Ulster University launched its Autism Research Hub in October 2017, which will work in partnership with Autism NI.  This was developed from recent recommendations that stemmed from the Autism Act (NI) 2011 and the consequent implementation of the NI Autism Strategy.   The University has a history of working with Autism NI; therefore, it was a natural progression to collaborate with Autism NI to develop the Research Hub.

The aim of the Autism Research Hub at Ulster University will be to identify and enhance trans-disciplinary expertise in autism research and the translation of this knowledge into practice.  The credibility and implementation of the NI Autism Strategy can be influenced and measured as part of the Hub’s research outcomes and impact (Ulster University’s Research Impact Strategy (2017-2022).  Working with Autism NI and other stakeholders, service users and their families, will also support researchers engage with civic society and thereby ‘make a lasting contribution to society as a whole’ (Ulster University Five and Fifty: Five Year Strategic Plan, Fiftieth Year Strategic Vision: 2016 – 2034).

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Dr Laurence Taggart will lead the Hub; for additional information please contact info@autismni.org