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.

Joint statement from Student Hubs and the University of Winchester
Student Hubs and the University of Winchester wanted to share a joint statement about the future of our partnership together, the closure of Winchester Hub, and the next steps we are taking together.
Student Hubs and the University of Winchester

Disability Representation Matters, This is How We’ll Prove It
Alumni Ambassador Aaron Lee and Network Operations Manager Sophie Payne share learnings from their recent conversation about representing and platforming disabled voices.
Aaron Lee

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

Being Motivational in May
Here are some of Student Hubs good news headlines from the month to put a smile on your face.

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