We are pleased to welcome you to the Postdigital Intimacies for Online Safety event and hope you have an inspiring and engaging day with us.
Everything included here covers all the details and information you might need before and during the event. However, if we have missed anything please do get in touch with us at:
postdigitalintimacies.fah@coventry.ac.uk.
Hard copies of this booklet will be available over the duration of the conference. However, to limit paper waste, we will not be printing one-per-person. Please make sure you have a digital copy to hand. The schedule will be visible in the event room.
Dr Lindsay Balfour
Dr Adrienne Evans
Dr Marcus Maloney
Dr Sarah Kate Merry
The conference venue is the The Simulation Centre, Cheetah Rd, Coventry, postcode CV1 2TL.
By railCoventry is on the main intercity route. Trains from London (Euston) leave every 30 minutes throughout most of the day with journey times of approximately 1 hour. In addition, there are frequent services to Oxford, Southampton, and Bournemouth, as well as Nuneaton, Rugby, Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International. Once you arrive at Coventry Railway Station, the conference venue is approx. 10-minute walk. A taxi rank is located directly outside the station.
By airBirmingham International Airport provides direct daily flights to and from many other European cities. On arrival, follow signs for the railway. A free shuttle car will take you to Birmingham International Railway Station, where train tickets can also be purchased from self-service machines. From here, trains are regular and usually take 10 minutes to Coventry Railway Station.
By roadCoventry lies at the heart of a motorway network, with fast trouble-free roads right into the City. Once you get to the City-centre there are signposts to the University and the Techno Park from all the relevant Ring Road junctions. The postcode for the venue is CV1 2TL.
From London: follow the M1, leaving it at Junction 17 onto the M45. At the end of the M45, continue along the A45 and follow the signs for the City-centre.
From southern England: take the A34 to the M40. Leave the M40 at Junction 15, then take the A46 and follow signs for the City-centre.
From the Southwest: take the M5, then the M42, leaving the M42 at Junction 6. Follow the A45 to Coventry. (From South Wales: follow the M4 to the M5, then as above).
From western Scotland and the Northwest: leave the M6 at Junction 2 and follow Citycentre signs.
From the North: take the M1 to Junction 21, then to the end of the M69, following signs for Coventry City-centre.
Parking is free for delegates in A and B of the Technocentre Car Park. Make sure you collect a ticket at the barrier, and get this authenticated at reception.
When you arrive at the venue, please make sure you register at the desk. There will be signage to the room, which is accessible. The room is fitted with microphones and speakers, but there is no hearing loop.
Wi-fi will be available.
Network: Coventry Conferences
Username: Coventry-Conferences
Password: ThePlace1
Refreshments and food will be provided throughout the day, in a room off to the side of the main conference room. All food is vegetarian and vegan. Special dietary requirements were requested on signup and have been catered for. If you are unsure as to whether your specific requirements have been met (or you need to make amendments), please do get in touch so that we can make sure you are catered for.
The event is not being live streamed or fully recorded. Please indicate to the person at the registration desk if you do not want to appear in any photographs taken (e.g. for social media) and we will make sure this is recorded on your lanyard (by way of a small sticker).
Luggage can be left with reception and the room has a coat rack for you to store items, but this will be at your discretion. If there is enough, a separate room for this will be made available. While items should be safe, luggage with reception is left there at your own risk.
10.00 - 11.00: Registration, with tea and coffee
11.00 - 11.15: Introductions
11.15 - 12.00: Internet safety, suicide and self-harm: How can we ensure people have safe and positive experiences online?
Francesca Edmans, Digital Products Manager - Online Harms, Samaritans, & Hannah Swirsky, Public Affairs Manager, Samaritans.
12.00 - 12.15 Remarks from Taiwo Owatemi, MP
Taiwo Owatemi is the Labour MP for Coventry North West, having first been elected to Parliament in 2019. Owatemi served as Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities between September 2021 and September 2022. She is Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on the West Midlands. She created the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Erasmus+ after the government failed to provide formal reassurances that the UK will continue to participate in the scheme after leaving the EU. The APPG sought to create an open dialogue between universities, EU institutions and the UK government.
Lunch
1.15 - 2.45: Bridging research and policy
Professor Jessica Ringrose, University College London & Dr Debbie Ging, Dublin City University.
This session will share the outcomes and insights of multiple studies and reports on the topics of young people, gender and sexual violence and educational interventions including:
‘Understanding and combatting youth experiences of image-based sexual harassment and abuse’ ; ‘The State of UK Boys: Understanding and Transforming Gender in the Lives of UK Boys’; and ‘Young People’s Experiences of Sexual and Genderbased Harassment and Abuse
During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Ireland’.
Tea and Coffee Break
3.00 - 3.45: Online safety as a public health concern
Rachel Chapman, Consultant in Public Health at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust and Coventry City Council
Tea and Coffee Break
4.15 - 5.00: Report launch, Postdigital Intimacies for Online Safety and discussion
Dr Lindsay Balfour, Dr Adrienne Evans, Dr Marcus Maloney, Dr Sarah Kate Merry
5.00 onwards: Refreshments and networking.
There are a number of hotels in and around Coventry. Recommendations include:
Premier Inn - Belgrade Plaza, Bond Street, Coventry CV1 4AH.
Average price £45-£57
Premier Inn – Earlsdon Park, 53 Butts Road, Coventry CV1 3BH.
Average Price £40
Ramada Hotel Coventry – The Butts, Earlsdon, Coventry CV1 3GG.
Average Price £100-£110
Telegraph Hotel Coventry – 157 Corporation St, Coventry CV1
1GU. Average price £ 72
Coventry is a city rich in art, entertainment, culture, and both recent and medieval heritage. Voted the UK’s 2021 City of Culture, Coventry has a wealth of public spaces, eating and drinking venues, museums, and events to enjoy while you are here. There are countless cafes, dining establishments and pubs within steps of campus. In particular we would recommend:
Golden Cross Pub
Belgrade Theatre
The Reel Store
Fargo Village and Twisted Barrel Brewery
Coventry Transport Museum
Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
Coventry Cathedral
Selmina’s
Basement Browns
The Botanist
Bean and Leaf Coffee
Thai Dusit
The UK Government has removed all COVID-19 restrictions including mask wearing and disclosing vaccination status. We would still recommend following safety and travel guidelines The venue is well ventilated with both AC and windows. Mask wearing during the conference will be up to individual discretion, unless there is a change to government regulations.
We are committed to providing a welcoming, friendly, supportive, environment for all participants, regardless of age, background, belief, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, identity, national origin, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. We pledge to provide a safe and professional environment where people from the broadest range of backgrounds can participate fully This code of conduct applies before, during and after our events, and in all physical and virtual spaces
Our Expectations
By participating in our meetings and events, we expect participants to abide by this Code of Conduct and accept the procedure by which any Code of Conduct incidents are resolved. We recognise that some of the issues covered are challenging, and in some cases triggering. Where these topics and issues are covered they will be sensitively signposted. Please treat everyone with respect. We expect all event participants and speakers to help ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone
Provide your true professional identity, affiliation, and, where appropriate, contact information, at registration and during attendance and participatory sessions, as required.
Behaviours we encourage
Showing respect for different viewpoints and experience. Make space for others to speak and ask questions. Appreciate that people will have different skill, levels of knowledge and expertise – be patient.
Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning speech/actions.
Harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments or visual images related to age, background, belief, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, identity, national origin, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics, including those protected by law. Real or implied threat of professional or financial damage or harm.
Inappropriate disruption of meetings or events.
Video or audio recording of speakers’ presentations without presenter/author’s permission.
Reporting incidents to the event organiser(s)
If you believe someone is violating the code of conduct, please report this to Dr Adrienne Evans, if you can, or alternatively please email ICC - Research research.icc@coventry.ac.uk with the following information:
Your full name
Date of the event
Information about the incident and specific concerns.
Your concerns will be reviewed by the event organiser, Operations Manager and Director of the Research Centre (Centre for Postdigital Cultures) and any action to address and/or resolve the issue will be communicated within ten working days.
Incidents will be reviewed and if the code of conduct has been violated, the actions we take could include:
Removal from the meeting or event.
Restrictions from future meetings and events. Removal from mailing list.