Join colleagues from across Imperial for an engaging afternoon exploring how we can create a more neuroinclusive culture within the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) and beyond. The event will bring together expert speakers, Imperial colleagues, students and researchers to share knowledge, lived experiences, practical guidance and the latest research on neurodiversity. Attendees will gain a better understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace and educational settings, learn about support available at Imperial, and explore actions that can help foster a more inclusive environment for staff and students. The programme will feature keynote presentations from external experts, perspectives from Imperial support services and networks, personal experiences from neurodivergent colleagues and students, and examples of research and initiatives advancing neuroinclusion across the sector. The event is open to all Imperial staff and students. Refreshments will be provided, followed by a drinks reception and networking opportunity. Programme Welcome and introduction 13.00 Welcome Professor Barbara Casadei , Head of NHLI 13.05 Setting the scene NHLI People and Culture Committee Keynote session 13.10 Embracing and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace Victoria English , Victoria English Wellbeing Presentation followed by Q&A Imperial perspectives 13.40 Speaker to be confirmed 13.50 Disability Advisory Service (DAS) David Mooney 14.00 EDI at Imperial: recent developments and future priorities Professor Bernadette Byrne , Associate Provost (EDI) and Co-Chair, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Forum 14.10 Refreshments Personal perspectives and research 14.40 Introduction to the second session NHLI People and Culture Committee 14.45 Personal perspective Sara West , Chair of ABLE (Imperial’s staff disability network) 14.55 Personal perspective Iro Ntonia , Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship (CHERS) 15.05 Personal perspective Professor Sara Rankin , NHLI

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