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Willem Stander

@willemjstander.bsky.social
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Research Fellow (University of Birmingham) working on projects supporting the LGBTQ+ community & young people in care. Living in Brighton. He/him. Follow my work here: linktr.ee/wjstander

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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Pleased to share this blog with CoramBAAF about our research with care-experienced young people in England. We’re currently recruiting young people aged 13-25 to take part - please help spread the word by sharing 💙 🔗 corambaaf.org.uk/updates/list... #CareExperienced #CareLeavers #MentalHealth
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Listening to care experienced young people: why the COLLAGE study matters | CoramBAAF
In this blog, Dr Willem Stander writes about an upcoming study on care-experienced young people’s mental health seeking behaviours (COLLAGE). Reflecting on the importance of ensuring that young voices...
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Stephen Hicks @stephenrhicks.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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Creative Health Research Symposium: Social Care and Creative Practice
Creative Manchester’s creative health and social care symposium focuses on arts and creative practices this year related to social care.
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
📣 Help us spread the word! We’re looking to connect with care‑experienced young people (13–25, England), or those supporting them, for research on mental health help‑seeking. Grateful for any shares, and happy to present the study or provide flyers.
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Help us reach care‑experienced young people (13–25, England) for research on how they seek help & support for mental health difficulties. We’d really welcome support sharing our flyer or opportunities to talk about the research with young people or professionals. 🔗 linktr.ee/COLLAGEresea...
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INQYR @inqyr.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
ENGLISH INQYR Beyond Limits is here! Join us Oct 2, 2026 in Toronto for our first in-person conference advancing the rights, joy & resilience of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Submit your proposal. Deadline: April 8, 2026. Link in bio.
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
🌈 New protocol paper out: a rapid review on how prepared the home care workforce is to support older LGBTQ+ people — an area where evidence is still limited but urgently needed. Led by @jrkeemink.bsky.social w/ Profs. Paul Willis & Benjamin Thomas. 🔗https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-110207
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Evidence on the preparedness and practice needs of the home care workforce to support older LGBTQ+ people: a rapid review protocol
Introduction Older people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or other marginalised sexualities and gender identities (LGBTQ+) still face significant barriers and inequalities when ac...
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
📣 Call for Participants: Home Care Workers/Managers in England and Wales 📣
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Our new UK study about protective & risk factors in preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ youth is now out! 🌈 We surveyed 9,666 LGBTQ+ youth (13-24), identifying top predictors of suicidality: LGBTQ+ victimisation, conversion therapy, food insecurity, non-affirming school climate doi.org/10.1080/0020...
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Understanding protective and risk factors in preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ youth in the UK
LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to attempt suicide in comparison to their cisgender, heterosexual peers. Despite a UK national suicide prevention strategy, there have been minimal efforts to address t...
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Exciting news: our NIHR-funded COLLAGE study is now officially underway at @imh-uob.bsky.social, exploring how care-experienced young people in England seek mental health support. We’re also thrilled to welcome @errwallace.bsky.social to the research team! 🌈🧠 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/na...
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New study to explore how care-experienced young people seek mental health support - University of Birmingham
NIHR-funded research project will explore barriers and resources for young people seeking mental health support in England.
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
📣Excited to share that our study about care-experienced young people's mental health help-seeking is one of 14 studies funded through the NIHR Research Programme for Social Care! Thrilled to lead this w/ @jasonschaub.bsky.social & @jrkeemink.bsky.social www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-re...
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Job opportunity for a Full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate on a study about LGBTQ+ inclusive home care provision for older people (the LEAP study), led by the incredible Dr @jrkeemink.bsky.social & Prof Paul Willis. Deadline: 11/06/2025. 🔗https://jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SSS-008-25-R
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Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Research Associate
Are you a dedicated and skilled Research Associate who has the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data?  Would you like to be part of an exciting, funded project that is foc...
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
🚨 We're recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an NIHR-funded study exploring mental health help-seeking among care-experienced young people in England. 📅 Deadline: 01/06/2025 🔗 More details here: shorturl.at/EK0YD Please share with your networks!
