Vijesh Bhute, Senior Teaching Fellow in Chemical Engineering, will be presenting findings from their project on ‘Neurodiversity from the lens of neurodivergent university students’ where they took a deep dive into the lived experiences of neurodivergent Chemistry and Chemical Engineering students with a focus on their university life.
Through in-depth interviews, they explored several themes including mental health, lectures, accessibility, exams, and social integration. They will highlight the recommendations made by the students for improving their academic journey and point to effective support tools which they have found helpful.
Finally, they will also share details about an ongoing collaborative work aimed at developing inclusive assessments in partnership with neurodivergent students.
This event is part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences Neurodiversity Week, a 4-day series of events on w/c 5th May celebrating and exploring neurodiversity and neurodivergence.
Organised within the Faculty of Natural Sciences (FoNS) but open to all staff and students across Imperial, this initiative aims to foster inclusivity, spark discussions, and provide resources for neurodivergent individuals and allies.