We are proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative with the purpose to help the world understand, value and celebrate the talents of neurodiverse minds.
Take part by joining an event, reading blogs from our UoA community or joining the university's Neurodiversity network!
Together, let’s create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms!
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University Programme of Events
- Neurodiversity Representation: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Have you ever read/watched/listened to something claiming to have a neurodivergent character, and either really identified with them, or wondered how the creators could get things so wrong? Come along to this lunchtime natter to listen; and you can pick a character to either debunk or defend. Or choose your own passion and tell us about the books and films you think really showcase the brilliance of neurodiversity & anything that has been your nemesis/that you wish you could change. All opinions and thoughts are welcome!
- DATE/TIME: Wednesday 18 March, 12pm - 1.30pm
- Hosted by: The Neurodiversity Network
- Online, Free
- Register here
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- Co-Production: Myth-Busting and Generating Autistic-Led Research
As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Dr Michelle Sader will be speaking on research co-production, and how participatory research approaches can help shape more inclusive and impactful research. This event will provide an overview on co-production, who it benefits, and why it is increasingly considered an important approach in research.
This talk will also challenge some common myths about co-production that exist in traditional academic settings, and will showcase examples of impactful, Autistic-led research conducted at the Eating Disorders and Autism Collaborative.
- DATE/TIME: Thursday 19 March, 1pm - 2pm
- Hosted by: Dr Michelle Sader
- Online, Free
- Register here
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- Neurodiversity Myth Busting
Keep an eye out for neurodiversity myth busters when you move around Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill campus - as well as online and in social media - collected by the university's Neurodiversity network.
- Hosted by: The Neurodiversity Network
- On campus, online and in university social media channels
UK main events programme
- 2026 Events Schedule
- Online panel discussions and inspirational talks on topics such as: Student Experience with AuHDH, Communicating with Neurotypicals, Transforming workplaces, Designing cities of inclusion and much more
- All events are free of charge, online and open to all - registration via link above required
Blogs & Resources
- Read blogs from our UoA student and staff community: Neurodiversity - Shared Perspectives
- Academic Skills Advice for Neurodivergent students: Student Learning Services
Community
- Neurodiversity Network (open to all students and staff)