Gender & Politics Laboratory

The Gender & Politics Lab is directed by Dr @amandabittner, housed in @MemorialPoliSci @memorialU, with research, teaching, & mentorship attached to the lab.

[Gender & Politics Laboratory @genpollab]

📣We’re hosting a series of OPEN discussions related to gender and politics this year! ✨

We want to hear from you about what topics and materials we should discuss—tweet or DM us with your ideas and stay tuned for more updates about this series!

[Leisha Toory (she/her) @LeishaToory]

It was an absolute honor & one of the proudest moments of my life when @period_priority was recognized by the NL House of Assembly on May 30🙏🏼 Thank you to the community for supporting the menstrual equity movement!💖

[Gender & Politics Laboratory @genpollab]

This was a small action to address food insecurity in our community, as the cost of living continues to skyrocket in NL.

While applications for #RisingYouth grant are now closed, we encourage other groups to apply in the future.

[Gender & Politics Laboratory @genpollab]

Last week, Holly and Emil from the GPL went out and purchased two carts full of groceries for the Community Food Sharing Association Using a community service grant provided by #RisingYouth.

#ImpactReport

[Gender & Politics Laboratory @genpollab]

They purchased $750 worth of school lunch snacks (granola bars, applesauce, juiceboxes), pantry staples (pastas, bread, canned fruit/veg/legumes), period products (tampons, pads, liners), and fresh bread!

[Gender & Politics Laboratory @genpollab]

ID: The rest of Sunzida’s clip was cut off by Twitter, but she says: “I’m from Bangladesh and doing a master’s in political science.”

[Gender & Politics Laboratory @genpollab]

We worked with @/StJohnsReviews on Tiktok to make a video about the lab and what our members are up to! ★

Watch below to hear from Dr. Amanda Bittner, Holly Fox, Victoria McLean, Emil Francis, Ciara Ivany, and Sunzida Ali!

[Period Priority Project @period_priority]

With #MHDay2022 coming up on May 28, @period_priority has a few things planned : 1) purchase of a few menstrual products & 2) drop off to a food bank! Yes, food banks need menstrual products too❤️
Stay tuned for drop-off update!

[Memorial Politics @MemorialPoliSci]

Our colleague @lucian_ashworth won the Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence

[SSHRC @SSHRC_CRSH]

#SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships and Canada Graduate Scholarships -Doctoral Program results are now available – check your email to access your results 📧

[St. John's Status of Women Council @SJSWCouncil]

34 healthcare leaders & community agencies in NL are urgently requesting that the @GovNL make free, accessible rapid tests available to vulnerable populations. 📢 Share our open letter and write to @HCS_GovNL & @FureyAndrew to show your support. https://t.co/xEwIm1e3uO

[Kerri Claire @kerriclaireneil]

@DeatraWalsh & following up on our convo, this is a great @SJCNL709 event coming up with fellow @OTMpartnership pal @CMarnellK 😍🐳

https://t.co/Vu4YIjOI1y

[First Light @FirstLight_NL]

Our full day session has filled up, but there are still spaces available in the 3 hour virtual session!

📝 Register now:
https://t.co/BZN1ZUD5Kt

[Kristen Harkness @HarknessKristen]

What I have learned in my first year as an Associate Editor for a comparative politics journal: a 🧵 to demystify the process for graduate students and junior faculty learning the art of getting their research published. (1/)

[St. John's Status of Women Council @SJSWCouncil]

"Changemaking happens one small step at a time, and sometimes those small steps seem insignificant. But this course is driven by the needs of our community, and it’s in our hands now. Take this small step." @TaniaLHeath #TheFeministFiles

https://t.co/BDAkS9JgPh

[St. John's Status of Women Council @SJSWCouncil]

📝If you've been wanting to work with our Right Here Right Now program, now is your chance. The Part-time Counsellor position is an opportunity to work with our feminist team doing accessible counselling. Closing on April 15th, see all the details: https://t.co/UxXQfiG3Yo

[St. John's Status of Women Council @SJSWCouncil]

Mothers of Avalon are a grassroots registered not for profit. Their goals are to provide support to Mothers/Caregivers with barriers to fundamental needs in our province of NL. While their name is Mothers of Avalon, they welcome caregivers of any gender identity or expression.

[St. John's Status of Women Council @SJSWCouncil]

An exciting opportunity to join the @sexworkoutreach team! Last day for applications is 24 April. Apply & share widely please! #opportunity #HousingFirst #SexWorkIsWork https://t.co/ROSpMmUqbH

[St. John's Status of Women Council @SJSWCouncil]

We are sharing this community call to partake in a paid research opportunity for folks who are 2SLGBTQIA+! If you're interested informing local research about how Covid-19 has impacted our community, find the details here: #NL #CommunityResearch #2SLGBTQIA