Ellen Lavender (she/they)
@ellenrlavender.bsky.social
ESRC funded PhD in Psychology @ Uni of York ⭐
researching the manosphere📱
researching the manosphere📱
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My next study for my PhD! Please share with your teacher networks ✨
Still looking for secondary schools to be involved in this project 🌟
Feel free to email if you would like more information!
[email protected]
Schools will be provided with a £250 voucher for taking part!
#PSHE #SecondarySchool #Teachers #SchoolResearch #ChallengingSexism
Feel free to email if you would like more information!
[email protected]
Schools will be provided with a £250 voucher for taking part!
#PSHE #SecondarySchool #Teachers #SchoolResearch #ChallengingSexism
June 30, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Still looking for secondary schools to be involved in this project 🌟
Feel free to email if you would like more information!
[email protected]
Schools will be provided with a £250 voucher for taking part!
#PSHE #SecondarySchool #Teachers #SchoolResearch #ChallengingSexism
Feel free to email if you would like more information!
[email protected]
Schools will be provided with a £250 voucher for taking part!
#PSHE #SecondarySchool #Teachers #SchoolResearch #ChallengingSexism
My next study for my PhD! Please share with your teacher networks ✨
June 18, 2026 at 12:11 PM
My next study for my PhD! Please share with your teacher networks ✨
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Paid Undergraduate Research Internship within the Department of Psychology at the University of York, funded by NIHR. An 8-week summer placement is open to undergraduate students in Psychology (or related disciplines) interested in memory research.
You can find out more here: shorturl.at/flepx
You can find out more here: shorturl.at/flepx
NIHR Undergraduate Internship - Advert.pdf
drive.google.com
May 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Paid Undergraduate Research Internship within the Department of Psychology at the University of York, funded by NIHR. An 8-week summer placement is open to undergraduate students in Psychology (or related disciplines) interested in memory research.
You can find out more here: shorturl.at/flepx
You can find out more here: shorturl.at/flepx
I know it's GCSE time, but I'm still looking for one more secondary school in the Yorkshire area to take part in an intervention to help children critically engage with sexist content online!
The study revolves around your usual timetable, and you will receive our resources for free!
The study revolves around your usual timetable, and you will receive our resources for free!
May 12, 2026 at 11:37 AM
I know it's GCSE time, but I'm still looking for one more secondary school in the Yorkshire area to take part in an intervention to help children critically engage with sexist content online!
The study revolves around your usual timetable, and you will receive our resources for free!
The study revolves around your usual timetable, and you will receive our resources for free!
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We’re running a short dog owner survey 🐶 examining dog social cognition & trainability - which could be used in future by assistance dog charities to help selection for breeding 🦮
£50 Amazon voucher if completed again in 1 week (eligibility UK residents only)
york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
£50 Amazon voucher if completed again in 1 week (eligibility UK residents only)
york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
May 8, 2026 at 9:09 AM
We’re running a short dog owner survey 🐶 examining dog social cognition & trainability - which could be used in future by assistance dog charities to help selection for breeding 🦮
£50 Amazon voucher if completed again in 1 week (eligibility UK residents only)
york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
£50 Amazon voucher if completed again in 1 week (eligibility UK residents only)
york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Are you a #secondaryschool teacher or school leader? We're looking to hear from educators across all areas of the curriculum about how #vocabulary is being supported in your school. Please share, thanks!
⏱ 15–20 minutes (can leave & return)
🎁 Chance to win a £20 voucher
tinyurl.com/UoYVocabular...
⏱ 15–20 minutes (can leave & return)
🎁 Chance to win a £20 voucher
tinyurl.com/UoYVocabular...
April 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Are you a #secondaryschool teacher or school leader? We're looking to hear from educators across all areas of the curriculum about how #vocabulary is being supported in your school. Please share, thanks!
⏱ 15–20 minutes (can leave & return)
🎁 Chance to win a £20 voucher
tinyurl.com/UoYVocabular...
⏱ 15–20 minutes (can leave & return)
🎁 Chance to win a £20 voucher
tinyurl.com/UoYVocabular...
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The EDI Research Centre at the University of York is launching a forum to connect minoritised staff with others for meaningful discussions and potential collaborations.
The event is specifically for any minoritised staff member working in EDI within a UK HEI.
Register here: lnkd.in/eNVPzk2y
The event is specifically for any minoritised staff member working in EDI within a UK HEI.
Register here: lnkd.in/eNVPzk2y
April 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The EDI Research Centre at the University of York is launching a forum to connect minoritised staff with others for meaningful discussions and potential collaborations.
The event is specifically for any minoritised staff member working in EDI within a UK HEI.
Register here: lnkd.in/eNVPzk2y
The event is specifically for any minoritised staff member working in EDI within a UK HEI.
