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Belfast based disabled-led charity developing, showcasing & promoting work by D/deaf, disabled & neurodivergent artists. Atypical Gallery, Bounce Arts Festival & much more! www.universityofatypical.org
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · Apr 3
Hi, we are University of Atypical a disabled-led charity developing, showcasing & promoting work by D/deaf, disabled & neurodivergent artists. We have moved here from Twitter and look forward to being part of the conversation on Bluesky.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 3d
Due to a Met Office weather warning, our office and gallery will be closed tomorrow 30 October. We will reopen on Friday, 31 October.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 3d
In keeping with our theme this year, Bounce 2025 was Not Just one thing. We had discussions in Belfast and in Derry~Londonderry, premiered a new piece of dance performance, took over a Belfast cafe and showcased D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent writers, comedians, singers and cabaret performers.
A woman with curly dark hair lies on the floor, her knees and arms are bent in. She wears red trousers and a white top. A yellow piece of material is wrapped around her stomach. She looks back towards another woman with short white hair, a white top and light blue trousers. She stands at the back holding the other end of the yellow material. Behind her hanging from the ceiling to the floor are two large pieces of yellow material against a backdrop of black curtains. Two people sit on chairs. On the left is a woman with red hair wearing a black dress with colourful dots. Her hands are signing, fingers pointed down, thumbs together. Beside her sits a woman wearing a bright blue suit with short hair listening. A woman with brown skin wearing a light blue Sari is smiling. Two people with their back to the camera are speaking with her. In the background is white bone like art work hung on white walls. Two spotlights shine on a woman wearing black , a white head veil and holding a piece of paper. Purple lights surround the stage. Beside her is a man signing with his hands. Silhouetted to the front sitting at tables are people watching.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 5d
Bounce 2025 may have come to a close, but there's still plenty happening at University of Atypical!

Stay up to date by signing up for our monthly newsletter and be the first to hear about what’s coming next.

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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 10d
The Atypical Book Club is a welcoming space for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people to discuss Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent representation in fiction, and books by Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent authors.

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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 10d
It is Book Week NI!
Here at University of Atypical, we don’t need an excuse to chat about all things book-related.
Our book club is back on 20 November with Octavia E.Butler’s Parable of the Sower.
A teal background with a circular yellow logo for University of Atypical for Arts and Disability. Black text reads: ‘Atypical Book Club. Thursday 20 November 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Ledger Studio, Belfast. All welcome! Book your free place online. Reading: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler.’ To the left of the body text is an image of the book cover. The cover illustration features a stylised image of black woman wearing a red dress and head covering. A pale green background with a tree trunk in the centre. Colourful books create the image of leaves and inside the tree in a glittery gold is ‘10th’. At the top of the image is the writing ‘Read All About It! Book Week NI 20-26 October 2025. At the bottom of the image is the hashtag bookweekni and logo for BBC Northern Ireland and Libraries NI.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 14d
The last day to visit the current exhibition Passages by Anushyia Sunderalingam is Wednesday 29th October. Passages reflects the embodied experience of navigating both external displacement and internal pain and the exhibition has opened a space for interesting conversations in the gallery.
Two people crouching on a wooden floor looking towards an art installation with a large black semicircle painted on the wall, black substance on the ground, completing the circle, with skeletal white boat structures randomly spaced and nailed to black background
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 16d
“I enjoyed helping out for an arts organisation that facilitates meaningful and interesting work” Bounce Volunteer
Interested in volunteering and want to find out more.
Contact Cinzia at [email protected] or call us on 028 90239450
universityofatypical.org/volunteering/
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 16d
Bounce wouldn’t be the same without our incredible volunteers, also known as ‘Bouncers’.
Every year, they help ensure the event runs seamlessly while creating the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes Bounce.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered at this year’s Bounce
Two people wearing pink t-shirts with black text saying ‘Atypically Fabulous’ stand looking towards each other with a smile on their faces. Behind them is a black painted wall with music posters and to the side a table with merchandise on it. A volunteer wearing a pink t-shirt which says ‘Bouncers Volunteers Team’ leans over a table of refreshments. On the wall is a large canvas painting. A volunteer wearing a pink t-shirt is given a small label from a label maker from a performer who wears a navy long sleeve top and a hat with long green material hanging off it. In the background is a cafe with people standing watching. The back of a volunteer wearing a pink t-shirt with black text Bouncers Volunteer Team standing alongside audience members watching a performance
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Unlimited @weareunlimited.bsky.social · 17d
🌍 Have you thought about collaborating with an artist based overseas Are you a disabled artist living in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales?

