Activities and Events
A dynamic space for sharing knowledge, sparking ideas, and building a community committed to improving lives. Our programme brings together leading researchers, practitioners, students, and people with lived experience to explore the latest thinking in intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We host three flagship events across the year
The Tizard Behavioural Talks and Journal Club
led by Thanos Vostanis, offer engaging discussions on contemporary issues in behavioural approaches and practice.
Tizard Centre Insights Seminar Series
led by Ceridwen Evans, showcases cutting-edge research and emerging perspectives in intellectual disabilities and autism from experts across the field.
Tizard Centre ENABLE Conference
Each year we hold a major event dedicated to advancing knowledge, leadership and evidence-informed practice. It stands for “Excellence in Neurodevelopmental & Intellectual Disability Research: Advancing Best Practice, Leadership & Evidence."
Tizard Behavioural Talks and Journal Club
These talks offers an engaging forum to explore key topics and emerging research in the field of applied behaviour analysis. Bringing together practitioners, researchers, and students, these online sessions encourage critical discussion, shared learning, and the application of evidence-based approaches to real-world practice.
Tizard Insights in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Seminar series
The series brings together leading voices from research, practice, and lived experience to explore the latest developments in the field.
Join us online for engaging, accessible sessions that spark discussion, share innovative ideas, and support better outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities and autistic people.
Tizard Learning Disability Review
The Tizard Learning Disability Review is a leading journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, practice, and policy in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Produced by the Tizard Centre, it provides an accessible and authoritative platform for sharing research, practice insights, and lived experience perspectives that inform and improve real-world support.
Bridging the gap between research and practice, the journal features contributions from academics, practitioners, policymakers, and people with lived experience. Its focus is on promoting evidence-informed approaches, encouraging critical reflection, and highlighting innovation across services and communities.
Whether you are working in health, social care, education, or research, the Tizard Learning Disability Review offers valuable insights to support high-quality, person-centred practice.
