Archive: October 2015

Student Solidarity Across Borders? Higher Education’s Historical Role in Assisting Refugee Communities

The ongoing refugee crisis unfolding across Europe has many commentators speaking of the ‘unprecedented’ nature of problems facing national authorities,…

Dr Georgina Brewis

Education, Policy, Social Action


Students, Sector Leaders and Social Innovation

It’s that time of year again! University terms have kicked off and we’re looking ahead to Emerge on 7-8th November…


Code Red: Learn Vital Skills and Inspire the Next Generation

Today we’re welcoming to the blog one of our partners, Code Club, who are a nationwide network of volunteer-led after…


What is ‘The Student Experience’?

In his article, Peter Scott bemoans the move from universities providing an academic education to universities providing students with an…


Impact International Competition Now Live

Have you recently returned from a volunteering placement abroad? Do you want to share your experience with other students, organisations…


Overcoming Fear

A few weeks ago, I spent a Thursday afternoon sitting in a small circle of people discussing the environment and…