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...
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....
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...
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, with many struggling to find...
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 at the University of Oxford’s...
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 school coding clubs for children...
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 ‘experience’. The trends he highlights:...
