UNLEARN LIGHTBULB: I guess I'm doing fine, I guess I'm doing fine

About this event

Join us for an inspiring Unlearning Lightbulb session with Professor Jason Arday as he explores the intersections of neurodiversity, race, and education. Through personal stories and professional insights, this thought-provoking discussion will shine a light on how we can share our lived experiences to break down barriers, celebrate neurodiversity, and create truly inclusive environments.

Whether you're an advocate, educator, or simply curious about making a difference, this session will leave you with practical ideas and a renewed commitment to inclusion.

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Find out more about our The Unlearn series at ARU.

Speaker Biography

Jason Arday is a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education, and a Professorial Fellow at Jesus College, Cambridge. He was formerly a Guest Editor on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme and listed fourth on the prestigious Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 in 2023.

Professor Arday has previously held the position of Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow, School of Education; Associate Professor in Sociology at Durham University in the Department of Sociology; and Deputy Executive Dean for People and Culture in the Faculty of Social Science and Health. He is a Visiting Professor at The Ohio State University in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Glasgow in the School of Education, and an Honorary Professor at Durham University in the Department of Sociology.

Jason is a Patron of the Adult Literacy Trust (ALT) and Get Further. He was formerly a Trustee of the Runnymede Trust, the UK’s leading Race Equality Thinktank for 11 years. Presently, he is a Trustee of the British Sociological Association (BSA)

Jason sits on the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS) National Advisory Panel, the NHS Race and Health Observatory Academic Reference Group and the ITV Cultural Advisory Council.

Professor Jason Arday was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Of Education by Anglia Ruskin University in 2024.