Rachel Queen has informed us of an event she’s helping to organise for Neurodiversity Celebration Week. It’s open to all Newcastle University staff and students, and you can attend either in-person at the Centre for Life or on Zoom. A workshop arranged as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week. We have invited Dr Amy Pearson, assistant Professor in […]
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![A table with flyers and fidget toys on top, and a banner reading "Disability History Month Event", hanging off the front.](https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/dig/files/2023/12/resized_DSC00003-1200x802.jpg)
Our event for Disability History Month on November 30th was a success, with over 50 people stopping by to respond to our question, “What is a disability?” We handed out a few flyers, and the fidget toys were a big hit! It was great to hear a wide range of perspectives on disability, from just […]
![Newcastle University. International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD). #PurpleLightUp.](https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/dig/files/2023/11/Purple-Light-Up-2022-slide1-1200x675.png)
On Friday 1st December we will light up the King’s Gate building purple to mark the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD). The day is a United Nations initiative for: Celebration – to recognize and value the diversity of our global community, and to cherish the role we all play, regardless of our abilities; […]
![Poster. Disability History Month Event: what is a disability? Answer our question and get a free fidget toy and £1 café voucher. In the courtyard café, 11:00-13:00 Thursday 30th November, or take part online. UK Disability History Month. Disability Interest Group at Newcastle University.](https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/dig/files/2023/11/dhm-2023-digital-sign-2-672x372.png)
The Disability Interest Group (DIG) team at Newcastle University have created this event to celebrate Disability History Month 2023 and we welcome you to attend!