CPD type
Workshop
Supervisor experience
All supervisor levels
Intervention lead author
Rachel Van Krimpen, University of Nottingham
2
Released as part of
Phase 2
Piloting feedback deadline
30 September 2026
Page last updated
21 May 2026
This workshop is designed to give an overview of neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions, but focuses particularly on the role of the research supervisor in developing neuroinclusive practice to support the success of postgraduate researchers.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
develop a broad understanding of neurodiversity and neurodivergence, particularly in the context of postgraduate research​
understand practical approaches to embedding neuro-inclusive supervisory practices and effectively supporting the success of neurodivergent postgraduate researchers.
Delivery format & timings
90-minute session delivered either in-person or online
Theme(s)
Working with candidates
What is included in this resource pack?
Neuroinclusive supervision_Facilitator Manual [PDF]: This manual contains full details for this resource.
Neuroinclusive supervision_Facilitator Slides [.PPTX]: These PowerPoint slides can be used for both in-person and online sessions.
Neuroinclusive supervision_Resource 1 [.PDF]: A resource for the first activity in the workshop.
Neuroinclusive supervision_Resource 2 [.PDF]: A table of potential barriers and adjustments at different stages of the Postgraduate Researcher journey.
Neuroinclusive supervision_Resource 3 [.PDF]: A set of prompt questions to support the facilitator.
Neuroinclusive supervision_Resource 4 [PDF]: A set of thematic areas with prompt questions to support group conversations for the second activity. Each group should have a different focus area to discuss.
Neuroinclusive supervision_Case Studies [.PDF]
Resource pack format
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