@ReproSoc

Reproductive Sociology Research Group at @Cambridge_Uni led by @sbrooksfranklin

 Cambridge
reprosoc.sociology.cam.ac.uk/
Joined February 2014
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The deadline's coming soon, but there's still time to apply! ⏰
Cambridge Sociology@CamSociology7 Dec 2023
📢We’re looking for a Assistant Professor in the Sociology of Gender and Sexuality to join us in September 2024. Closing date: 15 January 2024 More information: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/44230/
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Starting now! 😍 @reprosoc @sbrooksfranklin @LucyvandeWiel
ReproSoc@ReproSoc10 Nov 2023
Register now for the 9th Annual Public @ReproSoc Lecture 2023 “Reproductive Cause and Effect: a sociological perspective” featuring Prof Sarah Franklin @sbrooksfranklin ⏰Thurs 23rd Nov 17:00 📌Arts Lecture Theatre, New Museums Site, Cambridge bit.ly/3tUrw9P
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Looking forward to seeing you there later today!🎉
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Register now for the 9th Annual Public @ReproSoc Lecture 2023 “Reproductive Cause and Effect: a sociological perspective” featuring Prof Sarah Franklin @sbrooksfranklin ⏰Thurs 23rd Nov 17:00 📌Arts Lecture Theatre, New Museums Site, Cambridge bit.ly/3tUrw9P
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Midwives are still the exception in the US. New startups are trying to change that theguardian.com/society/2023…

Midwives are still the exception in the US. New startups are trying to change that

Companies with user-friendly apps are getting good results – but is the need to scale compatible with a ‘sacred’ approach to maternity care?

theguardian.com
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Exciting talk coming up with @MarcinSmietana 😍
Marcin Smietana@MarcinSmietana3 Nov 2023
I'll be giving this online talk at the University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies this Monday 6 November, 12.30 (UK/GMT) - do sign up on Eventbrite below and share it with anyone you think might be interested! @CambridgeGender @lgbtQcam @ReproSoc eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-cal…
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Save the date! 9th Annual ReproSoc Public Lecture, “Reproductive Cause and Effect: a sociological perspective” Given by our very own Prof Sarah Franklin @sbrooksfranklin When? Thursday November 23, 5 - 6:30 pm, London Time More information to follow shortly
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👏 Huge congratulations to our Deputy Director Professor Sarah Franklin (@sbrooksfranklin), who has been awarded the Royal Society's 2023 Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal and Lecture! (1/3) royalsociety.org/grants-sche…
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Huge congratulations to our ReproSoc director Prof Sarah Franklin, who is awarded the Wilkins-Bernal-Medawar Medal by the Royal Society for research related to the social function of science 🤩🥳 reprosoc.sociology.cam.ac.uk…… @ReproSoc @sbrooksfranklin
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Here comes your weekend read! "Forced adoptions in Chile" by @MartinaYopo reprosoc.com/blog/forced-ado…
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With the outgoing and incoming Chairs of the @britsoci Human Reproduction Study Group: @CathyHerbrand, @christina_weis, @DrKylieBaldwin and @Dr_A_Kaur (-plus we’re displaying an impressive variety of human reproduction, which should be the case at more academic events!) #HRSG23
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Radio play "First of Millions" about the IVF pioneers (Bob Edwards (whose archive we look after), Patrick Steptoe & Jean Purdy) & the birth of the first IVF baby Louise Brown aired on @BBCRadio4 on Saturday. Listen: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001lyb… @Cam_Repro @ReproSoc @BournHallClinic

BBC Radio 4 - Turning Point, First of Millions

Medical drama about the pioneering science that led to the birth of the first IVF baby.

bbc.co.uk
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I'll speak about strategies gay parents use in the context of racialization and stigmatization, this Thurs 18 May, 3.30 pm CET (Barcelona time), you can join on Zoom. Thank you for organising the series @AFINBarcelona Vane Mantilla! us02web.zoom.us/j/8962450045… @ReproSoc @DrMPerrotta
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What would Birth be like in a Feminist World? Reproduction and Questions of Freedom @DrRChadwick will consider this question in person at Seminar Room B, 17 Mill Lane and on-line on Thurs 11 May 4pm. Convened by: @RSanchezRivera1 @aioshaug Mail [email protected] for details.
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Happy to have clarified a few things about mitochondrial donation this morning on Skynews with Sarah Norcross. Lets not forget that there are still many affected families who need support with their broader reproductive and healthcare needs @4Lilyfoundation @CRRDMU
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@KayBurley11 May 2023
The UK’s first ‘three-parent’ baby has been born. Sarah Newman from @PET_BioNews and @CathyHerbrand from the Centre for Reproduction Research explain the science behind the new IVF procedure. #KayBurley LH
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Delighted to announce the Call for Abstracts for this summer’s British Sociological Association Human Reproduction Study Group Annual Conference on 22 June 2023 in London, with a plenary by Prof Sarah Franklin! @britsoci #reproduction For details, visit: britsoc.co.uk/events/key-bsa…
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Deeply excited for this - go on and register!
Cambridge Queer Studies Conference@cqsconference17 Apr 2023
Conference Registration is now open!! eventbrite.com/e/cambridge-q…
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Prof Judith Butler’s lecture yesterday was a hugely powerful tour de force. The collective solidarity and energy in the room was inspiring. We are proud to have hosted it with @lgbtQcam and @CambridgeGender. Recording coming soon for those who couldn't get a seat!
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Join us for Reproductive Justice Seminar Series I March-May Co-hosted by @GenderKings and @GHSMatKCL Reproduction Research Cluster. Find out more and register here: bit.ly/3yYc5wF
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Feeling so energized and humbled by so much feminist wisdom and energy after the #ReproductiveJusticePostCovid Conference. It's like I've grown an extra brain, an extra clenched fist, and an extra heart 🧠✊🏽🫀
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