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Research Fellow - School of Psychology - 105743 - Grade 7
The post holder will create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within a specific research project funded by the NIHR Research Programme for Soci...
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Became a British Citizen today (at long last)
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Last Chance to Register! Don't miss out on this exciting symposium about advancing LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience, featuring renowned UK & international speakers 🌈 🗓️ Registrations Close: 30th April (end of day) 📅 Symposium Date: 22nd May 📍 Location: Birmingham 🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Join us at the INQYR UK Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health, Well-being & Resilience! There's limited time left to register! 🗓️ Date: 22 May 📍 Location: Birmingham 🔗 Website: lnkd.in/eikkBZ_K Don't miss out on our exciting programme featuring fantastic speakers and leaders in their fields.
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ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
📣 Attention Primary Care & Social Care Professionals! Are you supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of suicide & self-harm in the West Midlands or South West Peninsula area? We invite you to participate in an important research study. More information below!
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
📣 Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out – there's still time to register! 🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Funded PhD opportunity about LGBTQ+ people & adult social care with an incredible supervisory team at the University of Bristol consisting of Profs @jasonschaub.bsky.social & David Abbott. Applications due 15/05/25 with PhD starting September 2025. More info here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMP621/p...
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PhD Studentship: LGBTQ+ people and adult social care at University of Bristol
Discover a PhD Studentship: LGBTQ+ people and adult social care on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other PhD opportunities.
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INQYR @inqyr.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Check out this starter pack to follow all the members of our partnership currently on Bluesky!
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
📣 Excited to announce the @inqyr.bsky.social UK symposium on 22nd May, co-hosted with @unibirmingham.bsky.social. Don't miss out – there's still time to register! 🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Seaside stroll before work ❤️
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Exciting news! @unibirmingham.bsky.social & @inqyr.bsky.social are thrilled to co-host a symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health & resilience. Join us on 22 May 2025 for this important event. Check out the press release below for more details (incl. a quote from me 😊) 🔗 shorturl.at/SSU7n
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University of Birmingham to host INQYR symposium to enhance LGBTQ+ health and resilience - University of Birmingham
A symposium hosted by the University of Birmingham and INQYR, will examine the diverse factors shaping the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
📣 Registration now open for the INQYR UK Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! This hybrid event is co-hosted by @inqyr.bsky.social & @unibirmingham.bsky.social. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025 🔗 Register here: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025 Space is limited, so register ASAP!
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Dr Nick McGlynn @nick-mcglynn.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Still time to submit your proposal for our @ctsgbrighton.bsky.social scholarship for a PhD project on trans / NB inclusion & wellbeing (w me supervising). The application isn't huge, so even if you've not started yet it's not too late 👍
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INQYR @inqyr.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Hello Bluesky! 👋 We are INQYR (International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience), a SSHRC-funded interdisciplinary and multilingual international research partnership designed to understand and support the resilience of LGBTQIA2S+ youth through technology-engaged research.
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025 🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025 Space is limited, so please register now! This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
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INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience — INQYR
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Sunny lunch break with a new book!
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ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Our online launch is only a few hours away! Hear from an exciting line-up of expert panellists, including researchers, clinicians, and lived experience advocates, as we discuss youth mental health and service innovation. 📅 When? TODAY, 2–3:30 PM (GMT) 🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/k1LO4
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ATTUNE Research Study Launch Event
Join us for the exciting launch of ATTUNE, which investigates how the voluntary sector supports young people at risk of self-harm & suicide
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Registration is now open for the UK INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being & Resilience! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🗓️ Thursday, 22 May 2025 🔗 www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025 Space is limited, so please register now! This hybrid event is co-hosted by INQYR and the University of Birmingham.
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INQYR Symposium: Advancing LGBTQ+ Health, Well-Being, & Resilience — INQYR
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MGS Conference 2026 @mgsconf.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Our call for papers for the 2025 conference is now open! The theme for this year is: (Extra)Ordinary Experiences? Approaching Everyday Lives In Social Science Research For more information see: warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... @mgsesrcdtp.bsky.social
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Join @attunestudy.bsky.social 's launch event! Funded by Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, the ATTUNE study is focused on how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide & self-harm. Don't miss our expert panel discussion. Register now!
