Sarah Chadwick

Same, at lot of US centric articles

Attended an insightful talk yesterday regarding identity and the sensory experience of cancer by @claireturner.bsky.social at @crems-york.bsky.social

As part of our upcoming digital exhibition, we're asking you to donate your blood stories! We're looking for exciting experiences of donating blood, receiving a blood transfusion, or even an interesting blood test. Consider donating your stories via the link below

hematopolitics.org/your-blood-s...

Final run through of my paper this morning before speaking at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social this afternoon

I can finally share news of the exhibition I've been working on as part of my postdoc with @hematopolitics.bsky.social! 'Blood: Ties and Tensions' will run from Feb - June 2025 and explores the social and cultural meanings behind blood donation and transfusion.

thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/blood/

An abstract, artistic portrayal of blood vessels, some of which are made of a rough hessian material, and others which are made of red pieces of twine.

An abstract, artistic portrayal of blood vessels, some of which are made of a rough hessian material, and others which are made of red pieces of twine.

An abstract, artistic portrayal of blood vessels, some of which are made of a rough hessian material, and others which are made of red pieces of twine. There are LED lights within the structure which give off a red glow.

An abstract, artistic portrayal of blood vessels, some of which are made of a rough hessian material, and others which are made of red pieces of twine. There are LED lights within the structure which give off a red glow.

The exhibition will feature a range of fascinating objects relating to blood donation and transfusion across the centuries, and will play host to an art installation by fantastic local artist Gemma Wood. Here's a sneak preview!

A promotional poster detailing a temporary exhibition hosted by Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds. The background is a pale peach colour. The main feature of the poster is an abstract, artistic portrayal of blood vessels, some of which are made of a rough hessian material, and others which are made of red pieces of twine. Overlaying this artwork, in bold white text, is the word BLOOD. The subtitle reads 'Ties and Tensions'. Underneath are a series of logos, including the Arts Council England, Arts and Humanities Research Council, and the University of Leeds.

The Hematopolitics team are absolutely thrilled to share details of our upcoming exhibition in collaboration with @thackraymuseum.bsky.social, opening Feb 8!

thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/blood/

Conducting interviews in the morning and prepping for a talk in the afternoon. It's been a very productive day!

Today's goal - finish writing talk

Today has been spent networking, organising focus groups and reading some interesting articles about the NHS and racism.

Currently on a serious hunt for Ministry of Health Blood Donation Campaign Reports post 1950! If anyone has any knowledge of where they could possibly be, please give me some advice! I've not found any luck as of yet in the National Archives nor Wellcome!

Absolutely fascinating illustrations!

Finished my final seminar of the term/year - safe to say it has been an interesting learning curve!