HE Enabled Podcast

Underneath the logo is the episode’s title: ‘The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025: What can we learn from it? With Murrin (Inclusion and Operations Director, Disabled Students UK). In the bottom right corner there is ‘sponsored by’ text next to the logo of Disabled Students UK. [2/2]

ID: A poster for the latest HE Enabled Episode. The show’s logo is near the middle of the page. The top reads ‘New episode alert!’. [1/2]

A poster for the latest HE Enabled Episode. The show’s logo is near the middle of the page. The top reads ‘New episode alert!’. Underneath the logo is the episode’s title: ‘The Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025: What can we learn from it? With Murrin (Inclusion and Operations Director, Disabled Students UK). In the bottom right corner there is ‘sponsored by’ text next to the logo of Disabled Students UK.

HE Enabled is doing something a little different this week! Join Murrin and I as we run through the Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. Listen now via the Linktree: linktr.ee/HE_Enabled

Thanks to @disabledstudentsuk.bsky.social for sponsoring this episode!

ID's below.

#AcademicSky #Unis

At the bottom left, an illustration shows three students working together: one student using a wheelchair, another sitting at a table with a laptop, and a third student standing beside them. At the bottom, a blue button-shaped graphic reads: “The Annual Disabled Student Survey.” In the top right corner is the Disabled Students UK and Snowdon Trust logo.

Another promotional poster then shows in a white and blue colour scheme for The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025. At the top left, a dark blue rounded rectangle contains white text reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025.” On the top right is the Disabled Students UK logo in white on a dark blue background, with the Snowdon Trust logo beneath it in white text on two red rectangles. The main text says: “Come join us as we share our findings from the Annual Disabled Student Survey 2025.” Event details are shown in blue text: “Thursday 29th January 2026,” “12:30pm – 2pm,” and “Online via Zoom.” Below are four circular headshot photos on a light background. From left to right: Helen Saelensminde (CEO of Snowdon Trust), Prof Deborah Johnston (Deputy Vice Chancellor of LSBU), Suzanne Carrie (Head of Student Equality and Welfare at Office for Students) and Jim Dickinson (Associate Editor Student Unions at Wonkhe). The bottom of the poster features a curved dark purpley-blue shape with a small rounded label reading “The Annual Disabled Student Survey” in white text.

It’s here! 📣

The Annual Disabled Student Survey Report 2025 is now LIVE, delivered in
partnership with the Snowdon Trust!

Thank you to everyone who took part!

and supportive education system.
Read & download the report on our website!

#DisabledStudentsUK #DisabledStudents #AccessInsights

Last chance sign up to this!
I had the pleasure of reading the report in prerelease. It's so important for disabled students across the country. Come along if you have the chance!

As to why I have an early copy of the report... you'll just have to keep an eye on HE Enabled on Sunday to find out 😉

At the top of the image is a banner with the HE Enabled logo and ‘New Episode Alert!’. A banner at the bottom of the image has the episode title: ‘Seeing the World Through a Neurodivergent Lens, Thriving with Sports and Societies, and the Principles of neurohaus: Olly and Amelia’s Story’ [3/3]

ID: A picture of Olly and Amelia holding hands and facing the camera. They are dressed head-to-toe in Versace clothes and are standing in front of the Versace logo etched into a mirror. A storefront can be seen in the mirror’s reflection. [2/3]

A picture of Olly and Amelia holding hands and facing the camera. They are dressed head-to-toe in Versace clothes and are standing in front of the Versace logo etched into a mirror. A storefront can be seen in the mirror’s reflection. At the top of the image is a banner with the HE Enabled logo and ‘New Episode Alert!’. Another banner along the bottom of the image shows the episode title: ‘Seeing the World Through a Neurodivergent Lens, Thriving with Sports and Societies, and the Principles of neurohaus: Olly and Amelia’s Story’.

I'm a little late to the party this week but a new episode of HE Enabled is out! Listen to my two wonderful guests via the (new) Linktree: linktr.ee/he_enabled

ID below as always :) [1/3]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast

ID: The new HE Enabled logo. It is a graphic of a green mortar board with 'HE Enabled' written in white lettering on the top. There is a yellow tassle and it is on a very light green background.

The new HE Enabled logo. It is a graphic of a green mortar board with 'HE Enabled' written in white lettering on the top. There is a yellow tassle and it is on a very light green background.

It's time for a new look! My love and appreciation goes to @llamahat.bsky.social for helping me bring this idea to life.

New episode Sunday, I look forward to seeing you then :)

New to the show? Listen now: linktr.ee/HE_Enabled

ID below 👇

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast

There is a green frame around Lisa's picture with a quote from their episode: ‘I want to make sure my impact is as wide-reaching as I can possibly make it.’

