Neurodiversity Celebration Week March 2025
06 Mar 2025
Sign up for Neurodiversity Celebration Week events this March
Monday, 17 to Sunday, 23 March marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide initiative working to transform the way neurodivergent people are perceived and to recognise the many advantages and talents that come with neurodiversity. This week presents a great opportunity to learn more about neurodiversity and how we can support neurodiverse colleagues/friends and family members. Though there are challenges that come with being neurodiverse in a world made for neurotypical people, neurodiversity brings advantages and talents which are often overlooked. According to the Neurodiversity Celebration Week website, approximately 15-20% of the population has a neurological difference. If you want to find out more, have a look at the ‘What is Neurodiversity?’ page.
At the University, we are working to create a sense of belonging for all our staff and to celebrate and cultivate diversity. With diversity of people comes diversity of thought which benefits all of us and leads to greater inclusion and belonging.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025 Events
Neurodiversity Celebration Week have a full schedule of online webinars and panel discussions throughout the week aimed to educate and encourage discussions around neurodiversity.
University Events
Tuesday, 11 March
International Women's Day: Sharing Experiences of Neurodiversity, 12-1pm, University Place, Room 2.220 (and online)
The month of March sees us commemorate three important events: International Women’s Day (8 March), Neurodiversity Celebration Week (w.c. 17 March) and World Autism Acceptance Week (w.c. 31 March).
To acknowledge and celebrate these events, the EDI Directorate and Colleague Wellbeing Team will be hosting a panel focused on female and non-binary colleague experiences of neurodiversity.
Monday, 17 March
Neurodiversity Celebration Week – Gaming Social with Pizza! 12-2pm in Roscoe 1.008
The Disabled Staff Network, and Neurodivergent Network invite you to our Neurodiversity Celebration Week Social!
There will be pizza, crafts, games, and a quiz, plus the opportunity to meet and chat with other members of the network.
If you have any specific dietary or accessibility needs, please contact DSNetwork@manchester.ac.uk
Tuesday, 18 March
How AI is helping me manage my Neurodivergence - hosted by PJ Hemmaway, 12.15 - 13.45
To celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration week PJ Hemmaway, Senior Sponsor of the Neurodivergent Network and Chief Information Officer will talk about how AI is helping him manage his neurodivergence and allowing him to have a very busy but successful career at the University of Manchester.
Support at the University
- If you are Neurodiverse (diagnosed or not), we have the Neurodiversity Network which is a network for Neurodiverse Staff to share upcoming events and talk about their experiences;
- We also have the Disability Advisory and Support Service who can provide further information on support available at the University;
- You can also contact the EDI Team with any queries: equalityanddiversity@manchester.ac.uk.