"Dies academicus" on the topic of "Neurodiversity"

Depending on the definition, statistically five to ten per cent of the population are neurodivergent. However, these neurological dispositions (e.g. AD(H)S, autism, dyscalculia, dyslexia and giftedness) are hardly visible in general awareness; there is (too) little knowledge and (too) many clichés. The “Dies academicus” on "Neurodiversity on Campus" in June is intended to increase knowledge and awareness, highlight the presence and relevance of the topic in university education (especially in teacher training), present our own research on the topic, open up information, participation and exchange formats and make the specific needs, competences and challenges of neurodivergent adults in studying and teaching visible. 

All members of the university are addressed – whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, with or without previous contact with neurodivergence. On the day (free of committees and teaching), there will be four to five (parallel) time slots, for example short lectures and expert panels, workshops and poster presentations on relevant research and teaching projects on campus, networking opportunities and information stands.

You will find more information abput the programme in good time on our “Dies academicus” website and in our calendar of events.