Brixton Finishing School is creating a tailored environment for neurodiverse students, who make up 15-20% of its intake. By embracing different styles of thinking, it's looking to set a new standard, encouraging other institutions to bring neurodiversity to the forefront of creativity.

Companies with diverse workforces perform better than those without. Yet there’s one aspect that’s often overlooked – neurodiversity. Believing that divergent thinking can provide a competitive edge, tech firm ULTRA Testing prioritizes hiring those with varied cognitive make-ups.

IBM has made a commitment to neurodiversity by hiring 10 employees with autism for its Client Innovation Centre in Ballarat. As the autistic community often struggle with traditional job interviews, companies can offer support as well as welcome a diverse workforce on board.

Gen Z may be the most diverse generation yet, but minority groups in the UK and US continue to face discrimination – so developing effective ways to include disadvantaged groups is more pressing than ever. Canvas8 spoke to June Sarpong, author ofDiversify, to uncover the benefits of inclusivity.