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Daniele Atkinson: International Women’s Day: Validation, Neurodivergence, and the Value of ADHD at Work

Daniele Atkinson: International Women’s Day: Validation, Neurodivergence, and the Value of ADHD at Work

by EDI Blog | Mar 4, 2026 | Disability, Gender/Sex, International Women’s Day

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life brought a deep and enduring sense of validation. It continues to matter because it gives me rationale, language and legitimacy to experiences I still have. For years, I believed...
Dr Jessica Gagnon: Women in STEM: Tackling Inequalities and Building Inclusive Futures – Part 1: Challenges

Dr Jessica Gagnon: Women in STEM: Tackling Inequalities and Building Inclusive Futures – Part 1: Challenges

by EDI Blog | Mar 2, 2026 | Gender/Sex, International Women’s Day

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About Introduction In recognition of International Women’s Day on 8th March, the recent International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11th February, and the upcoming International Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June, this...
Dr Jessica Gagnon: Women in STEM: Tackling Inequalities and Building Inclusive Futures – Part 2: Actions

Dr Jessica Gagnon: Women in STEM: Tackling Inequalities and Building Inclusive Futures – Part 2: Actions

by EDI Blog | Mar 2, 2026 | Gender/Sex, International Women’s Day

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About (see Part 1 for overall picture of challenges) Tackling inequalities faced by women in STEM requires an intersectional approach. Gender biases do not operate in isolation. Women of colour, LGBTQ+ women, disabled women, and...
Dr Andrew Angus-Whiteoak: Designing for Access – Why Inclusion Should Never Be an Afterthought

Dr Andrew Angus-Whiteoak: Designing for Access – Why Inclusion Should Never Be an Afterthought

by EDI Blog | Mar 2, 2026 | Disability, Inclusive Education

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About Learning has always felt urgent to me. In my early twenties, I experienced a significant head injury that left me with lasting cognitive effects. I lost around five years of memories. Entire chapters of my life now exist...
Dr Anna Forringer-Beal: Why Neuro-inclusive Universal Design Learning Matters for Students and Staff Alike

Dr Anna Forringer-Beal: Why Neuro-inclusive Universal Design Learning Matters for Students and Staff Alike

by EDI Blog | Mar 2, 2026 | Disability, Inclusive Education

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About Student demographics in education are changing, and our teaching practices must evolve accordingly. Educators at universities may expect that up to 11% of their students have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
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