UNIC Lightning Bites: Accessibility and Inclusion From Multiple Perspectives

14 Feb 2025

This CityLabs Lightning Bites series features short, impactful talks from diverse perspectives, addressing the critical challenges and opportunities in promoting accessibility and inclusion practices.

Please note times are in CET

Monday March 17:

• 13:00-13:30: Loïc SAUVAGE, University of Liege The difference between accessibility, integration and inclusion. Why this distinction is essential as a first step towards an inclusive university policy.
• 13:30-14:00: Birce Altıok, Koc University:  
  How Institutions Practice Diversity: International Students and Inclusion Across Higher Education. 

Tuesday March 18

• 13:00-13:30: Aneta Pawłowska, Magdalena Górska, Adam Drozdowski, University of Lodz: 
  The role of the Institute of Art History at the University of Lodz in the promotion of activities in the area of the inclusivity of culture and art

• 13:30-14:00: Maroun Tabbal, University College Cork: 
  Universal Design in the Curriculum: At the Heart of Learning

Wednesday March 19:  

• 13:00-13:30: Robin Bleser, Ruhr University Bochum:
  Taking up space: Autism, Accessibility and Obstacles from a Student Perspective

• 13:30-14:00:  Björn Frauendienst, Ruhr University Bochum:
  Built to change – Strategy and structures to establish better study conditions for people with disabilities at RUB

Register / Sign up here: bit.ly/lightning-bites-accessibility