Welcome to our blog. A social space where student leaders, staff and friends of Student Hubs share their experiences and thoughts – from volunteering & social enterprise to exciting news in the third sector or challenging policy questions.

Fiona’s 15 for Student Hubs Challenge
As part of our fundraisers this year, we’re sharing stories from our #Team15 who are taking on the 15 for Student Hubs Challenge. You can read Sophie and Sorcha’s story about their 15 hour walk here, and below our Partnership and Development Director Fiona talks more about the inspiration and training she’s been doing for her challenge.
Fiona Walsh

Tackling intergenerational loneliness through LinkAges
This year the theme of mental health awareness week is loneliness. At Student Hubs our LinkAges programme reduces loneliness in communities through fostering intergenerational friendships
Sophie Payne

Being Ambitious in April
Can you believe it’s been two years since I wrote the first Alumni Digest? Every month it’s a great opportunity…

15 Hour Walk for Student Hubs
Bristol Hub Manager Sorcha and Network Operations Manager Sophie are taking on a mega challenge to raise money for Student Hubs. Read the blog to find out more!
Sorcha Young and Sophie Payne
Social Innovation Programme: Personal Inspiration and The Many (Hidden) Benefits of My SIP Journey
University of Cambridge and Cambridge Hub student Lucy shares the final blog in our series of case studies reflecting on the impact of the Social Innovation Programme skilled placement across our Hub network. This blog shares what the SIP looks like from a students’ perspective, including the expected and unexpected benefits of the programme for students.
Lucy Bayliss, 19 April 2022
Community, Skilled Placements, Social Action, Student Voice, Third Sector

Submit Content for our Social Action Zine – Deadline 24th April!
To celebrate Student Hubs’ 15th birthday in August, we are creating a limited edition Zine. Read more about the what, why and how to get involved in this blog.
Lydia Ferguson

Social Innovation Programme: The Impact on Community and Corporate Partners
Partnerships Director Fiona and Bristol Hub Manager Sorcha share the second blog in our series of case studies reflecting on the impact of the Social Innovation Programme skilled placement across our Hub network. This blog shares the benefit of the programme for community partners and corporates.
Fiona Walsh and Sorcha Young
Community, Higher Education, Skilled Placements, Social Action, Third Sector

Social Innovation Programme: A Community-Focused Approach for Student Employability
Partnerships Director Fiona and Bristol Hub Manager Sorcha share the first blog in our series of case studies reflecting on the impact of the Social Innovation Programme skilled placement across our Hub network. This blog shares what the programme is and its benefit to universities and students.
Fiona Walsh and Sorcha Young
Higher Education, Skilled Placements, Social Action, Third Sector

Reflections on Working at a Women-led Organisation
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Catherine and Liz take a look at what it means to work in a women-led organisation.
Catherine Taplin-Thorpe and Liz Alcock

March Digest
Here are some of Student Hubs good news headlines from the month to put a smile on your face.