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September 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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It was a pleasure to talk to Dr Hamied Haroon, MRI Imaging Physicist at Manchester University and #NADSN Chair, about the pioneering work changing the face of disability in STEM.

🎧 Listen now: lnkd.in/eaaBnVtP #FSTPodcast
September 4, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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The @rsc.org Gants for Carers offer up to £1,200/year to help chemists cover additional care costs so they can fully join conferences & training.

Open to chemistry students & professionals #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN

Apply: rsc.li/4sD6x4o
Grants for carers postcard Grants for carers Empowering you in your caring responsibilities. Find out more
March 20, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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The @rsc.org Accessibility Grants offer up to £1,200/year to help chemists cover access related costs so they can fully join conferences & training.

Open to chemistry students & professionals #ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN

Apply: rsc.li/4cMjnsr
Accessibility grants postcard Advance inclusivity and science flourishes Find out more
March 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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The @rsc.org case study living library adds valuable insight and drives progress toward a future where chemical sciences laboratories are welcoming, enabling, & inclusive for everyone

We invite you to explore, learn, and, where possible, contribute: rsc.li/3Nn3PB8

#ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN
Read and share ideas for accessible labs Our case studies library showcases how small, practical changes are making laboratories more accessible and inclusive. Explore our case studies and help shape more inclusive laboratories Browse by topic and adjustment type to learn from approaches that have been successfully implemented. rsc.li/labcasestudies
March 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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'RIDE Higher, a new initiative emerging from the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks (NADSN), has led this research to ensure that disabled staff voices shape understanding and action across the sector.' 2/2
February 24, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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Access to Work is now under formal scrutiny and the Access to Work Collective needs your lived experience!

Complete the survey by 20 Feb 26: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

linkedin.com/company/accesstoworkcollective

#AccessToWork #DisabilityInclusion #NADSN #DisabledStaff #Equality
Access to Work Experiences Survey 2026
Why we are asking for your experiences The Public Accounts Committee is carrying out an inquiry into the Access to Work scheme. This follows serious concerns about long processing delays, growing back...
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February 13, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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Inclusion isn’t an add-on; it is core to scientific excellence @rsc.org #InclusiveLabsRSC

Explore case studies + principles for disability-inclusive labs →
www.rsc.org/policy-and-c...

#ChemSky #DisabledInSTEM #NADSN #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionAtWork #InclusiveResearch
Disability-inclusive laboratories in the chemical sciences
Our report examines the current landscape for disabled chemistry lab users and showcases practices that can improve accessibility within lab spaces.
www.rsc.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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As we wind down for the much-needed festive holidays, we wanted to send out season’s greetings on behalf of NADSN!

Hamied, Jacquie and Stuart
Chair & Vice Chairs and co-Directors

https://linktr.ee/NADSN
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December 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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House of Lords Report: Home-Based Working

https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/771/homebased-working-committee/news/210300/working-from-home-could-get-people-back-into-work

#FlexibleWorking #HomeWorking #DisabilityInclusion #HybridWork #WorkplaceEquality #NADSN #InclusionAtWork
Just a moment...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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The Cripping Research Culture podcast has launched with two episodes:

🎙️ Inclusive Creative Methods — Nicole Brown
🎙️ Practical Support for Precarious Researchers — Ash Collins

🔗 https://sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/waarc/cripping-research-culture-podcast
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December 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Call for Ideas: APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM

Deadline: 11 December 2025

Submit your ideas: https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-diversity-inclusion-stem

#STEM #DiversityInSTEM #Inclusion #Equity #NADSN #DisabilityInSTEM #ScienceForAll
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM aims to promote the inclusion and progression of people from diverse backgrounds in STEM.
www.britishscienceassociation.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Are you aware of the inequity and discrimination experienced by disabled people in STEMM? Is your organisation working towards a fully inclusive environment?

