Many large employers are becoming more proactive to recruit candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions. Some run their own schemes targeting disabled applicants, while others work with specialist organisations that manage the recruitment process on their behalf.
Peter Ashton is the Chief Information Officer of LJMU's IT Services Department.
The Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations team tells the story of how LJMU transforms lives and futures and places our students at the heart of everything we do.
Explore mindfulness to manage stress and anxiety. Access our Introduction to Mindfulness Guide, free audio resources, and expert-led practices.
From training to development for LJMU staff to hosting research seminars for members of the higher education sector, the Teaching and Learning Academy offers a wide range of Enhancement services. Learn more about the services the Academy offers.
The data protection statement will clear up any enquiries you may have about how we use and pass on your personal details when it comes to accommodation applications.
Many students and graduates with a disability, health condition or neurodiversity worry about whether to tell a prospective or current employer. In legal terms, this is referred to as ‘disclosure’. It is both a balancing act and a personal decision whether and when you want to share information about your disability during the recruitment process or in the workplace.
With the aim of inspiring prospective students, our outreach programmes work with schools and colleges, career advisors and parents, sharing specialist higher education guidance and advice.
LJMU’s improving Student Mental Health Project enhances campus services and collaborates with city partners. Get involved through workshops and focus groups.
Travelling overseas and adjusting to a new culture not only improves your employability but your self-confidence, cultural awareness and communication skills. Going abroad is exciting in every sense of the word. Find out how you can apply to study abroad as an LJMU student.