OCA were really welcoming and offered the perfect blend of practice and academia with a friendly supportive culture.

BA Hons Graphic Design Student Joanna Mayes speaks to their experience of studying with the OCA during this Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

My sort of neurodiversity is an invisible disability, and one that varies based on the weather conditions, the environment, what I’m doing,

We’re asking all at OCA to help us celebrate the strengths, talents, and raise awareness of lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals.

February is officially LGBT+ History Month in the UK.

We want your help in putting together an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar for 2025. 

October is Black History Month. This year’s theme is Reclaiming Narratives,

March is Women’s History Month in the UK and Friday 8th is International Women’s Day, which this year takes as its theme ‘Inspire Inclusion'

LGBT+ History Month takes place every February across the UK.

We are now pleased to launch our 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar.

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