As part of the university’s ongoing commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, we are inviting applications for the celebration of Disability Recognition Month, which will take place from 16 November – 16 December 2023.

This year we would like to amplify our commitment to being an organisation that promotes a social model of disability which includes:

• Fostering an open, inclusive, and transparent culture
• Improving awareness and understanding
• Encouraging disclosure
•  Improving support

We encourage colleagues, student societies, and clubs to align their events and activities with the above principles. Applications relating to neurodiversity are welcomed.

Funding will be awarded to host local events or activities to a maximum of £200.

Applications will be assessed according to the extent to which the proposed activity’s aims align with the recognition month themes and how broad the impact would be.

For guidance on how to run EDI events, please see our EDI events toolkit.

How to get involved

For funding applications, please complete the form using the link below by Monday 23 October 2023 at 12 noon.

Submit a Local Funding Application here.

For any queries, please contact the EDI Co-ordinators.

Learn more about UK Disability Recognition Month on their official website.