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.

OPINION: Strikes – Vehicles for Social Change and Justice
With the National Education Union being the latest group to announce strikes in the UK, we dive into why striking is an important part of social action and how you can support those taking part.
Simran and David Dhanjal-Field

Allison’s Perspective: It’s Okay Not To Be Okay
Allison Sia is an undergraduate student studying at the University of Bristol. She has participated in our Bristol Hub programmes and committee, and is one of our paid student blog writers, who wanted to use our platform to share her views and experiences. In this blog, she reflects on her experience learning about the importance of taking breaks, treating yourself with compassion, and not comparing yourself to others whilst at university.
Allison Sia

December Digest
Here are some of Student Hubs good news headlines from the month to put a smile on your face.
Unsal Kaynak
Winter Reading Recommendations and Where to Buy Them
Looking for your next great winter read? We have you covered – check out the team’s favourite reads from this year.
Simran Dhanjal-Field, 19 December 2022

Our Leave Policy: Not a nice to have but a necessity
It’s the last of our People and Culture series and CEO Sim is taking a look at our leave policy and why it’s important to invest in innovative practice.
Simran Dhanjal-Field

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

Purchase our Social Action Zine this #GivingTuesday
Our Partnerships and Development Director Fiona shares more about how you can support us on #GivingTuesday (29th November) by pre-ordering a digital or print version of our social action Zine, celebrating our 15th birthday with student and staff submissions on the theme ‘connecting with causes’.
Fiona Walsh and Lydia Ferguson

4 Ways in Which Our Organisational Structure Benefits Us
In this month’s people and culture blog Bristol Hub Manager, Sorcha, and Network Director, Sophie, explores how Student Hubs’ structure supports our culture.
Sorcha Young and Sophie Payne

Celebrating our Board this Trustees’ Week
Trustees’ Week is the perfect opportunity for us to introduce you to our Board, and celebrate the difference they make at Student Hubs.
Sophie Payne

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