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Hull University; Dame Jenni stands!

80 replies

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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PositivelyPERF · 20/12/2018 13:11

you’re

PositivelyPERF · 20/12/2018 13:10

I am a proud northern woman so i can say that. does that not mean your a man, then? 😉 😆

BigotedWoman · 20/12/2018 13:07

If Hull went woke there really would be no hope! (I am a proud northern woman so i can say that.)

PositivelyPERF · 20/12/2018 13:03

Thank you for protecting the rights of women, Hull university. Everyone has the right to be heard, but woman shouldn’t be no platformed, banned or ignored because they centre females. This is a massive step and I hope you don’t get too much hate for it.

Dame Jenni Murray has done so much for society, in speaking for those women without a voice, and deserves recognition.

SonicVersusGynaephobia · 20/12/2018 12:53

I am pleased.

The "point of learning" part is bugging me a bit.

redexpat · 20/12/2018 12:43

Hurrah! Truly one of the 3 great universities Wink

GodThisIsShit · 20/12/2018 12:32

I got it too!

Well done Hull! Sanity prevails.

DisrespectfulAdultFemale · 20/12/2018 12:20

I am so pleased. Well done, Hull.

Zoflorabore · 20/12/2018 12:12

I went to uni in Hull, it's a great place and I have many amazing ( and hazy ) memories of it :)

One small step and all that...

mimivanne · 20/12/2018 12:08

Balance,who'd have thought .....

So very pleased for Dame Jenni

Melanippe · 20/12/2018 11:44

That's cheering, thanks for posting

Bittermints · 20/12/2018 11:39

Great news. I used to know Susan Lea a little. I have a very high regard for her intellect, her practical and managerial abilities and her common sense and from what I saw of her and heard others say about her she is a kind, decent, fair-minded and tolerant person. Greatly relieved to see I hadn't misjudged her!

Nice early Christmas presents for Dame Jenni.

welshgendercrit · 20/12/2018 11:26

I haven't had the email yet, but am truly delighted at this news. Well done, University of Hull! Flowers My Hull-born grandfather would have been pleased but not surprised. Smile

Materialist · 20/12/2018 10:58

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HumberElla · 20/12/2018 10:57

Well done Hull! I knew you’d come good on this. Feeling very proud of Hull today.

HedgehogPoo · 20/12/2018 10:53

Thanks for the good news, this has made my morning!

1hello2hello · 20/12/2018 10:50

Xmas SmileXmas Smile

BeUpStanding · 20/12/2018 10:44

Woohoo!! That is marvellous news. Congrats to Dame Jenni for the honour and to Hull Uni for making that decision Star

ChewyLouie · 20/12/2018 10:43

😁

HermioneWeasley · 20/12/2018 10:43

Excellent, sanity prevails

DodoPatrol · 20/12/2018 10:39

All good publicity for Dame Jenni's book, too, for those still pondering a few last-minute Christmas presents.

Terfnserf · 20/12/2018 10:32

Brilliant! I got the same email also

feministfairy · 20/12/2018 10:30

About time that a university took a stand and didn't give in to the T bullies.
Well done Hull.

whiteworld · 20/12/2018 10:28

I got the same email. Great news.

Datun · 20/12/2018 10:28

I wonder how much of the reaction of transactivists resulted in

We have reviewed and listened to all the comments received and this has helped to inform our final decision...