Below you can find quick links to some excellent learning resources related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion topics. Whether that is to upskill and enhance your learning and understanding, or getting tips on how to make your club or society more inclusive, take the time to explore what's available!
The University of Aberdeen celebrates and values the diversity of its community and recognises how the range of perspectives this brings enriches university life and contributes to its success. You can read more about the University's commitment and access support, information, events and resources related to equality, diversity and inclusion here.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Module
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You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.
With key learnings from guest collaborators, this module will be exploring racism, unconscious bias, and inclusivity in the community and the workplace.
Chapters:
- Autism in the workplace
- Autism inclusion in the community
- Race Awareness in the workplace
- Managing unconscious bias
Duration: Self directed learning at own pace, approx. 45 mins of content.
- LGBTQ+ Diversity & Inclusion: Module
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You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.
This course explores LGBTQ+ lived experiences, encouraging allyship and developing understanding around terminology.
Chapters:
- My coming out story
- Terminology explained
- Commonly asked questions (Video)
- Top 5 tips to be a better LGBTQ+ ally
Duration: Self directed learning at own pace, approx. 30 mins of content.
- Being an LGBTQ+ ally - Video
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You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.
Discover the foundations of what it means to be an ally. Learn how to create a more inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves.
This video is part of the Wellbeing Studio series on the Spectrum Life App, with insightful discussions around wellbeing topics.
Duration: 46 minute Video
- Autism Awareness: Module
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You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.
This e-learning course aims to boost understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Chapters:
- What is Autism
- Is Autism a disability?
- The medical model
- What is the neurodiversity paradigm?
- Are we all a little bit Autistic?
- Autism misconceptions
- Assessments
- How to support Autistic people
- Language and actions
- Workplace accommodations
- How to access and Autism Assessment
- Supports at universities
- Reasonable adjustments at universities
- Self-advocacy and students
Duration: Self directed learning at own pace, approx. 50 mins of content.
- Neurodiversity Explained: Video
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You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.
Dr Fleur Michelle Coiffait discusses neurodiversity and what this term really means.
Duration: 35 minute video
- Understanding Neurodiversity - Video
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You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.
Learn about how to be more inclusive, and celebrate our uniqueness and find out how to better support neurodiversity in your communities.
This video is part of the Wellbeing Studio series on the Spectrum Life App, with insightful discussions around wellbeing topics.
Duration: 46 minute Video
- Neurodiversity: How to Be More Inclusive - Video
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You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.
Neurodiversity makes our workplace better. By learning about different brain types, we can encourage acceptance and remove barriers. This way, everyone can succeed, no matter how they think. Together, we'll create a more inclusive and supportive space. Our varied viewpoints will lead to innovation and success.
This video is part of the Wellbeing Studio series on the Spectrum Life App, with insightful discussions around wellbeing topics.
Duration: 45 minute Video
- Building a more inclusive community - Video
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You can access this module, and many others via the Spectrum.Life Student Helpline App which you can download to your phone or access online.
Effort, empathy, and dedication are key to creating a more inclusive community. It's important that people feel valued and that all voices are heard. Join us as we find out how to be more inclusive in our daily lives.
This video is part of the Wellbeing Studio series on the Spectrum Life App, with insightful discussions around wellbeing topics.
Duration: 48 minute Video