Interdisciplinary AHRC-funded project at the University of Leeds exploring blood symbolism, social relationships and boundary-making in blood banking. Account run by @jinikim.bsky.social (taking over from @claireturner.bsky.social in Oct 2025)
Hematopolitics
So excited to be back at Be Curious with our book, Amazing Blood Ties! Looking forward to meeting little (and big) curious minds today! Stop by our stall at Parkinson Court, University of Leeds 10:00-16:00 today! hematopolitics.org/amazing-bloo...
Our sessions will run twice in person: first at the Thackray Museum of Medicine on 28 October 2025 (10:30–15:30), and again at Moor Allerton Library on 1 November 2025 (10:30–15:30). Children can enjoy hands-on activities throughout the day, including crafting, colouring, quizzes, and games.
We're happy to share: Amazing Blood Ties! written by Jieun Kim (PI of Hematopolitics) and illustrated by Leigh Bowser. This children’s book introduces kids aged 5–8 to the stories behind blood donation and how we’re all connected. Freely available at: hematopolitics.org/amazing-bloo...
Hematopolitics are taking part in the ESRC Festival of Social Science! This event runs from 18th October to 8th November 2025. We will be introducing 'Amazing Blood Ties!', a children's book on blood donation that she co-created with textile artist Leigh Bowser.
I'm delighted to share that I've been awarded a Visiting Early Career Research Fellowship at the John Rylands Research Institute in Manchester! I'll be working on my new project on 'The Sensescapes of Cancer, c.1700-1950'.
Updated my bio to reflect some upcoming changes - this week marks my last week working with @srsrensoc.bsky.social and @hematopolitics.bsky.social. Next week, I'll be starting at @durhamimh.bsky.social, where I'll be continuing my research on the sensecapes of cancer.
At the heart of the event is a one-hour live storytelling performance by Matthew Bellwood. Please spread the words to anyone who may be interested! festivalofsocialscience.com/events/amazi...
🌍 September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and together we are working to #ConquerSCD!
📚 Identifying pediatric patients with sickle cell disease at high risk of experiencing chronic pain after HSCT
📖 Read the full article here. buff.ly/AgBdW37
