Supporting neurodivergent postgraduate research students

Online session in association with colleagues from Durham University
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This online session, run in association with colleagues from Durham University, will examine issues surround how best to support neurodivergent Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs). Attendees will also have opportunity to share and discuss challenges and successes in supporting neurodivergent PGRs.
The session will cover topics such as:
  • What is neurodiversity?
  • What are the barriers and facilitators to supporting neurodivergent postgraduate researchers?
  • What are the key considerations for postgraduate research students that might be different to the support needed for undergraduate or taught postgraduate students?
  • Considering a strengths-based approach to supporting neurodivergent postgraduate researchers.
  • Considerations for supervisors or neurodivergent students.
  • Examples of best practice in supporting neurodivergent postgraduate researchers.
  • What are the next steps we need to take to ensure neurodivergent postgraduate researchers can thrive when completing their postgraduate research?
This session is aimed at University of Plymouth staff supporting postgraduate research students. Please email researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk for bookings and enquiries.
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Presenter: Professor Debbie Riby, Co-Director of the Centre for Neurodiversity and Development | Durham University
Professor Debbie Riby is a developmental psychologist and Co-Director of the Centre for Neurodiversity and Development at Durham University and has specialised in research on autism and neurodiversity for over 20 years. Debbie is passionate about research that makes a real-world difference and has been co-lead of the ​‘Triple‑A’ intervention, supporting neurodivergent pupils with anxiety, attention and sensory arousal at school. Debbie has also recently commenced the role of Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Postgraduate Research Students at Durham University.

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