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Today is World Food day! After a period of steady decline, global hunger levels have risen for the first time this century, now affecting 11 percent of the global population. The estimated number of undernourished people increased from 777 million in 2015 to 815 million in 2016.** Conflicts and climate related disasters stall food production and […]
Stoptober Did you know smoking is the biggest cause of death and illness in the UK? 1 cigarette contains around 4800 chemicals; only 69 are known. Smoking can cause unrepairable damage to our lungs which make it harder for smokers to breathe. Passive smoking is dangerous because although you can’t see the smoke the chemicals […]
This month’s prize competition topic is World Food Day – enter and be in with a chance to win a £20 amazon voucher! World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October, is an annual worldwide day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger. The focus of the day is to promote food as a basic and fundamental human right, […]
World Heart Day is celebrated on the 29th September each year and is a campaign where people around the work participate in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others! Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death and disability in the world today. You can find out more […]
Our team in Edinburgh are “going gold” this September/October, in aid of the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)! The team will be kicking off their fundraising efforts with cake sales on the 4th and 18th October. If you are in college on those days, treat yourself to a yummy cake and help raise money for an excellent […]
Learning a new language takes time and commitment, but offers a rewarding set of advantages to your mental health. Studies show that bilingualism improves memory, organisational skills and performance in other academic areas. The process of learning a new language can also help you to understand your own native language in more depth. Why not take on […]
This week is red squirrel awareness week! This once common species has been on the decline, with numbers in the UK falling from approximately 3.5 million, to an estimated 120,000 (15,000 of which are thought to be in England). Find out how you can help protect these wonderful redheads on the Wildlife Trust website. Why not […]
Forgiveness When somebody or something makes you unhappy, you have two choices. You can dwell on hurtful events and situations, or you can accept what has happened and focus on moving forward. It’s easy to hold onto resentment, but studies show that forgiveness can lead to a range of health benefits. These include healthier relationships, […]
Today is International Literacy Day! Roughly 12 percent of the world’s population is considered functionally illiterate, with only basic or below average literacy levels in their native languages. What’s more – 781 million people worldwide cannot read or write at all, including 126 million youth.* Functional illiteracy is not just a problem limited to developing […]
International Day of Charity is the natural day to think about how we can support people who are less fortunate. Donating to charity is the most immediate way to help improve life for others, but not everyone has the money to spend. The good news is that money isn’t the only way you can make […]