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University of Atypical
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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 · 1d
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 · 1d
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 · 1d
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 · 4d
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 · 4d
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 · 5d
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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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 5d
If there is any change due to the weather, we will contact bookers directly and also post on our social media.

Please check the Met office for more detailed weather information, and Translink for information about public transport.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 5d
All of our Bounce Festival events this weekend are currently going ahead as planned.

If you are travelling to us to attend events today or tomorrow please travel safely. You may need to leave more time for your travel.
Bounce Arts Festival logo on a blue background and a notice - Storm Amy update: All of our Bounce Festival events this weekend are currently going ahead as planned. If there is any change, we will contact bookers directly and also post on our social media. If you are travelling to us to attend events today or tomorrow please travel safely. You may need to leave more time for your travel.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 7d
Following Sunday's Bounce Festival screening of Witches at Queen's Film Theatre Belfast we are delighted to be joined for the Q&A by Aisling McCormick and Dr Elspeth Vischer. It should be a fascinating chat!

Sunday 5 October at 3:30 pm in QFT:
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A blue and green background with white text at the top ‘Witches Sunday 5 October’. In the middle is a black and white image of a woman looking to the side with a red square over her mouth. Either side of her against a grey backdrop are black lines and symbols. At the bottom in white text is ‘Queen’s Film Theatre’.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 16d
If you are a d/Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent writer with work you’d like to share with an audience, complete the form by Friday 26 September at 4:00 pm

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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 16d
If you are a writer interested in reading at our Bounce Open Mic on Friday 3 October we have extended applications until the end of the week!
A blue-toned event flyer which reads: Open Mic Literary Event Friday 3 October. Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s Belfast. A microphone is front and centre of the image lit in a pink light. Behind it are shadows of tables and chairs and candles.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 21d
Sneak peek! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look from our upcoming Bounce 2025 feature on UTV this Friday. We can’t wait to share the full story with you soon!

#BounceArtsFestival #Bounce2025 #DisabilityArts
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 21d
Anushiya will be in the gallery on Tuesday 23 September - Friday 26 September between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm if you want to pop in for chat.
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Passages by Anushiya Sundaralingam – University of Atypical
Thursday 2 October
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 21d
During the Artist Residency for the Bounce Anushiya Sundaralingam will spend time in the gallery allowing the public to drop in, meet the artist and see how they work. Although has been awarded previous residencies, this is the first time she has worked through a residency with public engagement.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 22d
Join us to an artist panel discussion exploring the insights from our international partnership. The discussion will delve into the challenges of international residencies for marginalised communities, and discuss the relationship of queer and disabled communities in the arts.
From Berlin to Belfast: International Perspectives on Disabled-Led Co-Creation — Accidental Theatre
Join the creative team behind our Cultural Bridge project, 'Sick in the City', for an artist panel discussion exploring the learnings from our international partnership. The discussion will delve…
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 22d
The Berlin Cultural Bridge team is coming to Belfast for the Bounce Arts Festival!

Following the success of ‘Sick in the City’ in Berlin in August we are excited to welcome the team to Belfast.
A red and blue background with an image across the centre of three people; on the left is a man with a moustache, sitting on a chair arms folded and legs crossed wearing a hat and denim jacket. In the centre is a man staring straight at the camera wearing glasses and a grey scarf around his neck. The person on the right is a female with short blonde hair and a blue shirt. White text above the image is ‘From Berlin to Belfast: International Perspectives on Disabled-Led Co-Creation’ and ‘Sunday 5 October’. At the bottom of the image in black text is ‘Accidental Theatre, Belfast’
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 25d
This evening is audio described and if you have any other access requirements please email [email protected]

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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 25d
University of Atypical is excited to be part of the relaunched Culture Night Belfast, alongside our neighbours Bbeyond! Drop in to the Ledger Studio between 5:00 and 8:30 pm on Friday 19 September to see some amazing new performance art from Bbeyond commissioned artists.
The top of the image features text reading ‘Culture Night Belfast - Bbeyond Performance Art at University of Atypical’ below this in white text are the words ‘Friday 19 September, 5:00 - 8:30 pm, Ledger Studio at University of Atypical’. Below the are two photos inside circular shapes. Photo one is an artist sitting in profile. They are wearing a red-pink smock which covers their whole body, and their short hair is in a number of very small bunches over their head. Behind them another person is sitting on steps reading from a page. Photo two is of a figure standing outside in front of a rusted fence. The figure is wearing a thick green coat, and has a length of white fabric wrapped around their face and obscuring it. The fabric continue down their body into their right hand. Their left hand is reaching towards a tin can attached to a string which dangles from above them. At the bottom of the image are various logos.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 27d
This personal and intimate Elizabeth Sankey uses her own story of being admitted to a psychiatric ward after the birth of her son to explore the unexpected yet compelling connections between perinatal mental health and the history and portrayal of witches in western society and pop culture.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 27d
Bounce Arts Festival is back at Queen’s Film Theatre for a Screening of Elizabeth Sankey’s ‘Witches’. The screening will be followed by a short Q&A about the themes of the documentary.
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A blue and green background with white text at the top ‘Witches Sunday 5 October’. In the middle is a black and white image of a woman looking to the side with a red square over her mouth. Either side of her against a grey backdrop are black lines and symbols. At the bottom in white text is ‘Queen’s Film Theatre’.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 28d
Anushiya will give an artist talk for the Bounce Festival in the Gallery on Friday 3 October, from 2:00 -3:00 pm.
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Passages by Anushiya Sundaralingam – University of Atypical
Thursday 2 October
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · 28d
The Atypical Gallery hosts Anushiya Sundaralingam as our Bounce Resident Artist for 2025. After the success of her QSS exhibition focusing on her story as a whole, Passages the Atypical show, focuses on the effects on the body and mind of fleeing war in Sri Lanka.
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · Sep 8
Recruitment pack can be found here: buff.ly/7TCIEXU

Application deadline 4.00pm on Monday 13 October 2025
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
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University of Atypical @universityofatypical.org · Sep 8
University of Atypical is recruiting a Finance Officer (freelance 16 hours per week; 6month 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 · Sep 7
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Open Mic Literary Event – University of Atypical
Friday 3 October
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