Really pleased to be able to share our new paper on accessible people 🎉
Give it a read here - doi.org/10.1111/bld....
With thanks to my collaborators: @karenburland.bsky.social, @freyabailes.bsky.social, @purplepatcharts.bsky.social and the Purple Research Group 💜
Presenting research in the form of a comic may seem unorthodox but it has proved to be an excellent way to display findings and send a message about who research is for. @drmkirby.bsky.social @purplepatcharts.bsky.social @universityofleeds.bsky.social
communitylivingmagazine.com/comic-tale-o...
The Purple Patch comic on tour in Helsinki! Very grateful to have had the opportunity to present at #NNDR2025 last week 🇫🇮 #participatoryresearch #learningdisability #creativemethods
Image of a purple participant holding flowers. The bottom text says 'What We Do'
White text with a purple background it says "We use our Purple Patch Approach to support learning-disabled people to thrive and to be heard." With an image of purple participants.
Hello Bluesky! We’re Purple Patch Arts. We use our Purple Patch Approach to support learning-disabled people to thrive and to be heard. 💜
It was such an interesting session! Really looking forward to hearing your next steps with it 👏
Thanks so much! ☺️
Honoured to have been able to share a part of my PhD at the #SEMPRE conference today, and to be a Hickman Award recipient. Thank you to everyone involved, particularly my supervisors @freyabailes.bsky.social @karenburland.bsky.social and the wonderful @purplepatcharts.bsky.social 💜
@drmkirby.bsky.social is doing @musicpsychleeds.bsky.social proud at #SEMPRE conference with her Hickman Award talk on inclusive arts-based learning experiences for adults with learning abilities.
Thanks so much, Amanda! Really lovely to have you there virtually ☺️
Thanks so much, Freya! So glad you were able to join virtually :)
Had such an enjoyable collaborative writing retreat this morning @amymrussell.bsky.social @drmkirby.bsky.social #research
It’s been a really exciting year - I’ve worked across 3 fabulous institutions and one charity, worked on 6 research projects spanning health, arts and culture, and disability studies, and collaborated with lots of lovely people. Bring on 2025! #LifeAfterPhD (2/2)
Yesterday was my #PhD anniversary 🎉 Hard to believe a year has passed since my wonderful viva experience with @suecaton.bsky.social and Prof Roger Slee. I will never forget the feeling of knowing I was #PhDone (1/2)
Congratulations to @MelissaKirby for being nominated for the University of Leeds 2024 Research Impact and Engagement Awards for her work with @purplepatcharts
"Research impact is often hard-won. It takes time, effort, patience and researchers who are willing to go the extra mile." VC Shearer West
Ah thanks Amy! And for all the encouragement/ support :)