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About the event
In spite of a long term focus on study and workspaces in education to be physically accessible there is a lack of focus on neuroinclusive spaces. One of the 4 key findings of the DSUK research on the Doctoral Student experience published in 2024 which noted the challenge for neurodivergent students in accessing open plan workspaces as well as some study spaces due to issues with lighting, acoustics, electronic noise, patterns of furniture and flooring to give a few examples.
This session will look at issues that impact neurodiverse students, including in the UK and Asia, as well as highlighting some innovative practice in the UK. We will also highlight recent guidance that gives a benchmark (in the UK) as to what neuroinclusive spaces look and feel like.
This is a free online event via Zoom.
Pete Quinn | Event Chair
Inclusion Consultant, Coach and Trainer
Pete founded his Consultancy following a career spanning nearly 20 years in student support, as a specialist in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Neurodiversity at the Universities of Oxford Brookes, Oxford and York.
Since 2016 Pete has undertaken projects with Durham University (whole institution Health & Well-being Strategy), Middlesex University (Inclusive Curriculum Framework Development), University of Edinburgh (Disability Services review) University of Bristol Neurodiversity Staff Network and recent research with DSUK and University of Oxford on the Disabled PhD Student Experience of Life Sciences.
Pete also works for a diverse range of organisations including with an offshore wind company, the Tower of London, Kew Gardens and other cultural, arts and heritage organisations.
