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Post-Graduate Symposium

Symposium organiser Ruby Goodley has written a blog reflecting on day.

This is a one-day symposium for post-graduate research students organised by the Centre for Disability Studies PGR Network on Monday 13th April 11.00-17.30 with a social event at The Old Bar afterwards.

The theme of the day is Disability and Creative Arts. The day will comprise of a workshop, based on the award-winning theatre production & now a film: Not F**kin’ Sorry! (NFS!) by Not Your Circus Dog Collective in partnership with Access All Areas,  with screened extracts) led by Associate Professor Liselle Terret (NFS! co-writer & director of NFS!) and Stephenie Newman (NFS! co-writer & actor) and supported by Heather Johnson (NFS! Assistant Director and Support Worker) and a panel discussion with researchers in the field of creative arts and learning disabilities.

There are 35 places available, on a first come first served basis. The cost for attendance is £10 which includes refreshments and lunch during the day and a drink and snacks at the social afterwards. Please book your place using the University's online store (opening in December 2025).

Information on Accessibility:

  • The University of Leeds has published information for the Social Science Building including accessibility directions. Please also be aware that:
  • The day is based in the SSP seminar rooms (12.21/25)  on level 12 which is flat with level access via the lift. The chairs have wheels and arms. We will also be using the adjacent student study area for refreshments and networking.
  • There will be signage on the day to the accessible entrance and taxis can stop right outside. The what3words for the Social Science Building: ///cross.poster.yappy.
  • The seminar rooms dimmable lights.
  • 11.12 will be available to be used as a quiet room throughout the day. The prayer room is next door.
  • There is an accessible toilet and gendered standard toilets on the same floor of the building as the room.
  • There is an assistive listening system in the building, which you will need an induction loop to access. If you do not have your own induction loop, it is possible to borrow one, but if this is the case, please email [email protected] to request it beforehand.
  • There will be lunch and light refreshments provided on the day. There will be vegan and gluten free options, and some products provided will contain nuts. You are welcome to bring your own food/lunch with you, or there are food outlets nearby, should you prefer.
  • There will be a social in Old Bar in the Leeds University Union from 17:00 to 19:00, the LUU building is accessible, and detailed information about the venue is available here.

 

For more information contact the CDS Postgraduate Team, by email [email protected].