Writing & Ideas

Cover page of the 2026 Report on the State of Scholarship in the Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences

The State of Scholarship: A Report Worth Reading

Dr James Morandini
July 16, 2026

A new report led by philosopher Paul Boghossian examines politicised scholarship, relativism and the place of disinterested inquiry in university life.

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Vowel-formant plots comparing straight and gay Australian English-speaking men, coloured by phoneme

Gay Men’s Speech, Gender Nonconformity and Genuine Acceptance

Dr James Morandini
June 28, 2026

New acoustic research examines how Australian gay and straight men’s speech differs—and why describing average differences need not reinforce stigma.

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First page of the Clinical Psychological Science paper on male cross-dressers and transfeminine individuals

Mental Health and Gender Dysphoria in Male Cross-Dressers and Transfeminine People

Dr James Morandini
May 7, 2026

A large study compares two overlapping but distinct groups, highlighting differences in mental health, relationships and gender dysphoria.

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The Gender Centre contingent marching at Sydney Mardi Gras beneath its parade placard

Marching with The Gender Centre at Sydney Mardi Gras

Dr James Morandini
March 1, 2026

A reflection on marching alongside colleagues and families from The Gender Centre—and its four decades of housing, counselling and outreach support.

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Queer Majority graphic listing James Morandini’s essay among its ten most-read articles of 2025

Autogynephilia, Stigma and the Responsibility of Sexuality Science

Dr James Morandini
January 4, 2026

Queer Majority’s recognition of a widely read essay prompts reflection on autogynephilia, stigma, scientific candour and the value of reliable knowledge.

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Publication announcement for a study of sexual-orientation theories and social attitudes

Does exposure to continuous and fluid theories of sexual orientation influence heterosexuals’ evaluations toward bisexual or gay/lesbian people?

Dr James Morandini
October 24, 2024

Two experiments tested how continuous, discrete, fluid and fixed accounts of sexual orientation shape attitudes toward gay, lesbian and bisexual people.

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Michael Kassara

Welcoming Michael Kassara to the University of Sydney

Dr James Morandini
June 20, 2024

Michael Kassara joins the University of Sydney for a funded PhD examining pathways to bisexual identity and mental-health experiences among bi+ men.

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King Street Psychology Clinic team at the 2023 Christmas gathering

King Street Psychology Clinic: 2023 team gathering

Dr James Morandini
December 10, 2023

A 2023 gathering of the multidisciplinary King Street Psychology Clinic team and a reflection on its specialist, evidence-based clinical work.

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Presentation slide featuring Dr Anne Lawrence

Dr Anne Lawrence provides specialist supervision at King Street Psychology

Dr James Morandini
September 30, 2023

Dr Anne Lawrence provided specialist supervision to the King Street Psychology team on autogynephilic gender dysphoria and work with adolescents.

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Dr Erik Wibowo at King Street Psychology

Dr Erik Wibowo speaks at King Street Psychology on voluntary eunuchs

Dr James Morandini
August 15, 2023

Dr Erik Wibowo joined the King Street Psychology team for a professional discussion on voluntary eunuchs and the related clinical literature.

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American Institute of Bisexuality representatives visiting King Street Psychology

American Institute of Bisexuality visits King Street Psychology

Dr James Morandini
March 20, 2023

King Street Psychology welcomed leaders from the American Institute of Bisexuality to discuss research and public understanding of bisexuality.

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