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
9 days left to submit your abstracts for the INQYR UK Symposium focused on advancing LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience! 🔗 Abstract Submission: www.inqyr.org/inqyruk2025 🗓️ Abstract Deadline: Feb 28, 2025 Symposium registration now open. We hope to see you there!
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
18 days left until the deadline! Come present at the INQYR UK symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health, well-being & resilience held in Birmingham on May 22 - in time for Birmingham Pride! Call for abstracts now open: 🔗 Submission: tinyurl.com/INQYRUK-2025 🗓️Deadline: Feb 28, 2025
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ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
With just 20 days left, we are excited to announce that we now have our panelists confirmed for the launch event 🚀. ATTUNE explores how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide and self-harm. More info 👇 📅 Launch: 27 Feb, 2–3:30 PM (GMT) 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/k1LO4
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
📣 25 days left to submit your abstracts for INQYR's UK Symposium! 📣
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ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
23 days left! Join us for ATTUNE's launch, a study funded by Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, focused on how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide & self-harm. 📅 Launch: 27 Feb, 2–3:30 PM (Online) 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/k1LO4 💻: linktr.ee/attunestudy
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Delighted to announce that the INQYR UK symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health & well-being will be held in Birmingham on May 22nd - in time for Birmingham Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Call for abstracts now open: 🔗 Submission: tinyurl.com/INQYRUK-2025 🗓️Deadline: Feb 28, 2025 Symposium registration will open soon!
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Thrilled that a new publication from our Lgbtq+ Young People in Social cAre (LYPSA) project is out. This article delves into strategies for improving the recruitment of social workers in studies, especially in randomised control trials. You can find it here: doi.org/10.1093/swr/...
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Recruitment and Retention of Social Workers as Research Participants: Lessons from a Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract. Social work research in the UK has significant challenges in building research capacity due to a lack of funding, austerity policies, and the qua
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ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Join us for the launch of ATTUNE, a study funded by Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme, focused on how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide & self-harm. 📅 Launch: 27 Feb, 2–3:30 PM (Online) 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/k1LO4 More info: linktr.ee/attunestudy
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Delighted to announce that the INQYR UK symposium focused on LGBTQ+ health & well-being will be held in Birmingham on May 22nd - in time for Birmingham Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Call for abstracts now open: 🔗 Submission: tinyurl.com/INQYRUK-2025 🗓️Deadline: Feb 28, 2025 Symposium registration will open soon!
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
📢 ATTUNE explores young people's experiences with voluntary sector support for self-harm/suicidal thoughts, aiming to improve youth suicide prevention. 📅 Launch: 27 Feb, 2–3:30 PM 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/k1LO4 @willemjstander.bsky.social @georginaspcr.bsky.social
📢 ATTUNE explores young people's experiences with voluntary sector support for self-harm/suicidal thoughts, aiming to improve youth suicide prevention.

📅 Launch: 27 Feb, 2–3:30 PM
🔗 Register: https://shorturl.at/k1LO4
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ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
We are excited to announce the launch of ATTUNE, an NIHR-funded study focused on how voluntary organisations support young people at risk of suicide and self-harm. For more info & to register for the free online event, please visit shorturl.at/k1LO4
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 10/10/2024
New research reveals critical insights into the mental health of #LGBTQ+ youth in the UK. We need to ensure that LGBTQ+ youth have the mental health resources/support they need to thrive. #WorldMentalHealthDay Full report available here: www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-inter...
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2024 United Kingdom Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
The 2024 United Kingdom (UK) Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People captures the experiences of over 9,600 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13 to 24 across the UK. These findings on the mental hea...
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 08/10/2024
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 01/10/2024
Having a fantastic first time in NYC ❤️
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 16/09/2024
Hove sunsets ❤️
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 23/05/2024
Off to Namibia in 5 weeks! 🇳🇦❤️
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 10/12/2023
Beautiful sunrise the other day.
Sunrise over West Pier in Brighton & Hove.
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Willem Stander @willemjstander.bsky.social · 15/09/2023
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