Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative celebrated from 17-23 March 2025. Neurodiversity imagines a world where neurological differences, experienced by 15-20% of the population, are accepted and respected like all other human variations. It is an umbrella term to describe alternative thinking styles such … Continue reading “Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17-23 March)”
Post submitted by Caitlin, Student Experience Ambassador Deaf Awareness Week serves as a poignant reminder to embrace diversity and foster understanding within our communities. This year, Deaf Awareness Week takes place from 6th May-12th May. This annual observance empowers us to recognize the challenges faced by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, while also celebrating … Continue reading “Deaf Awareness Week”
Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to challenge stereotypes about neurological differences. The event’s goal is to change how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and gives organisations an opportunity to celebrate neurodivergent talent and all the benefits of a neurodiverse workplace. The term ‘neurodiversity’ describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in … Continue reading “Neurodiversity Celebration Week 18-24 March”
