Disability and neurodiversity

The School of Modern Languages promotes positive attitudes to those with disability and neurodiversity members of our community and strives to reduce any stigma around mental health issues. Our staff receive disability awareness and equality training, and the buildings housing our School of Modern Languages, the Buchanan Building and United College, feature accessible entrance, teaching rooms and lecture halls, and accessible toilets.

The University provides a range of advice and support services for students with disabilities, and the School’s Student Disabilities and Wellbeing Officer is available for additional advice. The Academic adjustments guidance provides students with practical information on procedures for declaring a disability and the kind of reasonable adjustments which are available on a case-by case basis.

The Disabled Students' Network (DSN) is dedicated to representing disabled students, signposting support, hosting events, and running campaigns that provide community to disabled students and promote an understanding of disability.

EmployAbility is an external organisation that supports and advises neurodivergent and disabled university students and graduates in terms of employment.

The University has a newly established Staff Disability Network.  For staff with additional or recent diagnoses, HR and Occupational Health would be the first port of call for support or advice. Organisational and Staff Development Services (OSDS) have a range of support available for researcher development.

To report any incidents of bullying, harassment or abuse (either anonymously or using your contact details), please use the University’s Report and Support tool.