Registration via https://event.ugent.be/registration/SymposiumPhDdefenseTinePapeleu from 08-05-2026 12:00 until 22-06-2026 23:59
14h30 Welcome & registration
15h00 Introduction by the Ghent research team
Prof. dr. Evelien D'haeseleer (Center for Speech and Language Sciences (CESLAS), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ghent University Hospital)
15h15 The voice that feels like home - Recent research in transgender voice care
Prof. dr. Dominique Morsomme (Research Unit for a Life-Course Perspective on Health and Education (RUCHE), Logopédie des troubles de la voix, Département de Logopédie, Université de Liège
15h35 Historical and contemporary approaches to speech pathology practice with transgender people: evolution of care from the 1970’s to today
Em. prof. dr. Jennifer Oates (School of Allied Health, Human Services & Sport, La Trobe University; Melbourne Voice Analysis Center)
16h05 Voice and communication situation: A model for understanding the needs of gender-diverse people
Prof. dr. Adrienne B. Hancock (Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, The George Washington University)
16h35 Q&A and coffee break
18h00 Public PhD defense Drs. Tine Papeleu (CESLAS, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University)
Vocal needs, experiences, and intonation training in transgender and gender diverse people: Finding a voice that fits
20h00 Reception
Venue: Bisto+, Entrance 8, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent
Registration: Please confirm your physical/online presence before June 22nd via the Event Manager.
Payment:
Symposium (on campus or online): 40 euro; 20 euro for students and GALA members
Doctoral defense: free
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Center for Speech and Language Sciences (CESLAS), Ghent University
Gentse Alumni Logopedie & Audiologie (GALA); Ghent Health Academy for Lifelong Learning (GHALL)
Prof. dr. Evelien D'haeseleer - Drs. Tine Papeleu (tine.papeleu@ugent.be)