The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner. [5/5]

ID: A picture of Lisa at a desk. They have curly blonde hair in a bun, glasses, and is wearing a necklace and a blue patterned top. There is a map of the UK hung on the white door in the background. [4/5]

Lisa uncovers how she found out about her autism through her child’s diagnosis, and how this shaped her pivot into consultancy. It was also deeply interesting to learn about how Lisa supported students at Liverpool while seeking out her own diagnosis! [3/5]

Lisa is on the show this week! They founded Neurodivergent People, an education/inclusion consultancy. Lisa was previously a teacher development coordinator at the Uni of Liverpool.
We discussed Lisa’s late autism diagnosis, which went undetected throughout uni and into her working life. [2/5]

A picture of Lisa at a desk. They have curly blonde hair in a bun, glasses, and is wearing a necklace and a blue patterned top. There is a map of the UK hung on the white door in the background. There is a green frame around Lisa's picture with a quote from their episode: ‘I want to make sure my impact is as wide-reaching as I can possibly make it.’ The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.

This week’s episode of HEnabled is deeply relatable for anyone who was undiagnosed neurodivergent at university! Listen on Spotify now: open.spotify.com/episode/4ZG6...
Listen on other streaming platforms via the Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled

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#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast

Thanks for the kind words Emma! I'll keep you posted on the stats 👀

The episode with @ehayashibara.bsky.social is now the second-most listened to episode on Spotify in HEnabled's history!

Let's get it to number 1, listen on Spotify now: open.spotify.com/episode/015x...

There is a green frame around the picture with a quote from their episode: ‘I’m very passionate about ensuring research aligns with the needs of the neurodivergent community.’

The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner. [5/5]

A Picture of Emma. They are smiling at the camera. They have straight black hair, are a person of the global majority, and are wearing hoop earrings. Emma is stood outside. [4/5]

Emma shares their story as a neurodivergent person who has attended five different unis. They run us through the adjustments that helped them get through a BEng, three master's, and their current PhD. Cath learns that top London unis book exams at the same time as major conventions (???) [3/5]

@ehayashibara.bsky.social is on the show this time! They are a PhD researcher at QMUL specialising in developing depression questionnaires for neurodivergent people from global majority backgrounds. [2/5]

A Picture of Emma. They are smiling at the camera. They have straight black hair, are a person of the global majority, and are wearing hoop earrings. Emma is stood outside. There is a green frame around Emma's picture with a quote from their episode: ‘I’m very passionate about ensuring research aligns with the needs of the neurodivergent community.’ The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.

A new episode of HEnabled is out! This episode is great for learning more about the neurodivergent experience at uni, and how we can improve depression questionnaires for the neurodivergent global majority.
Listen now: linktr.ee/henabled [1/5]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast

Thanks so much for coming on the show Emma! We had such a valuable discussion and I can't wait for people to listen to it.

The box on the right says: 'Sunday 11/01 \\ Depression in the Neurodivergent Global Majority, Five Degrees, and the Transformative Nature of Adjustments'.

The text at the bottom reads 'Listen wherever you get your podcasts!' [4/4]

ID: White text on a green background reading 'This week on HEnabled'. Underneath there are two boxes. The box on the left says:
'Out now \\ Nicola's Story \\Cystic Fibrosis, Designing HE for Chronic Illness, and the Importance of Prioritising Yourself’. [3/4]

Both Nicola and Emma’s episodes are deeply informative and have taught me loads about the disabled experience. From living with cystic fibrosis to researching the impact of disability questionnaires on neurodivergent people in the global majority. I can wholeheartedly recommend both episodes! [2/4]

White text on a green background reading 'This week on HEnabled'. Underneath there are two boxes. The box on the left says: 'Out now \\ Nicola's Story \\Cystic Fibrosis, Designing HE for Chronic Illness, and the Importance of Prioritising Yourself’. The box on the right says: 'Sunday 11/01 \\ Depression in the Neurodivergent Global Majority, Five Degrees, and the Transformative Nature of Adjustments'. The text at the bottom reads 'Listen wherever you get your podcasts!'

Here’s what’s going on in the world of HEnabled this week!
Can’t wait for Emma’s episode? Join the Patreon for £1/mo for immediate access: www.patreon.com/HEnabled
Catch up wherever you get your podcasts via Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled
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There is a black frame around Emma's picture. The top reads ‘Now on Patreon. Listen for £1!’. The bottom of the frame has the title: ’28. Depression in the Neurodivergent Global Majority, Five Degrees, and the Transformative Nature of Adjustments: Emma’s Story’. [6/6]

ID: A Picture of Emma. They are smiling at the camera. They have straight black hair, are a person of the global majority, and are wearing hoop earrings. Emma is stood outside. [5/6]

Thank you so much if you choose to support the show on Patreon. While I cannot guarantee that early episodes will come out every week, I will do so wherever possible. All money earned goes directly back into the show. This episode will be on streaming platforms this Sunday (11/01). [4/6]