"Equality and Diversity" is a concept and a set of principles aimed at promoting fairness, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background, characteristics, or circumstances.
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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 […]
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is intended to raise awareness of the tragedy of the slave trade, and encourage collective consideration of the historic causes, the methods and the consequences of this tragedy. Slavery in Africa existed before the arrival of Europeans; however their arrival transformed the way in […]
Wondering how to make new friends? There are a whole host of reasons why you might be looking to make some new friends. As people pack up and move on to wherever the next opportunity takes them, you might find yourself a victim of circumstance in a new area. You might feel you have grown […]
To describe current global displacement levels as indicative of a ‘refugee crisis’ would be an incredible understatement. Nearly 34,000 people are forcibly displaced every day as a result of conflict or persecution; and we are currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 65.3 million people around the world have been forced […]