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Book now: Autism Week events

24 Mar 2022

Events will take place week commencing Monday, 4 April

All staff are invited to attend a week of events marking World Autism Awareness Day (2 April) starting on Monday, 4 April based around the experiences of autistic staff and students at our University and in Higher Education more broadly.

This series of events is co-produced by the Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS) and the Students’ Union. 

Professor April McMahon, Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students, said:

“I welcome these opportunities to understand more about the lived experiences of our autistic students and staff, as we strive to become a more inclusive environment for everyone. Please join the events as we keep learning together!”

Book your place

  • ‘Beyond reasonable adjustments: constructing autistic inclusive environments’ online guest lecture by Sharron Sturgess (University of Leicester)

           7.00pm on Monday, 4 April 2022

  • ‘It’s hip to be square: the highs and lows of being an autistic academic’ an interactive session led by Dr Katherine Twomey

           4.00pm on Wednesday, 6 April 2022

  • Autistic students experiences at the University’ an interactive Q&A with autistic students studying at the University

           3.00pm on Thursday, 7 April 2022

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