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We've been campaigning for a debt justice law as UK courts play a hugely influential role.

See more from @debtjustice.bsky.social on how vulture funds are circling during the worst global debt crisis in a generation. 👇

Title reads “What skills can I gain from volunteering as a student?” with 4 points below illustrated by an icon. 1. Speech bubble icon - Communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Puzzle piece icon - Problem solving and resilience. 3. Person with headset - Teamwork and professionalism. 4. Magnifying glass - Organisation and attention to detail. Text below is hashtag #SVW2025 which stands for Student Volunteering Week 2026.

💡 Are you a student looking to gain real life experience?

Volunteering with us can help you build key skills like communication, problem solving and teamwork - all while supporting your community!

Search for opportunities in your local area ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4tqSeBo

#SVW2026

Pink background with large white and pink headline: “Loved & Wanted Community Spaces Across London”. Below is a bright yellow map of Greater London with the River Thames shown in blue. Thirty pink location pins are placed across the map, each numbered 1 to 30 to represent the listed community spaces in Central, East, North, South and West London. White arrow pointing right

2. Bright yellow background with pink section headers reading “Central”, “East” and North. Under “Central” a numbered list of six community spaces: The Big House Fitzrovia Youth in Action Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s The Oasis Centre Response Community Projects Walworth Living Room Under “East” a numbered list of ten community spaces: 7. Age UK Waltham Forest 8. The Albany 9. Bromley by Bow Centre 10. The Exchange 11. Harmony House 12. The Levy Centre 13. Moorings Sociable Club 14. Rainham Foodbank 15. Rosetta Arts 16. St Hilda’s East Under “North”: 17. The Bridge Renewal Trust 18. Bush Hill Park Hub 19. The Old Library 20. Swiss Cottage Library

3. right yellow background with pink section headers reading “South” and “West”. Under “South”: 21. Anerley Town Hall 22. Cromwell Community Hub 23. Impact Centre Kingston, Everyday Church Kingston 24. ETNA Community Centre 25. Socco Cheta Community Hub 26. South Mitcham Community Centre Under “West”: 27. Bell Farm Christian Centre 28. Culture House 29. Inspire Hub 30. London Tigers Pink banner at the bottom reads “You are Loved & Wanted”.

In London you are loved, wanted, valued and welcome, whatever your background. That’s why we’re funding a new network of community spaces offering free arts sessions, mentoring, cultural events, advice and essential services.

Find your local space here ⬇️

Take Big Money Out of Our Politics British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

Sign the petition: Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into UK elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

YouTube video by Angelicum Media What Is the Economy For? | Universal Fraternity Ep. 4

This is interesting: What if the economy were designed not just to grow wealth, but to help people grow? ➜ www.youtube.com/watch?v=txaO...

#BeKind #KindnessMatters #UniversalFraternity

At night, a large neoclassical triumphal arch is illuminated in deep blue light, with yellow stars arranged in a circle projected across its upper facade, showing the European Union flag. A crowd gathers at the base, many holding up smartphones to photograph the illuminated monument. ©️ Lars Baron / Getty Images

Go team EU! 👏 #MilanoCortina2026

Staying safe online: Are you ready for Safer Internet Day on 10th February? ➜ saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern...

#StaySafeOnline #OnlineSafety #SaferInternetDay

Staying safe online: Safer Internet Day is on 10th February. You can find some education resources here ➜ saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern...

#StaySafeOnline #OnlineSafety #SaferInternetDay

Advice on keeping warm and well in winter | Age UK As we get older, it can be harder to stay healthy in winter. Find out what the causes are, and what we can do to keep well - from beating the winter blues to making sure our home is warm enough.

Many older people are worried about the cost of heating their homes. If you know an older person who is worried about their bills, please encourage them to:
Phone the Age UK Advice Line ➜ 0800 678 1602
Check the Age UK website ➜ www.ageuk.org.uk/information-...

#CostOfLivingCrisis #UK

Learn about hibernation Some mammals hunker down for winter and put up the ‘do not disturb’ sign for a few months. But others do things a little bit differently. Get to know more about hibernation with our interactive guide!

Learning about hibernation - enough to send you to sleep?

Not with our 5-minute interactive guide - brush up on brumation and distinguish your diapause. 
 

Here's a round-up of the events happening this month at iniva!

These workshops are not open to the public and are designed for the 2026 cohort of Youth Collective.

Stay tuned for some very exciting news coming soon! 🌟

#Whatson #Februaryatiniva #eventsinLondon #community

A Dunnock has its bill open in song as it perches on the top of a bush. Wording to the left reads: Bird Sound ID Training Course. When. Tuesdays at 7pm & Wednesdays at 10am or 7pm for set dates in March. Where. Two online sessions. www.bto.org/training. Image credit bottom right reads: Dunnock by Allan Drewitt / BTO.

Want to learn what birds are singing? Join our Bird Sound ID in Early Spring training course ➡️ www.bto.org/training #Ornithology

Do you have friends or relatives who are bothered by scam calls?