💻 We're running online sessions on 12 Nov to answer questions about the awards and how to apply.

Register your interest by Weds 22 Oct: bit.ly/4mODkjP
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 19d
It's the Movement for Good Arts and Culture Special Draw and we would love if you could nominate University of Atypical (Arts & Disability Forum). If you nominate us by 19 October 2025 we could win £5000 to keep working to make the arts in Northern Ireland accessible for everyone.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 19d
Book a tour or reserve your space today:
[email protected]
028 9023 9450

We can't wait to see you soon!
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 19d

Our accessible studio is located in the heart of Belfast and is designed to support creativity, collaboration, and connection. The Ledger Studio is the perfect setting to celebrate the season and reflect on the year.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 19d
Wrap up the year in style at the Ledger Studio! We're now taking Christmas and end-of-year bookings.

Whether you're planning a festive performance, a creative workshop, an end-of-year meeting, or a holiday gig, the Ledger Studio is the perfect space to make it happen.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 21d
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 21d
Recruiting Freelance Access Advisor (4-5 hours per week)
We are recruiting new regional Access Advisors to support arts, cultural, community and heritage organisations across Northern Ireland. Advisors will support organisations develop and implement an Accessibility Improvement Plan.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 22d
Proposals from artists and organisations that are disabled-led should be sent by 4:00pm on Monday 6 December 2025.
Please request a proposal form by emailing [email protected] with ‘Bounce Proposal 2026’ in the subject line or visit universityofatypical.org/bounce/
Bounce – University of Atypical
Welcome to Bounce 2025, Northern Ireland’s showcase of disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent artistic talent. Bounce 2025 is taking place in Belfast and Derry~Londonderry over 4 dynamic days, from 2 to…
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 22d
Bounce 2025 may have just ended but we are already looking ahead to next year.
We invite you to get involved in Bounce 2026 from Thursday 1 October to Sunday 4 October 2026. The festival theme for Bounce 2026 is Arts and Activism.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 23d
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Bounce Festival 2025 Survey
Thank you for coming to the Bounce Festival 2025! We would be very grateful if you would complete this questionnaire, which should take approximately 10 minutes. Please answer even if you completed…
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 23d
We’re coming down from another great Bounce Festival and we’d love to know what you thought! If you were at the Festival and would like to tell us what you thought about anything, please fill in our online survey. It helps us to make plans for 2026, and show funders why we do what we do.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 25d
It is anticipated interviews will take place on Wednesday 22 October 2025 and applicants are asked to keep this date open should they be invited to interview
It is hoped that the successful applicant will take up the role within 2- 3 weeks of receiving a letter of offer.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 25d
Recruitment pack can be found here: buff.ly/7TCIEXU
Application deadline 4.00pm on Monday 13 October 2025
Jobs at University of Atypical – University of Atypical
Role title: Finance Officer (Freelance)
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 25d
University of Atypical is recruiting a Finance Officer (freelance 16 hours per week; 6 month contract*).
Duration of post: October 2025 - March 2026 * (subject to confirmed start date and potential continuation, subject to mutual agreement and security of funding).
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 28d
We apologise for any disappointment. If you have booked to use BSL interpretation you will have been contacted with more information or you can email [email protected]
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 28d
Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer BSL interpretation for Sunday evening's 'Out of the Box' comedy event at the Black Box.
Bounce Festival logo and announcement: Event update: Out of the Box Sunday 5 October. Unfortunately we can no longer provide BSL interpretation for this event. If you have any queries please contact administration@universityofatypical.org
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 28d
Event change: Unfortunately Elly Makem is no longer able to lead today's Signs of Dissent drop-in workshop, but we’re very pleased that Bailie Burrell has stepped in.

Drop in to the Den (level 6) @themacbelfast.bsky.social from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm today to make your mark! Free, no booking required.
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