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SASP Gender and Sexuality Pre-conference
Contact person
Associate Professor Joel Anderson
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society; La Trobe University
Organising team
- Joel Anderson, La Trobe University
- Eden Clarke, University of Auckland
- Michael Thai, University of Queensland
- Jordan Hinton, La Trobe University
- Nat Amos, La Trobe University
- Michelle Ryan, Australian National University
Pre-conference description
The SASP Gender and Sexuality Pre-conference will bring together researchers working across gender, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ health and wellbeing, prejudice, identity, relationships, embodiment, social change, and related areas of social psychology. The pre-conference will provide a dedicated space for connection, intellectual exchange, and community-building among scholars at all career stages, including HDR students and early career researchers.
The program will combine short data blitz presentations, an invited keynote address, a facilitated discussion about the future of gender and sexuality research within SASP, and opportunities for networking. Rather than focusing only on completed research, the pre-conference will encourage generative discussion about the nature, shape, and future direction of gender and sexuality research in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the broader region. Key themes will include methodological innovation, inclusive and ethical publishing, community-engaged scholarship, intersectionality, and the role of social psychology in responding to contemporary social and political challenges affecting gender and sexually diverse communities.
By creating a welcoming and collegial space for dialogue, collaboration, and mentoring, the pre-conference aims to strengthen networks among gender and sexuality scholars and support the development of a vibrant, inclusive research community within SASP.
Participant registration
Participants can register their interest using the following form:
https://acu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Dh8OGLZUbQSgnA
The pre-conference does not currently have a separate website.
Provisional program
Thursday, 26 November 2026
9:00–9:10 am — Welcome and introduction
Acknowledgement of Country, introduction to the pre-conference, and overview of the morning.
9:10–9:50 am — Invited keynote address
Approximately 30 minutes for the presentation and 10 minutes for discussion. The invited speaker has been approached but is not yet confirmed; speaker details will be provided once available.
9:50–10:30 am — Data blitz session 1
10:30–10:45 am — Morning tea and networking
10:45–11:20 am — Data blitz session 2
11:20–11:50 am — Where to next for GASP?
A facilitated discussion about the future of the SASP gender and sexuality research community, including its Trans-Tasman focus, support for HDRs and ECRs, collaboration, publishing, mentoring, and possible activities beyond the annual pre-conference.
11:50 am–12:00 noon — Closing and next steps
The precise number and length of data blitz presentations will be determined after expressions of interest have been reviewed.
Informal gathering
We also intend to organise an informal gathering on the evening of Wednesday, 25 November. Details will be circulated to registered participants once the timing and venue are confirmed. We will coordinate this with the scheduled postgraduate dinner to minimise clashes.
For updates and further information, please visit:
https://sasp.org.au/events/conference/sasp-2026-conference/