Register here: lnkd.in/eNVPzk2y
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This new study is seeking #secondaryschool teachers from across England to share their experiences of teaching young people about the impact of media and technology on wellbeing 💻 You can complete an expression of interest here: york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 16, 2026 at 12:51 PM
This new study is seeking #secondaryschool teachers from across England to share their experiences of teaching young people about the impact of media and technology on wellbeing 💻 You can complete an expression of interest here: york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Exciting news from our Department of Psychology! Prof. Harriet Over appeared on The One Show on Tuesday, April 14, discussing her important research on misogyny. Check it out at:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The One Show - 07/04/2026
Joanna Page, Martin Freeman and Molly Belle Wright join Alex and Clara on the sofa.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Exciting news from our Department of Psychology! Prof. Harriet Over appeared on The One Show on Tuesday, April 14, discussing her important research on misogyny. Check it out at:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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One more month of my study left to go, and 150 more responses needed!
If you or someone you know is 18+ years old, is based in the UK, and identifies as neurodivergent/disabled then please consider taking part and/or sharing!
tinyurl.com/29jmjxzp
Every participant counts 😊
If you or someone you know is 18+ years old, is based in the UK, and identifies as neurodivergent/disabled then please consider taking part and/or sharing!
tinyurl.com/29jmjxzp
Every participant counts 😊
April 1, 2026 at 12:16 PM
One more month of my study left to go, and 150 more responses needed!
If you or someone you know is 18+ years old, is based in the UK, and identifies as neurodivergent/disabled then please consider taking part and/or sharing!
tinyurl.com/29jmjxzp
Every participant counts 😊
If you or someone you know is 18+ years old, is based in the UK, and identifies as neurodivergent/disabled then please consider taking part and/or sharing!
tinyurl.com/29jmjxzp
Every participant counts 😊
This week, I had the privilege of organising a celebration of women in academia with @holmyers.bsky.social. International Women's Day occurs on the 8th of March and is an important celebration to commemorate women's fight for equality. We had an incredible selection of amazing speakers ♀️ 🎓
March 6, 2026 at 11:42 AM
This week, I had the privilege of organising a celebration of women in academia with @holmyers.bsky.social. International Women's Day occurs on the 8th of March and is an important celebration to commemorate women's fight for equality. We had an incredible selection of amazing speakers ♀️ 🎓
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It's #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek - a time for support, advocation & learning. Yet disabled/neurodivergent experiences are less well known.
Help change that! If you're UK based, are 18+, and identify as neurodivergent AND/OR disabled please take part in my study!
tinyurl.com/2k2rmre3
#EDAW2026
Help change that! If you're UK based, are 18+, and identify as neurodivergent AND/OR disabled please take part in my study!
tinyurl.com/2k2rmre3
#EDAW2026
February 24, 2026 at 4:13 PM
It's #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek - a time for support, advocation & learning. Yet disabled/neurodivergent experiences are less well known.
Help change that! If you're UK based, are 18+, and identify as neurodivergent AND/OR disabled please take part in my study!
tinyurl.com/2k2rmre3
#EDAW2026
Help change that! If you're UK based, are 18+, and identify as neurodivergent AND/OR disabled please take part in my study!
tinyurl.com/2k2rmre3
#EDAW2026
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Job alert!!
We're looking for a Postdoc and two RAs on a 3-year project examining the effects of smartphones on sleep and mental health in adolescents. Details below:
RA: tinyurl.com/7h6zrz2k
Postdoc: tinyurl.com/ykmsk757
Please repost :)
We're looking for a Postdoc and two RAs on a 3-year project examining the effects of smartphones on sleep and mental health in adolescents. Details below:
RA: tinyurl.com/7h6zrz2k
Postdoc: tinyurl.com/ykmsk757
Please repost :)
Jobs - The University of York
tinyurl.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Job alert!!
We're looking for a Postdoc and two RAs on a 3-year project examining the effects of smartphones on sleep and mental health in adolescents. Details below:
RA: tinyurl.com/7h6zrz2k
Postdoc: tinyurl.com/ykmsk757
Please repost :)
We're looking for a Postdoc and two RAs on a 3-year project examining the effects of smartphones on sleep and mental health in adolescents. Details below:
RA: tinyurl.com/7h6zrz2k
Postdoc: tinyurl.com/ykmsk757
Please repost :)
Looking for schools in the Yorkshire area to take part in my research!
From next year, it will be compulsory for schools to teach about online misogyny! 📱
From next year, it will be compulsory for schools to teach about online misogyny! 📱
Does your school want to be ahead of the game in trialling a new intervention lesson for online misogyny? @ellenrlavender.bsky.social is looking for Year 7 classes in/around York to participate in an "Understanding Sexism" lesson in the new year. Find out more at sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Looking for schools in the Yorkshire area to take part in my research!
From next year, it will be compulsory for schools to teach about online misogyny! 📱
From next year, it will be compulsory for schools to teach about online misogyny! 📱
Reposted by Ellen Lavender (she/they)
Does your school want to be ahead of the game in trialling a new intervention lesson for online misogyny? @ellenrlavender.bsky.social is looking for Year 7 classes in/around York to participate in an "Understanding Sexism" lesson in the new year. Find out more at sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Does your school want to be ahead of the game in trialling a new intervention lesson for online misogyny? @ellenrlavender.bsky.social is looking for Year 7 classes in/around York to participate in an "Understanding Sexism" lesson in the new year. Find out more at sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...
