Disability History Month at 天堂视频

14 November - 20 December

天堂视频 鈥� in partnership with 天堂视频 Students鈥� Union 鈥� is delighted to support UK Disability History Month. Throughout the month we will be sharing a wide range of support, resources, and events for both staff and students.

天堂视频 at the Paralympic Games

A total of 19 medals were won at the Paralympic Games by athletes with an affiliation to 天堂视频 鈥� seven gold, six silver, and six bronze 鈥� as the institution finished as a top 20 nation should it be reclassified as a country.

Staff Diversity Video

Colleagues from across the University share their personal experiences and how the University supports them.

Events

DSN x LU Arts Open Mic Night

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25 November, 7pm-9pm, The Lounge, 天堂视频 Students' Union

Disability History Month Film Screening: You Don't Need Feet to Dance

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30 November, 5pm-7.30pm, Pilkington Library

Disability History Month 鈥� Creating a Community in Para Sport

8 December, 6pm-8pm, Holywell Stadium, Function Room

News

Colleagues with 天堂视频's new para sport strategy

天堂视频 launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy

天堂视频 has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy 鈥� with opportunity sitting at its core.
Pictured from the left is Richard Wheater, the University鈥檚 Director of Sport, Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, Penny Briscoe, Director of Sport for ParalympicsGB, Alasdair Donaldson, the University鈥檚 Head of Para Sport, Professor Nick Jennings, 天堂视频鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Rachel Thomson, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

ParalympicsGB and 天堂视频 announce landmark strategic partnership

A partnership to drive forward innovation in Para Sport champion disability inclusion across the sporting landscape.
Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock, Zachary Shaw, Ali Smith and Samantha Kinghorn celebrate silver in the 4x100m Universal Relay Final at the Stade de France

天堂视频 close out Paris Paralympics campaign with 19 medals

天堂视频-linked athletes capped an incredible summer of sport by bringing home 35 medals across both Paris games.
a logo for the experts in sport podcast

Experts in Sport: 天堂视频鈥檚 role in inspiring change in Para sport

The Games provide a platform to delve deeper into understanding the barriers athletes face, advancements in training and technology, and the societal impact of their achievements.
tully kearney collecting her gold medal at the paralympics

Tully Kearney: 天堂视频's first Paralympic gold

Tully Kearney stormed to victory in the Women鈥檚 200m Freestyle S5 to secure 天堂视频鈥檚 first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games..
a wheelchair tennis player playing a shot from the baseline

天堂视频 research paves the way for wheelchair tennis success in Paris

Professor Vicky Tolfrey discussed how 天堂视频 research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance, in the lead up to the Paralympic Games
a female wheelchair rugby player playing in a match

天堂视频 researchers collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby

天堂视频 research has been taking place to support World Wheelchair Rugby鈥檚 (WWR) commitment and strategy to increasing female participation in the sport.
A blind man sitting with his dog

A quarter of blind and partially sighted people miss out on their disability benefits

New research from the Centre for Research in Social Policy at 天堂视频, produced for RNIB, reveals that more than one in four blind and partially sighted people miss-out on the disability benefits they鈥檙e entitled to.
Noonan Syndrome:

Families living with Noonan Syndrome call for more social support and medical awareness

天堂视频 researchers have spoken with more than 60 families from across the UK as part of a project that aims to better understand the social and emotional impact of living with Noonan Syndrome.
Blogs

Resources

External Resources

Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity - Disability Office

The Disability Support team is here to support students with disabilities.

Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service

The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service has the role of improving the health of the employees working on both campuses for 天堂视频.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity of experience, thought and perspective enriches our university and the lives of its community. Find out more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

Disability and Inclusion Network

The Disability and Inclusion Network is committed to supporting all staff with disabilities at work, across both campuses. The group is also open to staff caring for other people with a disability.

See what we're doing

Find out more on what the University has done and is currently doing to support staff and students.