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HE Enabled Podcast
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HE Enabled is a podcast dedicated to sharing the experiences of disabled
and neurodivergent people, as well as those with long-term health conditions in UK higher Education.
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disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social
It’s here! 📣

The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025 is now LIVE, delivered in
partnership with the Snowdon Trust!

Thank you to everyone who took part!

and supportive education system.
Read & download the report on our website!

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AccessInsights
At the bottom left, an illustration shows three students working together: one student using a wheelchair, another sitting at a table with a laptop, and a third student standing beside them. At the bottom, a blue button-shaped graphic reads: “The Annual Disabled Student Survey.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logo. Another promotional poster then shows in a white and blue colour scheme for The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. At the top left, a dark blue rounded rectangle contains white text reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025.” On the top right is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a dark blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath it in white text on two red rectangles. The main text says: “Come join us as we share our findings from the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown in blue text: “Thursday 29th January 2026,” “12:30pm – 2pm,” and “Online via Zoom.” Below are four circular headshot photos on a light background. From left to right: Helen Saelensminde (CEO of Snowdon Trust), Prof Deborah Johnston (Deputy Vice Chancellor of LSBU), Suzanne Carrie (Head of Student Equality and Welfare at Office for Students) and Jim Dickinson (Associate Editor Student Unions at Wonkhe). The bottom of the poster features a curved dark purpley-blue shape with a small rounded label reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey” in white text.
January 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
Last chance sign up to this!
I had the pleasure of reading the report in prerelease. It's so important for disabled students across the country. Come along if you have the chance!

As to why I have an early copy of the report... you'll just have to keep an eye on HE Enabled on Sunday to find out 😉
disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social Disabled Students UK @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social · 2d
Last chance to sign up! 📣

Join us tomorrow for the launch of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025

📆 Thursday 29 January 2026
⏱️ 12:30–2pm
📍 Online via Zoom

Don’t miss out — sign up now!

#DisabledStudentsUK #ADSS2025 #DisabledStudents #HigherEducation
Promotional graphic announcing the launch of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025. The main text reads “Tomorrow! The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025 Launch” followed by “Thursday 29th January 2026.” The Disabled Students UK logo appears in the top right alongside the Snowdon Trust logo. The background is white and blue. Along the bottom of the image is an illustration of a diverse group of disabled and non-disabled people celebrating together, including a wheelchair user, a person using a white cane, and people with different skin tones, genders and body types, all raising their arms in a celebratory pose. Promotional graphic for an online event sharing the findings of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025. The headline reads “Last chance to sign up!” followed by “Join us to share the findings of the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown: Thursday 29th January 2026, 12:30pm to 2pm, online via Zoom. The Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logos appear at the top. Below the text are four speaker headshots with names and roles: Helen Saelensminde, CEO of Snowdon Trust; Professor Deborah Johnston, Deputy Vice Chancellor of London South Bank University; Suzanne Carrie, Head of Student Equality and Welfare at the Office for Students; and Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor (Student Unions) at Wonkhe. The design uses a blue and white colour scheme.
January 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
I'm a little late to the party this week but a new episode of HE Enabled is out! Listen to my two wonderful guests via the (new) Linktree: linktr.ee/he_enabled

ID below as always :) [1/3]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
A picture of Olly and Amelia holding hands and facing the camera. They are dressed head-to-toe in Versace clothes and are standing in front of the Versace logo etched into a mirror. A storefront can be seen in the mirror’s reflection. At the top of the image is a banner with the HE Enabled logo and ‘New Episode Alert!’. Another banner along the bottom of the image shows the episode title: ‘Seeing the World Through a Neurodivergent Lens, Thriving with Sports and Societies, and the Principles of neurohaus: Olly and Amelia’s Story’.
January 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
It's time for a new look! My love and appreciation goes to @llamahat.bsky.social for helping me bring this idea to life.

New episode Sunday, I look forward to seeing you then :)

New to the show? Listen now: linktr.ee/HE_Enabled

ID below 👇

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
The new HE Enabled logo. It is a graphic of a green mortar board with 'HE Enabled' written in white lettering on the top. There is a yellow tassle and it is on a very light green background.
January 21, 2026 at 1:57 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
This week’s episode of HEnabled is deeply relatable for anyone who was undiagnosed neurodivergent at university! Listen on Spotify now: open.spotify.com/episode/4ZG6...
Listen on other streaming platforms via the Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled

[1/5]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
A picture of Lisa at a desk. They have curly blonde hair in a bun, glasses, and is wearing a necklace and a blue patterned top. There is a map of the UK hung on the white door in the background. There is a green frame around Lisa's picture with a quote from their episode: ‘I want to make sure my impact is as wide-reaching as I can possibly make it.’ The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.
January 19, 2026 at 11:56 AM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
The episode with @ehayashibara.bsky.social is now the second-most listened to episode on Spotify in HEnabled's history!

