Starting Block Festival
Neurodiversity Drop In
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 15 September 2026
10:00 - 11:00 - Location
- 4D24, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Anna Wang Anna.Wang@uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 81765
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
A relaxed and welcoming session for students to learn more about the Neurodiversity Study Support team and the support available at UWE Bristol. Find out what help is available, how to access support, and what to do if you think you may be neurodivergent and would like to explore screening options. Meet the team, ask questions, and connect with other students who may share similar experiences. This is a friendly space to learn more about the support available and feel more confident starting your UWE Bristol journey.
Why attend?
- Meet the Neurodiversity Study Support team and find out how they can help.
- Discover the support available to help you succeed at UWE Bristol.
- Learn how to access support and what to do if you think you may be neurodivergent.
- Find out more about screening options and support routes.
- Ask questions in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming space.
- Meet other students and connect with people who may have similar experiences.
- Start your UWE Bristol journey feeling more informed, confident and supported.
How to get here
Find out how to get to and from UWE Bristol.
Accessibility
UWE Bristol welcomes all abilities/disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders to our events. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know, by contacting events@uwe.ac.uk, so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
- Disabled parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Induction loop: No
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
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