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What an incredible woman and life well lived ❤️ A childhood inspiration and role model for so many of us who have gone on to study animal minds & behaviour 🐵🦍🦧
Jane Goodall, the trailblazing naturalist whose intimate observations of chimpanzees in the African wild produced powerful insights that transformed basic conceptions of humankind, has died. She was 91.
Read more about her legacy www.latimes.com/obituaries/s...
Read more about her legacy www.latimes.com/obituaries/s...
October 2, 2025 at 5:34 AM
What an incredible woman and life well lived ❤️ A childhood inspiration and role model for so many of us who have gone on to study animal minds & behaviour 🐵🦍🦧
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Searching for participants! If you could please share with your schools I’d be very grateful!
September 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Searching for participants! If you could please share with your schools I’d be very grateful!
I'm looking for secondary schools in the Yorkshire area to take part in an intervention to help children critically engage with sexist content online!
If you know any teachers or schools that might be interested, please ask them to drop me an email on [email protected] for more information :)
If you know any teachers or schools that might be interested, please ask them to drop me an email on [email protected] for more information :)
September 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I'm looking for secondary schools in the Yorkshire area to take part in an intervention to help children critically engage with sexist content online!
If you know any teachers or schools that might be interested, please ask them to drop me an email on [email protected] for more information :)
If you know any teachers or schools that might be interested, please ask them to drop me an email on [email protected] for more information :)
Getting ready for data collection at the end of September has me revisiting my revision days! Catch me delivering a manosphere intervention in schools 📱👩🏫
September 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Getting ready for data collection at the end of September has me revisiting my revision days! Catch me delivering a manosphere intervention in schools 📱👩🏫
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Trying to wrap these up before September- so close now! 😮💨Looking for people based in York to take part in an interoceptive lab experiment and/or an MEG experiment. Reimbursement for both. See details: sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/l... @cejpreston.bsky.social @alexandrapike.bsky.social
Lucy Stafford - Take part in my research
⬇️Scroll down for links to the BODY experiment and the online surveys.⬇️
sites.google.com
June 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Trying to wrap these up before September- so close now! 😮💨Looking for people based in York to take part in an interoceptive lab experiment and/or an MEG experiment. Reimbursement for both. See details: sites.google.com/york.ac.uk/l... @cejpreston.bsky.social @alexandrapike.bsky.social
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📣 New job alert! I'm looking for a 2-year research assistant for a project on word learning from childhood to adulthood. Come and join us in lovely York! Please RT 🙏 @yorkpsychology.bsky.social jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
Jobs - The University of York
jobs.york.ac.uk
July 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
📣 New job alert! I'm looking for a 2-year research assistant for a project on word learning from childhood to adulthood. Come and join us in lovely York! Please RT 🙏 @yorkpsychology.bsky.social jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...
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New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
Understanding drivers of recent trends in young people’s mental health - Youth Futures Foundation
Research report exploring the reasons for the recent decline in mental health among 14 to 24-year-olds in England
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
New report on understanding the drivers of declining youth mental health
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
To effectively respond to worsening mental health, we need to understand not just what is happening, but *why*
We used an evidence-based approach to unpack common explanations
1/🧵
youthfuturesfoundation.org/publication/...
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Very important report out today from the Youth Futures Foundation exploring factors accounting for escalating mental health problems in young people. Lead by fantastic colleagues from the University of Manchester (@olademk.bsky.social et al). Report here: youthfuturesfoundation.org/what-we-do/f...
Understanding young people’s declining mental health - Youth Futures Foundation
Exploring drivers of worsening mental health among 14-24 year olds through a first-of-its-kind study for England
youthfuturesfoundation.org
July 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Very important report out today from the Youth Futures Foundation exploring factors accounting for escalating mental health problems in young people. Lead by fantastic colleagues from the University of Manchester (@olademk.bsky.social et al). Report here: youthfuturesfoundation.org/what-we-do/f...
Delayed post due to travelling down to Glastonbury straight after, but excited to share that I attended my first conference as a PhD student!
I presented a poster of my proposed methodology at the Annual Psychology PGR Conference for the University of York and York St John.
I presented a poster of my proposed methodology at the Annual Psychology PGR Conference for the University of York and York St John.
July 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Delayed post due to travelling down to Glastonbury straight after, but excited to share that I attended my first conference as a PhD student!
I presented a poster of my proposed methodology at the Annual Psychology PGR Conference for the University of York and York St John.
I presented a poster of my proposed methodology at the Annual Psychology PGR Conference for the University of York and York St John.
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When your team's work - based on six years of research - gets cited but the core message is ignored, because 38 men say it's no big deal 😡 @mantrap.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Society may have overestimated risk of the ‘manosphere’, UK researchers say
Many who engage are ‘discriminating and value-driven’, with a minority consuming ‘extremely misogynistic content’, study for Ofcom suggests
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
When your team's work - based on six years of research - gets cited but the core message is ignored, because 38 men say it's no big deal 😡 @mantrap.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...