The National Association of Disabled Staff Networks STEMM Action Group has recommendations that can help: www.nadsn-uk.org/nadsn-subgro...
Text on a green background: The National Association of Disabled Staff Networks (NADSN) STEMM Action Group recommends that “funders, learned societies, and higher education and research institutions work together to”: Text on a green background: In the short term: - Recognise the specific challenges and barriers for disabled researchers to enter, remain, and progress in STEMM.  - Improve work-based training for managers and allies around disability, neurodivergence, chronic illness, and intersectionality.  Text on a green background: In the medium-term: - Endorse an intersectional framework for disability and inclusion in higher education and research. - Require organisations to be held accountable to their working practice policies. Text on a green background: In the long-term: - Create inclusive research cultures and ecosystems.  - Recognise and reward work in research cultures and ecosystems.
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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A new co-created toolkit by Cressida Ryan (Oxford) and a collaborative team supports neurodivergent students and staff in HE.

🔗 https://www.education.ox.ac.uk/project/neurodivergent-education-for-students-teaching-learning-nestl

A podcast intro and reading list are coming soon.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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For UN International Day for Disabled Persons, STAART is hosting a hybrid workshop on disability-inclusive language. Engage via Mentimeter & request bespoke slides.

🎟️ Free booking: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/greenwich/disability-inclusive-language
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November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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A Year On – Disabled Staff in HE
Tue 2 Dec, 3–4pm GMT
Online

RIDE Higher (NADSN) explores NDSS findings on inclusion, career progression, and morale.

🎟️ Free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-year-on-how-inclusive-is-higher-education-really-for-its-disabled-staff-tickets-1921394134579
A Year On-How inclusive is higher education really for its disabled staff?
02/12/2025
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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The University of Liverpool and ISRF have launched new guidance to support academics with Energy Limiting Conditions (ELC).

📅 Webinar: 24 Nov, 2–3pm GMT
Covers systemic changes + individual adjustments to create more inclusive workplaces.

https://AcademicsWithELC.eventbrite.co.uk
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November 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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New research project AI-EMPOWERED explores how AI can support and transform the working lives of Disabled people.

Led by Dr Dan Wheatley and Dr John Gibney, with support from NADSN, shaping inclusive, accessible futures for work and tech.

🔗 ai-empowered.org.uk
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November 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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NADSN worked closely with CRUK to improve guidance for Disabled applicants and grantholders: https://tinyurl.com/58hs4rjy

#DisabilityInResearch #EDI #AbleismInAcademia #NADSN #CancerResearch
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November 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Official launch of Histories of Disability: Chapter Two!

🗓️ Fri 14 Nov 2025 17:30–20:00 (GMT)
📍 Uni of Greenwich & online

🎟️ https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/greenwich/anthology-chapter-two-launch

Catch up: https://tinyurl.com/2jrj2jb7

#DisabilityHistory #NADSN #STAART
October 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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This #DisabilityHistoryMonth, NADSN is gifting our community a celebration of #DisabledJoy 💜

Join us Fri 28 Nov for Laughter, Joy & Pride - humour & creativity by and for Disabled people 🎤✨

🎟️ Book: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/nadsn

#NADSN #DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabledPride
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October 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Our NADSN general catch-up meeting is today!

🗓️ Tues 28 Oct
🕓 15:45–17:15 UK time
📍 Join us on MS Teams – link in your calendar invite, or ListServ emails

Looking forward to seeing you there 💬💜

#NADSN #DisabledStaffNetwork #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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We work closely with the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks @nadsn.bsky.social who sits on the International Research Advisory Board. Read about their work and the recently published White Paper on inclusive environments in STEMM: www.nadsn-uk.org/nadsn-subgro...
NADSN STEMM Action Group
The STEMM Action Group brings together disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill professionals working to remove barriers in STEMM.
www.nadsn-uk.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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The topics were chosen based on a survey of NADSN - National Association of Disabled Staff Networks members.
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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We encourage all to reach out to your own MPs and let them know how you are impacted using this letter.

https://www.nadsn-uk.org/nadsn-subgroups/stemmactiongroup

#NADSN #DisabilityInSTEMM #Neurodiversity #EDI #InclusionMatters #AccessibleAcademia
September 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM