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Lia McLoughlan
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Higher Education 🎓 Disability Activist 🏝️ Anthropologist
💗 Cats. Vegan Chocolate. Stationary.
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disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social
Calling all disabled students! 🔊Shape the future of Higher Education accessibility by completing the Annual #DisabledStudentSurvey. Your voice matters!

Join over 1000 disabled students and make a difference 👇
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dsuk-resea...
May 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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jlmittelmeier.bsky.social
We're still seeking participants for a short survey about whether / what kind of training you've received for working with international students.

Anyone who works in higher education in any student-facing role (from any context) can participate:
www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
Do you work with students in higher education? We are seeking responses to a short survey about whether you've received training for working with international students. Estimated time: 10 minutes
January 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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harrietcannon.bsky.social
I work almost exclusively with autistic, neurodivergent and multiply disabled PhD students who are operating in complex sets of circumstances but who, despite uni scepticism, have nailed their PhDs with some straightforward adjustments. It just needs an open mind and a little willingness.
January 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social
"We are forced to strategize – even when we don’t want to. Therein, perhaps, lies the rub.

Because we are proactive in reducing our barriers, we have an expectation or at the very least a hope that our colleagues, managers and in the broadest sense our employers will adopt the same stance."
jimdickinson.bsky.social Jim Dickinson @jimdickinson.bsky.social · Jan 15
NEW on Wonkhe: Zoe Tornsey interrogates the concepts of leadership and management to explore how they can drive meaningful change towards inclusivity for disabled researchers in HE https://buff.ly/40yf3GG
January 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
hamsterxwheels.bsky.social
Important conversations here about viva assessments, and the role of consumer law.

Law student suing Cambridge University after failing PhD www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01...
Law student suing Cambridge University after failing PhD
Jacob Meagher claims discrimination having struggled with oral examination element of doctoral studies
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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drstevenkapp.bsky.social
Just realised that my free book featuring over 20 activists Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement: Stories from Frontline has been accessed over a million times! link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Good to see it spread through news, policy, social media. Glad so many have benefitted. 🙏
Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement
This open access book demonstrates the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities and rationales of key leaders in their own words ...
link.springer.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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annalandre.com
Do you know a UK-based wheelchair user who works in a lab and would be willing to user-test our prototype of what is believed to be the first-ever lab coat adapted for wheelchair users?

Please share far & wide! Interest form: forms.office.com/e/66FhcQjqRT

More info: www.ucl.ac.uk/ucl-east/new...
Two photos of Anna, a young white woman using an electric wheelchair, wearing a blue lab coat that fits her well with tables and dry-lab equipment in the background. Text reads: "A team of researchers and designers led by UCL is looking for wheelchair users working in wet lab environments to user-test what is believed to be the first-ever prototype of a lab coat adapted for wheelchair users."
January 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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jimdickinson.bsky.social
NEW on Wonkhe: A detailed national dataset on the disabled student experience paints a bleak picture of progress on enabling access to education. Jim Dickinson tries to find the light. https://buff.ly/3W7SI03
January 6, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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jessothomson.co.uk
I genuinely think this video should be mandatory for literally everyone. It is very short. Please watch it. And think about it!

youtu.be/9s3NZaLhcc4?...
Social Model Animation
YouTube video by Geoff Adams-Spink
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January 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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christheowl.bsky.social
I’m still doing research into the experiences of disabled people looking for employment. I’d be grateful if you could share this survey with people it might be of interest to. The survey is at:

cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#Disability #AcademicSky
Thank you
cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com
January 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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jimdickinson.bsky.social
Best of 2024: As part of a project on the lack of ethnic diversity in university leadership, Monika Nangia asked professional services colleagues to share their stories. Here’s what they said
Lack of diversity in professional services leadership continues to be a problem
As part of a project on the lack of ethnic diversity in university leadership, Monika Nangia asked professional services colleagues to share their stories. Here’s what they said
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December 31, 2024 at 4:00 PM
hamsterxwheels.bsky.social
Being sick while chronically ill sucks.

Came down with a bug (90% sure its tonsillitis) overnight and into Boxing day. The horrendous migraine and muscle pain has passed.

Day 4 and still have throat blisters, a fever, and just managed to eat a banana, and a jacket potato.

Talking is a no.
December 29, 2024 at 9:04 PM
hamsterxwheels.bsky.social
🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎄
Two cats wearing Christmas jumpers sitting with the present under the Christmas tree. A Tabby cat sitting under a Christmas tree, surrounded by presents.
December 24, 2024 at 11:03 PM
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charlierad.bsky.social
Disabled parking bays - a less thought about fact

For many disabled people it isn’t proximity to shop/venue that’s most important

Their main need is the wider bay, allowing them to fully open side doors and get kit/wheelchair/themselves in and out the car
December 24, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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christheowl.bsky.social
I’m doing research into the experiences of disabled people looking for employment. I’d be grateful if you could share this survey with people it might be of interest to. The survey is at:

cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

#Disability #AcademicSky
Thank you
Information Sheet Disability Employment: Perspectives of Disabled People Before you decide to take part in this study it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. A member of the team can be contacted if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Take time to decide whether or not you wish to take part. Purpose of the study The study aims to find out more about the experiences of disabled people when they are looking for employment. The study is focussed on people who are physically disabled. It is recognised that people may have multiple impairments. Why have I been chosen? You have been approached as you may have experiences that you wish to share on finding employment as a disabled person. Do I have to take part? Taking part is entirely voluntary and that refusal or withdrawal will involve no penalty or loss, now or in the future. What do I have to do? There will be a survey with questions on finding employment as a disabled person which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Are there possible disadvantages and/or risks in taking part? The survey asks about experiences of finding employment. It is understood that finding work may be a difficult process. The survey also asks you to talk about any experiences of discrimination that you may have had, and barriers that you may have experienced in finding work. Each question is entirely voluntary, and it is important to keep yourself safe if you choose to complete the survey. Only complete the questions that you feel able to. What are the possible benefits of taking part? There are no intended benefits of taking part. Will my taking part in this project be kept confidential? All data will be identified only by a code, with personal details kept in a locked file or secure computer with access only by the immediate research team. The following link is general information about how the University uses personal data: https://www.information- compliance.admin.cam.ac.uk/data-protection/research-participant-data. What will happen to the results of the research project? Results will be presented at conferences and written up in journals. Results are normally presented in terms of groups of individuals. If any individual data are presented, the data will be totally anonymous, without any means of identifying the individuals involved. The data collected during the project might be used for additional or subsequent research. The results of this study will be available in Spring 2025, and participants can request a copy of the research project. Who is organising and funding the research? This research is being organised by Dr Chris Whitaker for part of his Executive Masters in Business Administration. It does not have any external funding. Contact for further information The researcher, Chris Whitaker can be contacted at cmw55@jbs.cam.ac.uk, or their supervisor j.martin@jbs.cam.ac.uk at any time. Additional sources of support Further information and support with disability employment is available via the following links: -ACAS- Disability at Work - https://www.acas.org.uk/disability-at- work -EHRC - Information on disability discrimination - https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equality-act- 2010/your-rights-under-equality-act-2010/disability-discrimination
December 22, 2024 at 12:08 PM
hamsterxwheels.bsky.social
(This one time as Sabb) I had a near argument with Uni staff over Disabled students 'wanting' 6-hour exams - no one WANTS a 6-hour exam, it's a marathon, but often the only way to complete the standard assessment. Imagine if we looked at inclusive and innovative assessment techniques for all...
December 22, 2024 at 11:33 PM
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remembermyhat.bsky.social
This is such an important article - really clear concrete examples of (to add a theoretical lens) why crip time is so different and why queering temporality matters so much.
December 22, 2024 at 7:49 PM
hamsterxwheels.bsky.social
I hate mulled wine. I strongly dislike cider. However, this mulled cider from Sainsburys is vegan and absolutely delicious.

Perfect Friday with pre-Christmas (bargain!) Indian fakeaway from Waitrose.

Nom.
Photo of Sainsburys Mulled Cider.
December 20, 2024 at 8:09 PM
hamsterxwheels.bsky.social
Disabled cats support the 2024 Access Insights Report launch @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social 👩‍🦽🐈💕
A photo of Thea, a calico cat sitting next to a laptop with Zilpha, a tabby cat is just visible sitting behind the laptop. The laptop screen displays the DSUK 2024 Report post on Blue Sky.
December 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social
📢 The 2024 Annual Disabled Student Survey Report is here!

Discover what disabled students had to say in our annual survey. Download the full report now and explore their experiences, challenges, and recommendations.

Link to the report: disabledstudents.co.uk/2024-access-...
Graphic with both Access Insights and DSUK logos, that displays an image of the 2024 Access Insights Reports and text directing viewers to the website - link in caption.
December 20, 2024 at 1:37 PM
hamsterxwheels.bsky.social
Hello BlueSky! Lets see how this goes...

Prepare for cat photos and mindless musings, such as my starting the day with a mini Christmas lunch (because I'm on annual leave and why not).
December 20, 2024 at 12:29 PM