Aideen Hunter is a Senior Lecturer at Ulster University and a sector- leading specialist in inclusive practice and neurodiversity within Further Education. With over two decades of experience in teacher education, she has driven major regional initiatives to enhance professional development for FE practitioners, including pioneering new provision in neuroinclusive practice and reasonable adjustments. 

Aideen currently leads several large-scale Department for the Economy- funded projects supporting neurodiversity- inclusive pedagogy across the FET sector in Northern Ireland. Her work focuses on translating research into practical, accessible professional learning that empowers educators and support staff to creat equitable, universally designed learning environments.