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Bright Network Making Neurodiversity Your Superpower 2024

22 Mar 2024, 11:30 a.m. — Virtual
Application deadline was 21st March 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Key details:

Friday 22nd March | 11:30am - 2pm (GMT) | Virtual (Zoom) | See the full agenda here

To round out our Spring event season, a selection of top employers from a range of sectors will be leading skill-building sessions and panel discussions for undergraduate students who identify as neurodiverse. Whether you have a diagnosis or not, this brand new event is open to any undergraduates who are looking for advice on how to navigate the workplace as a member of the neurodivergent community.

Representatives from Amazon, Ashurst, AstraZeneca and Publicis Groupe will be sharing their top tips for excelling in the application process and workplace. They'll also be sharing exclusive information about their latest graduate and intern opportunities. For example, Amazon's new graduate programme that's only open to neurodiverse candidates.

Why attend

Get advice

Gain career advice from employer representatives who identify as neurodiverse and early careers experts.

Upskill

Learn how to present your strengths and skills most effectively on your CV and in interviews.

Join a community

Meet other undergraduates who identify as neurodiverse through the exclusive group made for event attendees. Get to know other students, share tips and get support for your career journey.

Who can attend

Undergraduate students from any degree background

Undergraduate students graduating in 2024, 2025, 2026 (or 2027 if on a four-year course)

Undergraduate students who identify as neurodiverse (please note this can be self-identified if you haven't had an official diagnosis)

Employers joining us

 
 
 
 

Schedule

22 Mar 2024

11:30 a.m. - noon

Welcome and keynote talk

This session involves logging onto the Zoom Event and listening to the welcome session and keynote talk from Amazon.

noon - 12:10 p.m.

Break

10 minute break to digest what you heard in the keynote talk.

12:10 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Panel: Making neurodiversity your superpower

This session will be led by the employer representatives. You'll be able to listen to the session and add any comments and questions in the chat.

12:40 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Break

5 minute break to digest what you heard in the panel discussion and think of any questions to ask the representatives.

12:45 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.

Panel session Q&A

This is your opportunity to ask any questions to the panellists. You will not be required to join on camera. Questions will be asked via the chat box function on Zoom Events.

1:05 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Break

10 minute break to step away from your screen before the final session.

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Skills session

30-minute skill-building session led by Amazon. In this session you can listen, take notes and add any questions or comments in the chat box function on Zoom Events.

1:45 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Wrap up

The final 15 minutes of the event will be a short wrap up led by the Bright Network host. They will quickly conclude the event and thank you for attending. The event may end slightly before 2pm.

Info

Frequently asked questions

Please note all timings on the agenda for Bright Network Making Neurodiversity Your Superpower correspond with Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

If you have any questions about attending Bright Network Making Neurodiversity Your Superpower, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here.

For information on inclusivity measures at the event, take a look at the Making Neurodiversity Your Superpower 2024 resource hub.

You can also take a look at our Support Hub for further questions. If you require anything else, please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk. 

To confirm your place at the event, you may be contacted by call or text by the Bright Network team. Please make sure your details are all correct and up-to-date on your profile.