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Hull University; Dame Jenni stands!

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MrsSnippyPants · 20/12/2018 09:10

Just received:

Thank you for your message, below, in relation to the naming of the Dame Jenni Murray Lecture Theatre.

Over the last two weeks much feedback has been received - from staff, students, alumni and members of the community – on this issue. We have reviewed and listened to all the comments received and this has helped to inform our final decision on the naming of the lecture theatre and our approach to inclusivity in general.

The University of Hull has decided to retain Dame Jenni’s name for the lecture theatre. The original rationale remains strong and for many Dame Jenni is a role model and an inspiration.

As a University striving to accelerate our equality, diversity and inclusion agenda, we are committed to using this situation as a point of learning and will continue in constructive dialogue with the trans community on campus to ensure that we continue to develop an environment to foster learning, collaboration and action in supporting a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Best wishes for the Festive Season,

Susan

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powershowerforanhour · 20/12/2018 22:39

Good. I like her and am glad the name is being kept.

adultFemaleElf · 20/12/2018 21:01

Another one having received the email, thank goodness sense has prevailed.
I hope it doesn't cause JM any problems.

ShowOfHands · 20/12/2018 19:21

Just seen this in my inbox. What marvellous news and I'm pleased to see sense prevailing. Merry Christmas indeed.

StroppyWoman · 20/12/2018 19:14

Utterly delighted to get this email this morning.

WineGummyBear · 20/12/2018 19:13

Excellent!

ImPreCis · 20/12/2018 19:07

Yay, I got an email too! So pleased they listened, bloody pleased for
Dame Jenni and frankly for us too. We don’t get many positive responses.

Merry Christmas every one, Santa has come early this year! Let’s hope this continues through 2019! 🍾🤶🏻

teawamutu · 20/12/2018 18:32

Seriously, what's going on? No complaining, no calls to burn all the mean witches, nothing. Where is it? Is the poor press officer saving all the people who'll be pissed off at the news till last?

TallulahWaitingInTheRain · 20/12/2018 18:26

Really fabulous news Smile

welshgendercrit · 20/12/2018 18:22

Just received my email, timed 16.18. That poor Press Officer must have had a lot of replies to process. Smile

heathspeedwell · 20/12/2018 17:44

Brilliant news and has made me feel inspired to write more emails!

CuppaTeaAndAJammieDodger · 20/12/2018 17:18

Just brilliant! What a Christmas present. Thankyou Hull University.

northender · 20/12/2018 17:08

Dame Jenni's book was on my Christmas list so hopefully dh has taken notice! Great news for common sense.

BigotedWoman · 20/12/2018 17:04

Grin PERF

PositivelyPERF · 20/12/2018 16:48

That’s the one, BigotedWoman 😁 I was praying that you’d make the connection. 😄

Nicknamesalltaken · 20/12/2018 16:43

Excellent news!

frogintheTyne · 20/12/2018 16:41

Got my email too! :-)

And Dame Jenni's books as Christmas presents. Mil asked me what I wanted, and I said - A History of the World in 21 Women, and A History of Britain in 21 Women by Jenni Murray!

Go Dame Jenni!

Riotingbananas · 20/12/2018 16:38

This has cheered me up after a shit day.

BigotedWoman · 20/12/2018 16:34

PERF is that to do with that Meg Barker wotsit on trans northern women or something? I remember it happening but have erased most of it from my brain!

NotTerfNorCis · 20/12/2018 15:23

Wow fab news!

Sycamoreleaves · 20/12/2018 15:12

I am totally thrilled about this! Fantastic news, Hull!

concretesieve · 20/12/2018 14:03

Lovely news - can't say how pleased I am to hear it.

teawamutu · 20/12/2018 13:57

Haven't seen any backlash yet, am I missing something?

Ali1cedowntherabbithole · 20/12/2018 13:57

That's great news! Such a relief to hear that sanity has prevailed.

I'm also delighted for Jenny.

Beagadorsrock · 20/12/2018 13:51

Great news

DontBuyANewMumCashmere · 20/12/2018 13:14

Hurray! Thanks for standing up to the bullies Shock