Join Dr Nic Gibson for an exploration of Neurodiversity in women, girls and AFAB individuals.

Join Dr Nic Gibson for an exploration of Neurodiversity in women, girls and AFAB individuals, contextualising scientific evidence through the lens of lived experience to discuss strengths, challenges, and the power of seeing things differently.

Dr Nic Gibson is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University, where they have taught and conducted research for the past nine years. Originally from the Highlands of Scotland, Nic studied Psychology at the University of Aberdeen and began their career working in mental health and youth services before completing a PhD exploring the psychological strengths that support learning and achievement in young people.

Nic's research focuses on applied psychology, particularly well-being, resilience, neurodiversity, inclusion, and the factors that help people thrive. Their work also explores the benefits of play and playfulness in adults, gaming, human-animal relationships, and individual differences.

As a late-diagnosed AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) academic, Nic brings both professional expertise and personal insight to discussions around neurodiversity. Outside of work, they enjoy gaming, arts and crafts, palaeontology, zoology, science fiction and horror, and caring for a variety of exotic pets.

Passionate about inclusion and understanding what helps people thrive, Nic is an engaging speaker who brings warmth, insight, and a love of psychology to every audience.

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