Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 to 23 March) aims to raise awareness and acceptance of people who experience the world differently. The term neurodivergent includes people who are autistic, or have ADHD, Tourette’s syndrome, dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia.
Neurodiversity Webinars
If you would like to learn more about neurodivergence visit the Neurodiversity Celebration Week website to register for a range of webinars from 17 to 23 March.
Neurodivergent Staff and PGR Social Meeting
The Disability and Neurodivergence Staff Network invite neurodivergent staff and PGRs to join them for an informal social event on Monday 10 March 13:00-14:00. Please email Libby Barton via [email protected] to register for this event.
Neurodivergent Staff and PGR Safe Listening Space
Staff and PGRs who identify as neurodivergent are invited to join a Safe Listening Space on 27 March 14:00-15:00. This is an online confidential session where attendees can share lived experiences with other neurodivergent staff and PGRs. Click here to register for the Safe Listening Space.
Further information and support
To find out more about the Disability and Neurodivergent Staff Network visit the SharePoint site or email Libby Barton via [email protected]. All staff and PGRs who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent are welcome to join the network, you do not need a formal diagnosis to join.
Access EDI training including Neurodiversity Bitesize Training on Blackboard.
Visit the Student Disability and Inclusion Team SharePoint to access information about supporting neurodivergent students.
Supporting Autistic Students Training
Supporting Disabled Student Training
Neurodiversity and neurodivergence inclusive language guide