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In the same vein as Sarah's and Peter's msgs, herewith a short interchange with Anne. Best if despairing wishes, John -----Original Message----- From: Anne Simon [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 05 June 2013 19:18 To: John Partridge Subject: RE: Name Change for IGRS Dear John, Got it in one! Or, rather, to dilute their identity and open the Institute up to non-European languages. Whatever the purpose, it is neither benevolent nor thought through. Best wishes, Anne -----Original Message----- From: John Partridge [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 05 June 2013 19:16 To: Anne Simon Subject: RE: Name Change for IGRS Hmm, sounds like a dangerous move to shove all Modern Language Studies under one bland anodyne title in the hope it'll ultimately disappear. Centre for Germanic & Romance Studies? Probably hasn't got much chance of acceptance, though. Hope someone else can come up with something punchier, if that's what's required. Best wishes for the quest, John Dr John Partridge Honorary Lecturer in German and Linguistics School of European Culture and Languages University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NF GB http://www.kent.ac.uk/secl/german/staff/partridge.html -----Original Message----- From: JISCmail German Studies List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne Simon Sent: 05 June 2013 16:55 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Name Change for IGRS Dear Colleagues, As a result of the recent HEFCE review of the School of Advanced Study, the IGRS has been informed that a change of name will be necessary as, apparently, the "Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies" does not accurately reflect what we do. Below is what came down to us from the Dean: "The Dean has been in discussions with the Director of the IGRS to consider whether a change to the name of that institute might be appropriate in order to reflect correctly its future focus and remit. This is evidently a delicate matter, on which the Director of the IGRS will wish to consider a range of viewpoints, including that of the institute’s Advisory Council. Notwithstanding, it is currently considered that the name ‘Institute of Modern Languages and Cultures’ would be suitably inclusive." We have been instructed to consult our "stakeholders" on the proposed name change and to elicit suggestions for catchier alternatives. Hence I would be very grateful for any comments and/or suggestions you may have. Best wishes, Anne