Strength in Difference: Celebrating Neurodiversity

Name: Strength in Difference: Celebrating Neurodiversity
Start: 2026-03-18T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-03-18T15:00:00+00:00
Location: The University of Wolverhampton Students' Union

Schedule

Wed Mar 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The University of Wolverhampton Students' Union | Wolverhampton, EN

Join us for Strength in Difference, at the University of Wolverhampton, in support of Neurodiversity Celebration Week
About this Event

Join us for Strength in Difference: Celebrating Neurodiversity at the University of Wolverhampton, led by the Accessibility, Disability & Inclusion Team, and the Directorate of Student Life. Held in support of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, this special event recognises the strengths, creativity, and diverse ways of thinking within our university and local community. Together, we’ll explore holistic support pathways that empower neurodivergent students, staff, and community members.

What to Expect:
Keynote speakers from leading organisations including the Dyslexia Association, CF Psychology, Work Well, Tourette’s Action and other specialist partners

Interactive and lived‑experience talks
Talk tables and opportunities to speak directly with support organisations
Holistic support pathways covering wellbeing, study support, workplace adjustments, and community services
A warm, welcoming, and inclusive space to celebrate strengths, creativity, and neurodiverse thinking
Free tea, coffee, and snacks available throughout

Accessibility:

The venue is step‑free throughout and there are Accessible toilets and facilities are available onsite. Quiet spaces can be made available on request. If you have any accessibility requirements, sensory needs, or adjustments that would support your participation, please contact: [email protected]

This event is open to:

Students
University staff across all roles and departments
Local community members and partner organisations
Parents, carers, allies, and supporters
Anyone interested in understanding or celebrating neurodiversity

Attending Strength in Difference: Celebrating Neurodiversity offers an opportunity to hear powerful lived‑experience stories, explore strengths‑based perspectives that celebrate the unique ways neurodivergent people think, learn, and work. It’s a chance to connect with university services, community organisations, and fellow attendees, while discovering the range of support available across wellbeing, study, and employment. Most importantly, this event creates a welcoming space to reflect, celebrate, and contribute to a more accessible and inclusive university culture.