The University of Westminster invited alumnus Panagiotis-Zmpigknief Zavatzki to speak to students and the Westminster community on the mutual benefits of neurodiversity for both neurodivergent individuals and society as a whole.
The event, titled What it Takes to Thrive in a Neurodiverse World, was organised by the Alumni Relations Office and was attended by 60 Westminster colleagues, students and recent graduates and hosted by Dr Claire Robertson.
The event’s speaker was Panagiotis-Zmpigknief Zavatzki, Computer Games Development BSc Honours alumnus and the founder of three companies. He founded Some Talented People, a digital marketing business, Wave Lettings, a technologically innovative lettings agency, and Creatre, a Web 3.0 community coworking and education business. Throughout the talk he considered how people can actively support and advocate for neurodiversity.
Zavatzki is committed to educating and helping others through student mentoring and his YouTube tutorials. He also launched BSL SLAM, the first Slam Poetry event entirely performed in British Sign Language, which has been featured on The One Show and praised by the BBC.
He also contributes to fundraising initiatives that support inclusivity and community service and serves on Westminster’s Employability Advisory Board. He was an Entrepreneurial Award finalist as part of the Westminster Alumni Awards 2023.
One guest who had the chance to listen to the talk said: “It was very encouraging to see someone who has made it to the other side and is thriving and enjoying their life and work life. It makes me feel hopeful about my future as a neurodiverse person who wants to enter the working world.”
David Brooks, Alumni Relations Officer at the University of Westminster, said: “A huge thank you to Pazbi for an illuminating and informative talk. He generously shared his own experiences and took the time to answer lots of questions from our students and alumni, providing honest insights and practical advice. Thanks also to Claire for being a great host and helping to make this event a success.”
This event directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3: Good Health and Wellbeing, 10: Reduced Inequalities and 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
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