Students and staff came together for a Tourette鈥檚 awareness day led by Performing Arts student Alice Tyrell, who wanted to share her experience of living with Tourette’s.
The day began with a lunchtime Danceathon in the Students鈥� Union, led by the Performing Arts team. Students and staff joined in strutting their stuff and wearing teal awareness ribbons to show their support.
In the evening, the Student Council hosted a special screening of I Swear, the film telling the story of Tourette鈥檚 campaigner John Davidson. Before the film, Alice spoke about her own experience of living with tics and what Tourette鈥檚 can feel like day to day.
Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition where people experience involuntary movements and sounds known as tics. Tourette鈥檚 Action鈥檚 2026 campaign, #NoChoice, reminds people that while people with Tourette鈥檚 cannot choose their tics, everyone else can choose how they respond.
Tab Crinson, Learner Voice Lead, said: 鈥淎lice showed real courage and leadership in sharing her experience and helping others understand more about Tourette鈥檚. We are very proud of her for speaking up and encouraging empathy across the college community.鈥�
Tourette鈥檚 Awareness Month runs from 15 May to 15 June and aims to improve understanding of Tourette syndrome and reduce stigma.
