A Day in the Life: Youth Social Action Across Sectors
On BBC Breakfast this morning there was a story about a group of students at the RCA who had designed a coat for refugees that...
The 9 Stages of Being a Student Volunteer
With Student Volunteering Week 2016 just around the corner, we take a look at the student volunteering journey. From fresh-faced first year to seasoned pro,...
Introducing our New Theory of Change
Since Student Hubs began, a ‘theory of change’ has been central to our work. The theory we developed back in 2007 served us well. It provided...
Launching our 2016 Internship Scheme
Here at Student Hubs it’s no secret we’re passionate about getting students engaged with social and environmental issues. Volunteering opportunities are plentiful at university, but...
Tour des Hubs 2016
I am delighted to be writing this blog to launch the Tour Des Hubs, a 392 mile long cycle ride between all ten of our...
Support Student Volunteering
Across our network, students are working with local communities to create positive change. Student-led volunteering projects at our Hubs range from tutoring disadvantaged school pupils...
3 Resolutions for the New Year
We shared ‘Our Impact So Far’ on the blog back in December. If you missed it, here are the headlines: – 862 students volunteering with...
My Social Action Journey
It’s hard to pinpoint precisely where my social action journey began. Perhaps my parents would claim it was as a small child, when I was...
Skilling up for Student Volunteering Week 2016
Earlier this month, the Student Volunteering Week (SVW) team went on the road to deliver SVW Bootcamps in four cities around the country — London,...
2015/16: Our Impact So Far
As 2015 draws to a close, here is a round-up of our latest impact and spotlights on some of our local projects. Happy reading and...
10 More Songs to Make Social Change to
It’s been almost three years since I published my top ten songs to make social change to – where did the time go?! I think...
Impact International Competition Winner: Lessons from my ICS Placement
Earlier this year, our Impact International competition asked students and recent graduates to submit critical reflections on their experiences of volunteering abroad. To coincide with...
Supporting youth social action during #iwill week and beyond
Student Hubs is currently celebrating #iwill week, marking the 2nd anniversary of the #iwill campaign for youth social action, coordinated by Step Up To Serve....
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Highlights from Emerge 2015
It is currently Global Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of the ideas, leadership and potential of entrepreneurs around the world. It seems fitting that we use...
Homeless, Not Helpless
Just over two years ago, I had my first shift at Jimmy’s Cambridge, an emergency accommodation provider in the heart of Cambridge city. Prior to...
Trustees’ Week 2015: Advice for Students and Young People
Here in the UK, it’s currently Trustees’ Week – the sixth annual celebration of trusteeship. Trustees’ Week aims to highlight the great work that trustees...
