Diverse Minds: Empowering Neurodiversity in Biological Sciences Festival

Diverse Minds: Empowering Neurodiversity in Biological Sciences Festival

The "Diverse Minds" Festival is a dynamic and inclusive online event consisting of interactive workshops and talks.

Date and time

Wednesday, September 4 · 1 - 9am PDT

Location

Online

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Introduction: Welcome Party & Festival Overview

Throughout the online festival, we have an incredible line up of speakers, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities designed to inspire, educate, and empower neurodiverse students within th...

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Interactive Talk: Navigating Academia as a Neurodiverse (ND) Student

Tumi Sotire (Founder of THE BLACK DYSPRAXIC)

Our first session to kick off the festival is our talk on 'Navigating Academia as a Neurodiverse Student'. Get ready for an exciting and interactive talk where we dive into the unique challenges and ...

15 Minute Break

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Interactive Talk: Fostering Leadership Skills in Neurodivergent Researchers

Dr. Tiffany Jameson

Our talk focuses on empowering neurodivergent individuals in academic and research settings by enhancing their leadership abilities. This session highlights the unique strengths neurodivergent resear...

15 Minute Break

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Workshop: Building an Inclusive Work Environment for Neurodiverse Researchers

Professor Nancy Doyle

Join us for a workshop focused on creating an inclusive work environment! In this session, we'll explore practical strategies and best practices for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ...

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch Break

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Workshop: Wellbeing and Coping Strategies for Neurodiverse Researchers

Dr. Jessica Dark

Join us for an insightful workshop focused on promoting wellbeing and coping strategies for neurodiverse students. In this session, we'll discuss practical techniques for managing stress, maintaining...

15 Minute Break

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Q&A: Navigating a Career in Biological Sciences as a Neurodivergent Researcher

Professor Sara Rankin

Join our interactive talk and Q&A session on professional development and career planning for neurodiverse (ND) students within the field of biological sciences. Learn valuable insights, tips, and st...

15 Minute Break

4:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Interactive Talk: Access to Work and Assistive Technology

Dr. Deborah Leveroy

Join us for our interactive talk on Access to Work and Assistive Technology. Access to Work is a government scheme designed to make working life easier for anyone legally considered disabled, which i...

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Festival Closing Talk

About this event

  • 8 hours

Introducing the very first 'Diverse Minds' festival! Experience our interactive, dynamic, and the first-ever online event hosted by the University of Nottingham, designed exclusively for neurodivergent postgraduate researchers (PGRs) in the Biological Sciences, but open to all!

This event has been funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and is led by the University of Nottingham BBSRC DTP, a fully funded PhD training programme in the biosciences.

Throughout the online festival, we have an incredible line up of speakers delivering presentations, talks, and workshops, which have all been designed to inspire, educate, and empower neurodiverse students within the biological sciences.

The festival offers a diverse range of topics that you can learn from. Our sessions will cover practical strategies for excelling in academia as a neurodiverse student, develop leadership skills, delve into accessibility and technology tools, and discover how to foster neurodiverse inclusive work environments. Additionally, participants can explore wellbeing and coping strategies, gain career planning advice, and insights into access to work.

Join us as we empower individuals with diverse cognitive abilities and pave the way for a more inclusive culture within the field of biology!

The festival will take place on the online platform, ZOOM.

The link to join the festival will be sent by email once you have signed up.

Tickets

Frequently asked questions

Who is the event aimed at?

The event is primarily aimed at neurodiverse postgraduate researchers (PGRs) in the Biological Sciences, but it is open to anyone interested in the intersection of neurodiversity and biology.

Is the event online or in-person?

The event is entirely online on ZOOM, allowing participants from around the UK to join conveniently from their own location.

How do I register for the event?

Registration is done through our Eventbrite page.

What is the schedule for the event?

The online festival is on the 4th September 2024 from 0900 AM to 1700 PM. It will consist of various sessions including talks, workshops, and panel discussions.

Are there any fees for attending?

No, the event is free of charge for all participants.

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