Neurodivergent Scholars’ Meeting

Thursday 11 June 2026 | 11:45 – 12:45 PDT / Los Angeles time | Online

Neurodivergent Scholars’ Meeting is an online gathering hosted by Dr Emma Brodzinski, created as a space for neurodivergent scholars to come together, share experiences, and explore strategies for navigating PhD life.

Doing a PhD can be demanding for anyone, but neurodivergent scholars may face additional challenges in academic systems that are often built around narrow expectations of productivity, communication, focus, planning, networking, supervision and self-management. This meeting offers a more understanding space to discuss those realities without needing to mask or pretend that academia is always easy to navigate.

The session invites participants to explore practical tips, strategies and peer knowledge around doctoral research as a neurodivergent person. It may include reflection on structure, energy, executive functioning, confidence, motivation, supervision, academic pressure, isolation, overwhelm and the search for ways of working that are more sustainable.

This event connects strongly with Neurodiversity Pride Week because pride is not only about celebration in public spaces. It is also about building supportive spaces within universities, research communities and academic life, where neurodivergent people can be recognised as scholars, thinkers, researchers and knowledge-makers in their own right.

Practical information

• Event: Neurodivergent Scholars’ Meeting
• Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
• Time: 11:45 – 12:45 PDT / Los Angeles time
• Location: Online
• Platform: Eventbrite / online meeting
• Host: Dr Emma Brodzinski
• Audience: neurodivergent PhD researchers, doctoral students, early-career researchers, and people interested in neurodivergent experiences in academia
• Cost: free

What to expect

• An online meeting for neurodivergent scholars
• Space to explore strategies and tips for navigating the PhD
• Peer reflection around academic life, research and support
• A chance to connect with others who understand neurodivergent experiences in higher education
• A supportive academic space during Neurodiversity Pride Week

This event may be especially relevant for neurodivergent PhD researchers, postgraduate students, academic staff, supervisors, research support professionals, disability support teams, and anyone interested in making academia more accessible, humane and neuro-affirming.

View the event and registration information here

This event has been suggested as a relevant contribution to the Neurodiversity Pride Week programme by the community. The event is organised independently and may not be exclusively created for ND Pride.