What is UTAS?
The University Transition Autism School (UTAS) is designed to support students with autism starting university in autumn 2024.
UTAS aims to provide support to autistic students as they begin university and throughout the first term. Whichever university you go to, and whichever discipline you study, you’ll be able to meet autistic peers going through a similar experience.
Can I attend?
You must be autistic (formally diagnosed or self-diagnosed) and be starting at a UK university in autumn 2024.
Attending this events
This event will take place online using Microsoft Teams on Thursday 5 September 2024 from 12.30 to 15.30 BST (GMT+1).
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How do I apply?
UTAS is free, but you will need to pre-register your interest in attending.
Please note that we may not be able to offer a place to all applicants. Please register your interest early, as we may need to close registration if we receive too many applications.
All responses will be anonymised and will inform the content of UTAS, so that it can be tailored to the needs of those attending.
UTAS schedule
- Time: 12.30 - 15:30 BST (GMT+1)
- Platform: Online (Microsoft Teams)
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 12:30 - 12:50 | Welcome and Introduction |
| 12:50 - 13:20 | Session 1: What are the main differences between being at school and being at University? |
| 13:20 - 13:30 | Break |
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Session 2: University supports for autistic students |
| 14:00 - 14:10 | Break |
| 14:10 - 14:50 | Session 3: Lived experiences and top tips for starting university |
| 14:50 - 15:20 | Session 4: Q&A with a panel of autistic people |
| 15:20 - 15:30 | Closing remarks |
Who is running UTAS?
UTAS is being run by academics and autistic people from the Centre for Applied Autism Research (CAAR) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath. This year’s event is being developed and run by autistic people.
CAAR have been running hugely successful autism summer schools for around 10 years.