Let's get it to number 1, listen on Spotify now: open.spotify.com/episode/015x...
January 16, 2026 at 12:50 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
A new episode of HEnabled is out! This episode is great for learning more about the neurodivergent experience at uni, and how we can improve depression questionnaires for the neurodivergent global majority.
Listen now: linktr.ee/henabled [1/5]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast
A Picture of Emma. They are smiling at the camera. They have straight black hair, are a person of the global majority, and are wearing hoop earrings. Emma is stood outside. There is a green frame around Emma's picture with a quote from their episode: ‘I’m very passionate about ensuring research aligns with the needs of the neurodivergent community.’ The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.
January 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
Here’s what’s going on in the world of HEnabled this week!
Can’t wait for Emma’s episode? Join the Patreon for £1/mo for immediate access: www.patreon.com/HEnabled
Catch up wherever you get your podcasts via Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled
[1/4]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
White text on a green background reading 'This week on HEnabled'. Underneath there are two boxes. The box on the left says: 'Out now \\ Nicola's Story \\Cystic Fibrosis, Designing HE for Chronic Illness, and the Importance of Prioritising Yourself’. The box on the right says: 'Sunday 11/01 \\ Depression in the Neurodivergent Global Majority, Five Degrees, and the Transformative Nature of Adjustments'. The text at the bottom reads 'Listen wherever you get your podcasts!'
January 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
Do you want more lived experiences of disabled and neurodivergent people in HE? Want to support a show that does just that?
The next episode of HEnabled is now available on Patreon! Join for £1: lnkd.in/ebmN64fN

More info and IDs below :) [1/6]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
A Picture of Emma. They are smiling at the camera. They have straight black hair, are a person of the global majority, and are wearing hoop earrings. Emma is stood outside. There is a black frame around Emma's picture. The top reads ‘Now on Patreon. Listen for £1!’. The bottom of the frame has the episode title: ’28. Depression in the Neurodivergent Global Majority, Five Degrees, and the Transformative Nature of Adjustments: Emma’s Story’. The HEnabled logo is in the top right corner.
January 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
HEnabled is back for 2026! Nicola teaches us about cystic fibrosis and how it affects her at university. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/henabled

Episode description and ID are below as usual :) [1/4]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast #CysticFibrosis
Nicola taking a selfie. She is smiling for the camera, has long brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing something dark with sequins on it. There is a green frame around Nicola's picture with a quote from her episode: ‘Higher education can be better, and should be better. It’s within our power to make it better.’ The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.
January 5, 2026 at 12:06 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
A new episode of HEnabled is out! This episode is perfect if you’re interested in disabled representation in architecture school. Listen via the Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

[1/4]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast #DisabledArchitect
A picture of Sarah where she is smiling for the camera. She has medium-length brown hair, glasses, and is wearing a dark turquoise shirt. There is a green frame around Sarah's picture. The top of the frame says ‘New episode alert!’. The bottom of the frame has a quote from Sarah’s episode: ‘Don’t let people’s perception of your ability decide what you end up doing.’. The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.
December 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
It's not very often that you get consecutive guests in the same room, so let's make the best of it!

Two great episodes to talk about this week. Episode descriptions and ID's are below as usual.

Listen via Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

[1/6]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
An image previewing the HEnabled episodes out this week. Underneath the ‘this week in HEnabled' banner, there is a photo with three people. Daniel is standing on the left, Sarah is standing on the right, and the top of Cath’s head is visible at the bottom middle of the frame, pointing at both of them. Daniel is pointing to his episode information which is hovering above him in a white box. It reads: Out now \\ Daniel's Story \\Researching Autistic Experiences, Accessible Train Stations, and Bringing Disabled Students Together'. Sarah is pointing to her episode information, also hovering above her in a white box. It reads: Sunday 07/12 \\ Sarah's Story \\ Disabled Representation in Architecture School, Late Diagnoses, and the Ideal Student Fallacy.
December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
A new episode of HEnabled is out! This is a great episode if you’re interested in how to include neurodivergent people in research. Listen via the Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

Episode info and IDs below :)
[1/4]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
ID: Daniel taking a selfie. He is smiling for the camera, has short, curly brown hair and a beard. He is wearing a grey coat, black polo, and a black backpack. He appears to be stood on the roof of a building with the Central London skyline during sunset in the background. There is a green frame around Daniel's picture with a quote from his episode: We should definitely work with neurodivergent people on research outcomes because that’s often missed’. The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.
December 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
A new episode of HEnabled is out! Listen on Spotify now: open.spotify.com/show/2njGJeh...

