Don’t forget the Library will be open 24/7 throughout the Spring vacation. Library staff are here to help Monday to Friday 8:00-6:00pm. During the University Closure days (Thursday 14 – Wednesday 20 April inclusive) the Library will be staffed by our friendly Secruity Team. You can continue to request books for ‘Click and Collect’ or […]
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In January we asked you the following question via a quick poll: “Should the Library close overnight in the summer vacation to help the University’s carbon footprint?” We provided the following background information: Headcount data taken from the Library shows a significant drop-off between mid-June and mid-September. On average, there are only 3-4 students in the Library between […]
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I feel so honoured to have been able to celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Week by collaborating with the Library to create this display and reading list! Throughout the week, I’ve explored a variety of topics around neurodiversity here on the Library blog— from neurodiversity and mental health to how neurodivergence intertwines with disability and hearing from […]
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I asked neurodivergent people from around the university (both students and staff) what neurodiversity means to them. Here are some of their responses: “To me, neurodiversity is about embracing different brains and working together to solve problems” “In a word; creativity!” “For me, “Neurodiversity” is a word that means a similar thing to “Biodiversity”, inasmuch […]
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Disability is always a bit of a stigmatised subject, and many people like to use euphemisms instead of the word ‘disability’. However, many disabled people find this quite offensive and infantilizing. When it comes to neurodiversity, it becomes even more complicated as not all neurodivergent people consider themselves to be disabled. So, the first thing […]
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There are many factors that impact mental wellbeing and being in a minority group can put people at a higher risk of mental illness, and neurodivergent people are no exception. This phenomenon is known as minority stress and can be compounded by multiple intersecting identity characteristics. The stigma around neurodivergent conditions can lead to decreased […]
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