Rebecca Sinclair

Director - Academic, College of Creative Arts Massey University

[E-Tangata @etangata]

“It’s hard to make sense of why our peoples all sailed across the world and took land that was so clearly not theirs. It feels so disconnected, so harsh, and quite impossible to be proud of.” — Sarah Hopkinson

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Chat GPT is the ultimate mansplainer—appears to know a lot about everything despite having no lived experience of it.

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@RKPriestley @idilkaplan15 And when they have to catch two buses because of the “system efficiency” changes made several years ago there’s a multiplier effect. I’ve got a sent mail folder to WHS with SO MANY days where mine could not get there in time ☹️

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Universities have a responsibility to protect the wellbeing of staff and students, and must take proactive steps to do this. For more information on the independent body proposal, read our full report: https://t.co/7kEevrJgJY

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cw: sexual violence
Universities in NZ continue to gather media attention and public criticism for the ways they handle sexual violence on campus. Today, SSHOC Aotearoa is launching a petition calling for reform. Sign here: https://t.co/wPz9vl5d6b

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How is the university intending to exercise its duty of care towards students and staff, past & present, in the School of Music in order to address the longer term effects of Mr Tibbles’ activities? All students & staff, from the School & wider Uni still deserve support. 5/5

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What proactive steps is @AucklandUni making to establish whether there are other victim-survivors in need of support? It is unlikely those who spoke to media are the only ones who have experienced harm. What steps is the Uni making in this area? 4/5

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Why was the matter considered an HR issue rather than a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Issue? The issue of sexual violence between students and staff is not just a matter for HR - but is one of safety for the whole of campus. 3/5

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Why did @AucklandUni accept his resignation? Why was no notice required? Has the investigation into the alleged perpetrator James Tibbles ceased? If so, why? Should the investigation to provide learnings for how @AucklandUni can respond better in the future? 2/5

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cw: sexual violence
This recent story from @Alisonmau encourages us to ask a number of questions about the way Universities, particularly @AucklandUni respond to instances of sexual violence on campus. A thread. 1/5 https://t.co/dpsgM44UPt

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An independent body would take the investigation and disciplinary powers out of the hands of the University, and ensure equitable processes for survivors. More info on what that could look like here: https://t.co/AcfWZ9qgoH

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Recent cases from AUT, UoA, VUW and more have shown Universities are incapable of doing their bit to minimise the risks of sexual harm. It's time for government to step in. @chrishipkins show us you care - establish an independent body to oversee issues such as this.

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cw: sexual violence.
This is yet another disappointing story about sexual misconduct on University campuses. Issues like this will continue to occur until we have an independent body to oversee issues of sexual harassment, violence and bullying on campus.
https://t.co/FQh3TUkD3Y

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SSHOC has a website! Check out the work we've been doing over the last few months, meet our amazing team and read the articles we've been in from @rnz_news and @NZStuff --> https://t.co/W1ALP4NNHy

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"There is a degree [to which] Universities prioritise their reputation over the lives and experiences of students and staff." - @thekaylitaylor at the SSHOC launch last Friday. Check out the video of our launch here: https://t.co/HhfnjlcFXa

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SSHOC Aotearoa would love to see you commit to our kaupapa of safe campuses free from bullying, discrimination and sexual violence. Please join us at our (virtual) launch on Friday 21 August at 6pm – 7pm
Zoom link: https://t.co/9nMBCAESle
All welcome, DM us any questions!

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We believe staff & students have a right to safe campuses free from discrimination and sexual violence. We call on
@UniversitiesNZ to respond adequately to instances of these behaviours. View our letter here: https://t.co/UjzzxhB9Hk, and sign here: https://t.co/okgVrmiyCm

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At the launch, we will also discuss our open letter to @UniversitiesNZ - which identifies the problems we have for the status quo, and gives four solutions.
Read the letter here: https://t.co/UK0Uvdpv0Y
Add your signature here: https://t.co/jIKOjikSPQ

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As well as hearing from our panellists, there will also be an opportunity to join breakout rooms with other staff and students on your campuses.
All are welcome.
For more information or media inquiries, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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SSHOC Aotearoa welcomes you to our official launch on Friday next week via zoom! Join @nicgaston, Angela Wanhalla (@HomeMaori) and @thekaylitaylor discussing our work towards Uni campuses free from discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment. Zoom link: https://t.co/9nMBCAESle