By Amber Lovell

Taking care of your mental health at uni

October 10, 2022

Monday 10th October marks the day internationally recognised by the World Health Organisation as World Mental Health Day with an overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues globally and mobilising efforts in support of mental health.   This year’s theme is making mental health and wellbeing a global priority for all due to the

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By Amber Lovell

Honouring Black History Month in higher education

September 30, 2022

When I received the email that confirmed my place at university despite less than impressive grades (I literally have two whole A Levels), I couldn’t help but wonder whether my space was awarded on merit or the fact that I ticked the box that said ‘Mixed Black Caribbean’.  Although we’re living in a more progressive

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By Amber Lovell

Meet the Librarian – Hannah Groom

August 15, 2022

Within the higher education sector, we hear a lot about students, and rightly so, but nowhere near enough about the people who provide them support in many different shapes and sizes – their university librarians. To prove there’s more to librarians than hushing and clichés, we’ll be speaking with a different librarian each month to

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