Here we list events organised by our project as well as other events we hope will interest you. If you would like to advertise your event relating to the history of sexual science here please contact us.
Talks
Guest Speaker: Mary Robson (Durham University) – ‘Inside and also Independent’
TBCMary Robson, creative facilitator in arts in health & education on Wellcome Trust-funded project Hearing the Voice (Durham University) will speak to us on 'Inside and also Independent: The Role of a Creative Facilitator in Interdisciplinary Research Projects'. All welcome. Full abstract and speaker biography below. Part of the Centre for Medical History seminar series at University […]
Sex in Six Objects workshop – the Roman “penis pot”
Museum of Archaeology Anthropology Downing Street, CambridgeA free workshop for young people aged 16-25 looking at an intriguing Roman “penis pot” plus a selection of similar artefacts from the past, and how objects like these have helped people in the modern world to think about sexuality. Lead by Drs Jana Funke and Jen Grove of University of Exeter and Imogen Gunn, curator at the Museum of Archaeology Anthropology (MAA), Cambridge. This event […]
Guest Speaker: Helen Wickstead (Kingston University London)
Marchant Syndicate Room A Building:One, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter, United KingdomHelen Wickstead, Senior Lecturer at Kingston University London in Museum and Gallery Studies and Heritage, will talk to us on ‘"The Prehistoric Phallus: A History of Archaeology and Sex". All welcome. A joint seminar as part of the Centre for Medical History and Department of Archaeology seminar series at University of Exeter. Abstract: Objects thought to represent the erect […]
IHR History of Sexuality Seminar: Clare Tebbutt (Nottingham Trent University)
IHR Pollard Seminar Room, N301, Third Floor, IHR, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU Senate House, London, United KingdomMedical appeals to sexuality in understanding and policing those who wanted to 'change sex' during the 1930s and 1940s Clare Tebbutt (Nottingham Trent University) Part of The History of Sexuality seminar at the Institute of Historical Research (co-organised by our director Dr Jana Funke). The seminar series is convened by the Raphael Samuel History Centre. All […]
Guest Speaker: Lisa Downing (University of Birmingham)
Room 128 Amory Building Rennes Dr, Exeter, United KingdomLisa Downing, Professor of French Discourses of Sexuality at the University of Birmingham, will talk to us on 'How Do I Love Me? Let Me Count the Ways…. On Female Narcissism, a Problem in the Psy Sciences'. All welcome. Full abstract and speaker biography below. Part of the Centre for Medical History seminar series at University of Exeter. […]
Transgender history workshop with Ann Heilmann (Cardiff)
Trinity Centre Trinity Road, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomTransgender: Cultural and historical developments and the “case” of James Miranda Barry Ann Heilmann (Cardiff) This event is part of the Emergenc(i)es Festival, Bristol. Abstract: This workshop considers the contemporary interest in transgender issues in relation to historical developments. It will explore how have perceptions and understandings of gender, sex and sexuality developed; how […]
Sexologies européennes-European Sexologies international symposium
University of Toulouse , FranceOur project will have a presence at this international gathering which seeks to assess the current state of research in a thriving field and to create a European research network on the history of sexology. The term sexology here is understood in a broad sense (as scholarly discourse on human sexuality) and the period covered will be large, from the […]
Europe’s Spiritual ’68: Catholics, Contraception and Comparative Perspectives on Humanae Vitae
King’s College London , Strand Campus, Department of History – Floor 8, Room S8.08 Strand, LONDON, United KingdomThe format of this colloquium at King's College London will be highly discussion-orientated, based on the pre-circulation of papers in late August and very short presentations at the gathering. This is to ensure that there is ample time for in-depth consideration of the commonalities and contrasting factors in the ‘reception’ of Humanae Vitae in different […]
A brief history of LGBTQ psychology: From pathology to identity, and beyond
An event from University of the West of England, Bristol Victoria and Nikki are both Chartered psychologists and work in the field of LGBTQ psychology. About the speakers Nikki has published papers and chapters on bisexual women's identities and is a member of the British Psychological Society Psychology of Sexualities Section Committee. Victoria has published several […]
Rethinking Sexology project launch!
The Devon and Exeter Institution 7 Cathedral Close, ExeterFriends and colleagues joined us drinks reception to celebrate the launch of our Wellcome Trust-funded project, Rethinking Sexology. The evening took place at the The Devon and Exeter Institution which occupies historic premises at the heart of Exeter in Cathedral Close (see below for address). We celebrated the completion of our full project team and look forward to forthcoming […]