Join colleagues from across Imperial for an engaging afternoon exploring how we can create a more neuroinclusive culture within the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) and beyond.
The event will bring together expert speakers, Imperial colleagues, students and researchers to share knowledge, lived experiences, practical guidance and the latest research on neurodiversity. Attendees will gain a better understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace and educational settings, learn about support available at Imperial, and explore actions that can help foster a more inclusive environment for staff and students.
The programme will feature keynote presentations from external experts, perspectives from Imperial support services and networks, personal experiences from neurodivergent colleagues and students, and examples of research and initiatives advancing neuroinclusion across the sector.
The event is open to all Imperial staff and students. Refreshments will be provided, followed by a drinks reception and networking opportunity.
Programme
Welcome and introduction
13.00
Welcome
Professor Barbara Casadei, Head of NHLI
13.05
Setting the scene
NHLI People and Culture Committee
Keynote session
13.10
Embracing and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Victoria English, Victoria English Wellbeing
Presentation followed by Q&A
Imperial perspectives
13.40
Speaker to be confirmed
13.50
Disability Advisory Service (DAS)
David Mooney
14.00
EDI at Imperial: recent developments and future priorities
Professor Bernadette Byrne, Associate Provost (EDI) and Co-Chair, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Forum
14.10
Refreshments
Personal perspectives and research
14.40
Introduction to the second session
NHLI People and Culture Committee
14.45
Personal perspective
Sara West, Chair of ABLE (Imperial’s staff disability network)
14.55
Personal perspective
Iro Ntonia, Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship (CHERS)
15.05
Personal perspective
Professor Sara Rankin, NHLI
15.15
Student research perspective
Laura Collopy
15.25
Co-creating resources with neurodivergent student and staff partners
Vijesh Bhute
Closing keynote
15.35
Keynote address
Professor Nicola Martin, autism specialist and academic expert
Presentation followed by Q&A
16.05
Closing remarks
16.10 to 17.15
Drinks reception and networking