S06E02: Meeting the needs of neurodivergent students

Following on from the publication of Unite Students’ new report into the university and accommodation experiences of neurodivergent students, this month on Accommodation Matters we’re talking through some of the findings and recommendations.

Guests talk through practical ways for universities and accommodation providers to make student accommodation a better environment for neurodivergent students, including arrival and orientation at university, making adjustments to student rooms, and staff support.

Our expert panel, hosted by Jenny Shaw, includes:

• Freya Selman, Co-founder of Bristol University Neurodiversity Society (BUNS)
• Tim Owen, Associate Director of Student Accommodation at University of Birmingham
• Kerry Watson, Regional Student Support Manager for Scotland and the North at Unite Students

Accommodation Matters brings together sector experts to discuss the Higher Education sector’s key issues through the lens of student accommodation. This episode was recorded on 17th March 2023 and produced by Ed Palmer.

 

Resources

The An Asset, Not A Problem: Meeting the needs of neurodivergent students report is available for download now from Unite Students’ website [2023].

Living Black at University can also be found on the Unite Students website [2022].

Learn more about Bristol University Neurodiversity Society (BUNS) from the Bristol SU website.