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CTSG Visiting Research Fellow Scheme 25-26 – Application Deadline 7th February 2026

CTSG Visiting Research Fellow Scheme 25-26 The International Visiting Research Fellowship scheme within the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender offers researchers the opportunity to join a vibrant academic community at the University of Brighton. The programme aims to foster… Continue Reading →

Finding Out… A CTSG Podcast – Episodes One and Two Out Now!

The CTSG has recently launched its new podcast – Finding Out… A CTSG Podcast.   A huge thank you to Dr. Sally Sutherland for her help in designing the show’s wonderful logo.   We will be aiming to release new… Continue Reading →

Student Research Job with CTSG

CTSG member Dr Nick McGlynn is recruiting an undergraduate student for a paid research job.   Funded by the British Academy, Nick’s research project ‘A Golden Age of Bears’ explores the history of the gay/bi/queer men’s Bear community through archived… Continue Reading →

Call for Participants: Examining the Impact of the UK Supreme Court Ruling on the Definition of ‘Sex’ in Everyday Life

CTSG members Dr. Jamie Chan and Dr. Abby Barras are seeking participants for a study into the impacts of the UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘sex’.   Study name: Examining the impact of the UK Supreme Court… Continue Reading →

Dr. Liam Wignall on Pillion (2025) and How Romcoms Made Kink Mainstream

With the recent release of film Pillion (2025), BDSM and kink seem to be increasingly prevalent in popular culture. Dr. Liam Wignall, member of CTSG’s management board, spoke to Mashable on the topic.   BDSM and cinema share a long history… Continue Reading →

CTSG Suggestion Box – What Events Would You Like to See?

The CTSG is steered by its members – it’s your suggestions that dictate the future of the CTSG and what we should prioritise our time and budget towards. With this in mind, we need your help.   We want to… Continue Reading →

Calling All PGRs – Could you be the CTSG’s next Postgraduate Student Representative for 2025-26?

Could you be the CTSG’s next Postgraduate Student Representative?  The Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender welcomes applications from Doctoral Students to join its Management Board as a volunteer Student Representative.      About the Centre   The Centre for Transforming Sexuality… Continue Reading →

CTSG Newsletter – Review of 2024-25 and Plans for the Year Ahead

Please access the CTSG’s most recent newsletter for September 2025 via the link below. CTSG Newsletter 44: September 2025 A Year Ends, A Year Begins Go to this Sway   Selected Highlights 2024-25: A Year in Review We take a… Continue Reading →

Joint Statement – Transgender equality and the UK Supreme Court: a UK Gender Studies community roundtable | Journal of Gender Studies

The CTSG is proud to have joined colleagues from across the UK Gender Studies community in a published community roundtable on Transgender equality and the UK Supreme Court (Journal of Gender Studies). This timely exchange highlights the importance of collective… Continue Reading →

Honorary Doctorate Recognising Contribution to LGBTQ+ and Black LGBTQ+ Civil Rights – Ted Brown

At the University of Brighton’s summer graduation ceremonies this year, CTSG Member Dr. Abby Barras had the privilege of presenting an honorary doctorate award to Ted Brown, the trailblazing activist who helped organise the UK’s first Pride march.   Abby… Continue Reading →

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