Say My Name virtual symposium 2022
Our names are a key part of our identity but very often their importance is underestimated as is the harm that can be caused by having our names avoided, changed or routinely mispronounced. This three hour online symposium sought to explore the place of names in respectful communications and inclusive institutions, and practical strategies to bring about change. We invited submissions from those in higher education and beyond who may have ideas that could help build inclusive practices around names in learning institutions. We were also interested in learning about projects which may feature names as part of a wider initiative.
The symposium was open externally as well as to Warwick staff and students.
Objectives
- To bring together researchers and academics, professionals services staff, and students with an interest in this area.
- To promote and uplift research to share ideas and best practices, and to create opportunities for delegates to gain further knowledge and skills;
- To identify areas for collaboration in the future.
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Symposium recording
The transcript unedited at the moment
Symposium recording outline
| Say My Name Symposium outline 18 February 10:00-13:00 GMT |
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| Recording |
Presenter |
| Jane Bryan, University of Warwick Opening Comments and Say My Name research at Warwick |
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Lee-Ann Sequeira, LSE Why I Deliberately Mispronounce My Own Name |
| Sawsan Khuri and Gulsen Guler, Collaborative Capacities Can I call you Sally? Do you have a nickname? |
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| Rachel Forsyth, Lund University In Their Own Words: Using Student Testimony to Support Staff Change |
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| Chiko Bwalya, Students’ Union, Bournemouth University The Say My Name Safety Pledge |
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| Jane Pilcher, Nottingham Trent University Say My Name: Institutional Responses |
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| Ifrah Salih and Jacqui Brewster, Sheffield Hallam University Understanding the Importance of Each Other’s Names: Practical Exercise |
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| Leonardo Morantes-Africano and Toni Philips, Newcastle College University Centre The Power of Gendered Language in Educational Institutions |
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| Donna Hurford and Andrew Read Current HE Practice in Diversifying Reading Lists |
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| Jane Bryan, University of Warwick Closing Statements |
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For questions, please contact Dr. Jane Bryan