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SUMMARY:Advancing Neuroinclusion: Best Practices Round Table -   Dr Kelsey
  J.R.P Byers (John Innes Centre)\, Dr Amanda Brunton (CCTL\, University of
  Cambridge)\, Dr Julie Bailey (University of Cambridge) and Dr Kate Hughes
  (Department of Veterinary Medicine\, University of Cambridge)
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CONTACT:Kathy Grube
DESCRIPTION:*Advancing Neuroinclusion: Best Practices Round Table*\n\n*24 
 September 2024  | 2pm*\n\n*Venue:* Sainsbury Laboratory\, University of Ca
 mbridge\, 47 Bateman St\, Cambridge CB1 7AF (How to find us)\n\n*Attend On
 line:* "Join the live Zoom Webinar":https://cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/8783497097
 8\n\n*More information:* events@slcu.cam.ac.uk\n\nJoin colleagues from acr
 oss academic\, research\, and professional services for a collaborative ro
 und table exploring best practices in supporting neurodiverse staff\, stud
 ents and visitors. This session will spotlight practical strategies\, live
 d experiences\, and institutional approaches that foster inclusive\, suppo
 rtive environments for neurodivergent individuals working in higher educat
 ion and research settings.\n \nPlease join us in this round table to discu
 ss how we can support neurodiverse colleagues and create an environment wh
 ere everyone can thrive. \n\n*Ask a question of the panel*\n\n"Please use 
 this form":https://www.cognitoforms.com/SainsburyLaboratory/AdvancingNeuro
 inclusion to pre-submit questions you would like the panel to address. Pro
 vide as much context as you can so the panel can respond effectively.\n\n*
 Panellists*\n\n*Dr Kelsey J.R.P Byers*\nJohn Innes Centre\n\nKelsey Byers 
 (any/all pronouns) is a Group Leader at the John Innes Centre (Norwich\, U
 K) where they lead a team studying the role of floral scent in animal poll
 ination and flowering plant evolution. Originally from the USA\, Kelsey ha
 s lived in several countries and conducted research in several more. As a 
 multiply-disabled and multiply-neurodivergent human (ASD\, ADHD\, Auditory
  Processing Disorder)\, Kelsey advocates for the inclusion of disabled and
  neurodivergent individuals in STEM fields\, particularly in field biology
 .\n\n\n\n\n*Dr Amanda Brunton*\nCCTL\, University of Cambridge\n\nAmanda h
 as a particular interest in accessibility in teaching and is passionate ab
 out creating a welcoming learning environment for her students. She runs t
 he Autism and ADHD-Friendly Writing Retreats for PhD students across the u
 niversity. Amanda’s background is in Early Modern English history and li
 terature\, and she holds a PhD in English Literature.\n\n\n\n*Dr Julie Bai
 ley*\nUniversity of Cambridge\n\nJulie is an experienced educator\, resear
 cher and specialist mentor\, supporting neurodivergent and disabled studen
 ts to success in their studies and beyond. Following a career in secondary
  education and sixth form leadership\, she returned to the University of C
 ambridge where she completed an MEd and PhD in higher education neurodiver
 sity inclusion. Julie has lived experience of neurodivergence and was the 
 founding chair of governors for The Cavendish School\, an innovative speci
 alist\, state-funded school for autistic children and young people in and 
 around Cambridge. She currently combines multiple student support\, teachi
 ng and research roles\, with a particular interest in the use of AI in sup
 porting inclusion.\n\n\n\n\n*Dr Kate Hughes*\nDepartment of Veterinary Med
 icine\, University of Cambridge\n\nKate Hughes (she/her) is a veterinary p
 athologist at the University of Cambridge Veterinary School. She teaches v
 eterinary students in years 4\, 5 and 6 of the course\, in both traditiona
 l teaching settings\, and in small groups during practical clinical rotati
 ons. Her interests include understanding how the physical teaching environ
 ment impacts student learning\, and understanding the needs of neurodiverg
 ent students when designing teaching and learning activities.\n\n\n\n\n*Dr
  Eva Hellmann*\nChaired by Dr Eva Hellmann\nTraining and Inclusive Support
  Manager\, University of Cambridge
LOCATION:Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University Auditorium - 47 Bateman
  Street and online (contact events@slcu.cam.ac.uk for Zoom link)
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