ID below 👇 [1/3]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
November 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
How do cultural differences around defining disability prevent international students from accessing the support that they need? Find out now on HEnabled!

Listen via Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

Episode description and ID below :)

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
A selfie of Luisa. She is smiling for the camera, has long dark brown hair, and is wearing a black top and a small necklace. She is standing in front of what appears to be a colourful mural. There is a green frame around Luisa's picture with a quote from her episode: ‘It’s a lack of lived experiences from disabled students that hinders the complaints process from running smoothly’. The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.
November 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
Turns out running a weekly podcast on your own (while disabled) is actually quite hard! There will be no episode of HEnabled this week while I organise some things behind the scenes.

It's the perfect time to catch up on the show, listen now via the Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled

ID below :)
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
Want to know about ADHD-friendly money management for uni that's actually fun?

If yes, a new episode of the ADHD Survival Guide is out! Listen now: linktr.ee/henabled

ID below 👇

#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
A picture of the lake on York's Campus West in the evening light. Purple light dapples the water and silhouettes the waterfowl on the lake. There is a green frame around the picture with a quote: 'Let's make your money go further at uni while still having fun!'. The show logo is in the bottom right corner.
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
Looks like HEnabled is going to be a little delayed this week!

I want to give the script for the ADHD Survival Guide (Money) a little more time and care before it's ready to go out into the world. I will post as soon as it's up tomorrow evening.

Thanks for your patience :)
November 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
The ADHD Survival Guide makes a return to HEnabled this week! Listen to the latest episode now via the Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled
Episode info and IDs are below 👇 [1/5]

#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
White text on a green background reading 'This week on HEnabled'. Underneath there are two boxes. The box on the left says: 'Out now \\ Steph's Story \\ Not Being 'Disabled Enough', Tricky Support Systems, and Special Interests'. The box on the right says: 'Sunday 09/11 \\ The ADHD Survival Guide: Money \\ Practical tips and tricks for money management at university.'. The text at the bottom reads 'Listen wherever you get your podcasts!'
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
A new episode of HEnabled is out! Listen via the Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

Steph was on the show this week! They are an iGGi PhD researcher and a games accessibility consultant.

Episode info and ID below :) [1/3]

#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
Steph taking a selfie. They are wearing a red shirt and a necklace. Steph is also wearing lipstick and has a septum piercing. There is a green frame around Steph's picture with a quote from their episode: 'It should not take a global crisis for people to listen and be sympathetic'. The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
'You should hear back in 30 days for the result of your complaint. It took them 114 working days and 2 caseworkers to provide an outcome.' 🙃

🎙️ HEnabled turns one this week! Listen now: linktr.ee/henabled

Info and ID below 👇 [1/4]

#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #DisabilityPodcast #DisabeldCreator
Cath sat behind a microphone with headphones. They have just finished recording the episode. Their head is resting on their hand and they are smiling.
October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
HEnabled turns one next week! There will be a special episode coming out with plenty of updates.

Listen wherever via Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled

As always, ID can be found in the posts below.
Have a great rest of your week!

#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #DisabilityPodcast #DisabeldCreator
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October 24, 2025 at 10:26 AM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
‘I am driven by wanting other people to never have the same bad experiences that I’ve had’

A new episode of HEnabled is out! Sophie (Director, Policy and Fundraising at @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social)
talks to her inaccessible graduation, parasports, and HE policy.

Listen now: linktr.ee/henabled
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October 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
More HEnabled coming your way this week!
Listen to the newest episode on Spotify now: open.spotify.com/episode/1Hss...

ID and CWs below :)
#AcademicChatter #Diabetes #LiimbDifference #HE #DisabilityPodcast #HEnabled #DisabledCreator #University
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October 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
he-enabled-podcast.bsky.social
"There's a lot of people when I was young who told me there were a lot of things I could not be; I'd like to think I've proven them wrong."

A new episode of HEnabled is out! Listen now: linktr.ee/HEnabled

ID and info below.

#AcademicSky #HE #University #Disability #University #DisabilityPodcast
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October 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM