Hosted by Professor Jackie Carter, this episode features Laura McLeod (https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/laura.mcleod), Senior Lecturer in Politics in the School of Social Sciences and Claire Alexander, Head of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Manchester. Laura explains her experience of being a deaf academic and the challenges she faces in order to get the support she needs to do her job and her research.

Claire and Laura discuss ways that the school can assist disabled academics navigate the extra administrative burden of being disabled and their thoughts for future training for senior staff within the school.

A conversation hosted by Dr Hamied Haroon, Chair of the National Association of Disabled Staff Network (NADSN) with Professor Duncan Ivison, Vice Chancellor and President of the University of Manchester and Professor Jackie Carter, EDI Academic Lead for Disability. The conversation reflects Duncan's perceptions of disability inclusion at the University since joining in August 2024 and Jackie and Hamied share their experiences of being disabled academics. The three engage in a full and frank discussion on how universities can create an inclusive culture where disabled people can work, learn and thrive and where all come "through the same door" to achieve their potential.

This episode of the Let's Talk Disability series is a conversation hosted by Professor Jackie Carter, Academic EDI Lead with Professor Chris Pressler and Co-Chair of The University of Manchester Disabled Staff Network, Rachel Heyes. They talk about Hidden Disabilities and the Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyard along with accessibility in digital resources.