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It does to the university’s demographic profile.

Gela Nathaniel

You only have to look at us to see how diverse we are. That’s what matters.

Hannah O’Donnell

Perhaps hand out the forms today and get them filled in on the spot? I’ve left them in your pigeonhole.

Doodle message group MMAM(FTP), 8 January 2024:

Jem Badhuri

Happy New Year, everyone! Hope you all enjoyed the holidays. I’ve been listening to an amazing book about three pioneering female artists. Have any of you ever wondered if biographers will get all the facts right about you, after you’re dead?

Patrick Bright

Oh Jem! It’s never even crossed my mind. The book sounds interesting, though.

Jem Badhuri

It is. You’d love it, Pat. And you, Jonathan. I’ll play it in the car on the way to Somerset.

Jonathan Danners

The sourcing team hasn’t been finalised yet. I’ll be there, and Pat, because he’s resource coordinator, but not everyone can come. I need to chat with Gela before I make the announcement.

Doodle message group [Private] Jem and Gela, 8 January 2024:

Jem Badhuri

Gela, can you confirm I’ll be on the sourcing team? It makes sense. I’m responsible for the sound aspect of the installation – radio is my thing, I can monitor the group’s spending, and I’ve never been to Somerset before.

Doodle message group [Private] Gela and Jonathan, 10 January 2024:

Gela Nathaniel

Cameron must be part of the sourcing team. He can be your relief driver. We can’t expect Ludya to do all the driving just because it’s her vehicle.

Jonathan Danners

Really? I’ll put him on the list, but can he spare the time? He’s driving to his office every day after class. Clearly still doing his job full-time.

Gela Nathaniel

If we create an obligation to the team, it might spur him into taking a more active role and prevent him being kicked off the course. I don’t want any dropouts, for any reason.

Jonathan Danners

Hope you’re right. While we’re on the subject, Jem is still talking as if she’s coming with us. Please convince her it’s best she doesn’t. I expect we’ll go out in the evening and there’ll be alcohol. She’s not streetwise and I don’t want to be liable for her – or give that onerous responsibility to anyone else.

Gela Nathaniel

I understand. Leave it with me. I have an idea.

Doodle message group [Private] Gela and Patrick, 10 January 2024:

Gela Nathaniel