Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Below you can find quick links to some excellent learning resources related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion topics. Whether that is to upskill and enhance your learning and understanding, or getting tips on how to make your club or society more inclusive, take the time to explore what's available!

The University of Aberdeen celebrates and values the diversity of its community and recognises how the range of perspectives this brings enriches university life and contributes to its success. You can read more about the University's commitment and access support, information, events and resources related to equality, diversity and inclusion here.

 

Diversity & Inclusion: Module

You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.

With key learnings from guest collaborators, this module will be exploring racism, unconscious bias, and inclusivity in the community and the workplace.

Chapters:

  1. Autism in the workplace
  2. Autism inclusion in the community
  3. Race Awareness in the workplace
  4. Managing unconscious bias

Duration: Self directed learning at own pace, approx. 45 mins of content.

LGBTQ+ Diversity & Inclusion: Module

You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.

This course explores LGBTQ+ lived experiences, encouraging allyship and developing understanding around terminology.

Chapters:

  1. My coming out story
  2. Terminology explained
  3. Commonly asked questions (Video)
  4. Top 5 tips to be a better LGBTQ+ ally

Duration: Self directed learning at own pace, approx. 30 mins of content.

Autism Awareness: Module

You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.

This e-learning course aims to boost understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Chapters:

  1. What is Autism
  2. Is Autism a disability?
  3. The medical model
  4. What is the neurodiversity paradigm?
  5. Are we all a little bit Autistic?
  6. Autism misconceptions
  7. Assessments
  8. How to support Autistic people
  9. Language and actions
  10. Workplace accommodations
  11. How to access and Autism Assessment
  12. Supports at universities
  13. Reasonable adjustments at universities
  14. Self-advocacy and students

Duration: Self directed learning at own pace, approx. 50 mins of content.

Neurodiversity Explained: Video

You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.

Dr Fleur Michelle Coiffait discusses neurodiversity and what this term really means.

Duration: 35 minute video

 

Understanding Neurodiversity - Video

You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online. 

Learn about how to be more inclusive, and celebrate our uniqueness and find out how to better support neurodiversity in your communities.

This video is part of the Wellbeing Studio series on the Spectrum Life App, with insightful discussions around wellbeing topics.

Duration: 46 minute Video

Recognising and managing ADHD

You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.

A practical eLearning series offering strategies for navigating ADHD from childhood to adulthood, building confidence, creating routines, improving memory, and strengthening relationships.

Chapters:

  1. ADHD: from childhood to adulthood
  2. Positive self-talk and getting started
  3. Routines and remembering things
  4. ADHD and relationships

Duration: Self directed learning at own pace, approx. 30 mins of content.