PhD Researcher

Tua Piehl

Doctoral researcher at the Institute of Neurology, University College London, investigating neurodiversity in academia.


About

Background

Tua Piehl is a part-time doctoral researcher and Research Coordinator at the Lignani Lab, Institute of Neurology, University College London. Her PhD research focuses on neurodiversity in academia, working to create measurements of neurodiverse experience in academic settings and contribute to more inclusive environments in higher education. She holds a BSc in Psychology (Hons) from King's College London.

University College London Institute of Neurology Lignani Lab Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy

Research

Neurodiversity in Academia

This doctoral project investigates the experiences of neurodivergent individuals in academic settings. The research aims to develop measurements of neurodiverse experience in higher education and research institutions, with the goal of contributing to more inclusive environments and policies across the sector.

This page will be updated with further details as the project develops. For enquiries about this research, please use the contact details below.


Participate in This Research

This study is looking for researchers and PhD students at the Institute of Neurology to help us better understand the experiences of neurodivergent individuals in academic and research settings. Taking part involves completing an online survey, and you may be invited to a follow-up interview.

Who Can Take Part?

We are looking for researchers and PhD students at the Institute of Neurology, UCL, who are diagnosed with or self-identify as having ADHD, autism (ASD), or dyslexia.

What Is Involved?

Participation involves completing an online survey. You may also be invited to take part in a one-to-one interview. All responses are confidential and anonymised.

Your Data

All data collected will be stored securely in accordance with UCL's data protection policies and the UK GDPR. You may withdraw at any time without giving a reason.

Compensation

Participation is voluntary and there is no financial compensation, though your contribution is greatly valued.

Ethics approval: This study has been approved by the UCL Research Ethics Committee (Reference: [XXXX/XXXXX]).

Supervisory Team

Advisors

This doctoral project is supervised by the following members of staff at UCL.

Primary Supervisor

Dr Gabriele Lignani

Lignani Lab, Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy

Institute of Neurology, UCL

Secondary Supervisor

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[Department], UCL


Get in Touch

Contact

For questions about this research or to express interest in participating, leave your email and I will be in touch.