanting to have your voice heard about your opinions on asexual media representation? Complete the questionnaire linked below.

For more information, and to complete the questionnaire go to https://tinyurl.com/acetvquestions

The questionnaire should take 30-45 minutes to complete.

This research has been approved by the University of Birmingham ethical review team, reference number ern_1778-jun2024. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (rah191@student.bham.ac.uk)'

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Luke Gompertz @asexuality-handbook.com · 22/11/2024

Some people argue that asexuals should be excluded from LGBT+ spaces because they're straight-passing. They aren't. But even if they were, are you seriously suggesting it's fine for them to be forced into the closet their whole life?

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Please share! Reminder that most questions are optional, so you can come and say as little or as much as you'd like, I just really want more Black voices in this research cos ace communities/research/representations are far too white, and that needs to change...

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Dr Eloise Parr (she/her) @eloisebparr.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

As I’m nearing thesis submission, I’m looking for postdoc research and/or teaching positions for the new year. My research interests are metaphor, corpus discourse analysis, health communication, and pregnancy discourse. I’m also interested in disability and neurodivergence due to lived experience.

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Black asexuals and aces of colour in the UK and Ireland, I need you...to fill out a questionnaire about asexual tv/media representations and their impacts on you. Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions and help me make my research not be yet another look at white asexuals... Please share!

Recruitment poster saying: “recruiting participants for a questionnaire about asexual representations on television
Participants must be 18+, live in the British Isles, and identify as asexual/on the asexual spectrum (including questioning an ace identity)
What’s involved? You will be asked questions surrounding likes/dislikes, impacts of media, favourite representations and preferred types of ace media. The questionnaire should take 30-45 minutes to complete.
For more information, and to complete the questionnaire go to: Https://tinyurl.Com/acetvquestions
This research has been approved by the University of Birmingham ethical review team, reference number ern_1778-jun2024. if you have any questions, please contact rebecca humphreys-lamford (rah191@student.bham.ac.uk)”

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Megan Carroll @mcsociology.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Introducing the Ace/Aro Studies starter pack! If you are a scholar specializing in asexualities or aromaticism, let me know so I can add you. go.bsky.app/9TLnCmy

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Guess it's gonna be a productive day of watching the snow fall (and an unproductive day of not doing any work on my thesis 😅)

A photo taken from a first floor window showing a garden covered with a thin layer of snow

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Reposting this now I have some followers! Please share widely and/or complete this questionnaire if you're eligible (ace-spec or questioning an ace identity, 18+ and living in the UK and Ireland). Many thanks! 💜

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Just discovered the #ShowMeYourKnits tag, so here's the last thing I knitted - my version of the jumper David Rose wears in the Schitts Creek finale, cos I'm a nerd.

Photo of a white person with long brown hair wearing a black knitted jumper. The sleeves each have four stars on them in red, green, blue and white. The front of the jumper has the word love in a heart shape, in the colours of the rainbow.

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline

An autumnal view of a Japanese style garden at Winterbourne House and Gardens. In the background, a wooden bridge crosses over a river, and the reflection of the bridge and surrounding foliage can be seen in the water. Leaves on the tall trees are yellow and orange, contrasting with the greenery and pink flowers of the plants around the river.

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Xanthe Pajarillo @xanthepajarillo.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

🩸PARTICIPANTS NEEDED🩸 Are you a parent of a child who loves #horror? Based in the UK or Ireland? Seeking child interviewees & filmmakers aged 9-15 for a University of Birmingham UK study on children’s opinions of the horror genre! ✨ Please share ✨ & see flyer for details:

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Hello 👋 I'm Rebecca, an aroace PhD researcher at the University of Birmingham. My research looks at how asexuality is represented in the media, and how representations impact asexual communities. Wanna get involved? Go to tinyurl.com/acetvquestions (eligibility: aces from the British Isles aged 18+)

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Sarah Cosgriff 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇭 @acescicomm.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

There's an asexual spectrum starter pack! ♠️ If you would like your name added, reply below so Elise can keep track of who wants to be added. Repost so other people can find this! go.bsky.app/QaW4ED4

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Rebecca Humphreys-Lamford (they/them) @rebeccahlamford.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Sometimes, all it takes is three hours of staring at empty word documents, rethinking your entire thesis plan, reading an ace fanfic, and trying to nap on and off to magically break through your writers block. Would not recommend, but thank the lord (that I don't believe in) that I am past it 🤞

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