Our PDF with information about common scam calls and how to avoid them can be printed off for those who are not online 👇 #ScamShare #ScamAware

https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Phone-Scam-Information.pdf

Over a hundred Citizens UK church leaders attend 'Organising for Hope' with Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally - Citizens UK On 28th October, Citizens UK church leaders from across London gathered at Christ Church Southwark for Organising for Hope; a powerful conversation between over a hundred London Citizens church leader...

Yesterday marked the confirmation of Dame Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop of Canterbury. We want to reflect on her words from our Organising for Hope event:

"When we organise in love, the darkness does not stand a chance."

Read more: bit.ly/4bUA98g

In Lewisham, we have a proud history of welcoming refugees and immigrants, so much so that we became the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary.

My caseworkers and I have also supported many hundreds of people with their immigration applications since I was first elected in 2015.

Can you trust AI? ChatGPT and other AI chatbots put to the test - Which? We’re increasingly relying on AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to search for information online. However, they’re making basic mistakes and giving overconfident, even risky advice

Staying safe online: Can you trust AI? We’re increasingly relying on AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to search for information online. However, they’re making mistakes and giving overconfident, even risky advice. ➜ www.which.co.uk/news/article...
#StaySafeOnline #StaySafe

More reasons London is the world’s #1 city this week:

We've kept our position as the world’s leading financial centre.

We've been named the most powerful city in the world.

Ignore the critics - London still beats them all.

Employment Rights Hub Find out about what employment rights you have in London.

I want every Londoner to know that from April 2026, your rights at work are changing with improvements to sick pay, parental leave and strengthened worker protections.

Stay informed with my online Employment Rights Hub. www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

Democratic citizenship in Europe

Edge Foundation has just published the latest in a series of essays written around the theme of democratic citizenship in Europe. "Learning Democracy in Vocational Education: What Teachers Need to Know and Be Able to Do" by Stefan Schmid-Heher & Jörg Markowitsch. www.edge.co.uk/research/dem...

Do you have friends or relatives who are bothered by scam calls?

Our PDF with information about common scam calls and how to avoid them can be printed off for those who are not online 👇 #ScamShare #ScamAware

https://www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Phone-Scam-Information.pdf

You can now stay up to date with #SaferInternetDay on Bluesky! Follow the UK Safer Internet Centre and the #SaferInternetDay to learn more, or visit our website to access resources, quizzes, and register your support! ⏬

🌐 saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern...

#UKSIC #Education #OnlineSafety

Sustainability Words of Wisdom: Examples from Higher Education The Words of Wisdom compendium highlights how sustainability is embedded in curricula through brief insights from educators and practitioners. Students voted for the most impactful example in each category. This poster presents the winners, along with a student quote explaining why each stood out. Staff development, training and resources. Title: Embedding sustainability within the Open University's Inclusive Curriculum Tool. Student quote: "Students want to be able to see themselves in module materials and that EDIA and Sustainability is incorporated into the teaching and learning which starts with the module materials." Competencies in curriculum. Title: Threading Educating for Sustainable Development through thinking about educating the next generation. Student quote: "As I am looking at going into the teaching profession this resonated with me as I think it is important for children to know about sustainability." Sustainability pedagogies. Title: Creating a free sustainable pedagogies course. Student quote: "By equipping educators with sustainable pedagogical practices, it builds capacity for long-term transformation across sectors and generations." Subliminal curriculum. Title: Hedgehog Friendly Campus. Student quote: "This initiative shows how sustainability can be joyful, student-driven, and institutionally supported. It blends ecological care with creativity, community, and recognition-making it a model for inclusive environmental action." Assessment. Title: Supporting students to reflect on personal actions to support a Sustainable Development Goal Student quote: "This is something that can be personalised and people would feel that they are able to make a difference to sustainability through their own actions." How do I access the Words of Wisdom compendium? * To access the Words of Wisdom Compendium on OpenLearn Create scan the QR code or follow the URL: https://tinyurl.com/3un9m38m

Curious about what embedding sustainability looks like? 
Ready to learn from expert practitioners and reflect on their ‘Words of Wisdom’? Curious about what resonates most with students? 

👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/3un9m38m
 

#WordsOfWisdom #Sustainability #StudentVoices

A photo of the main entrance of the Natural History Museum, flanked by two towers, on a sunny day.

Time for a Good News Roundup from the Natural History Museum!

Find out some of the weird and wonderful discoveries that have been revealed in the past month (1/5) 🧵

Do you want to help make your community safer?

If you’ve noticed something unusual or have information about crime or criminal activity in your community, contact our charity. You stay 100% anonymous, always.

Call 0800 555 111 or speak up online: crimestoppers-uk.org/give-informa...

This is more than just a hotel.

With an additional £200,000 investment from City Hall, Crisis at Christmas is running into January and giving people sleeping rough warmth, safety and support this winter.

It is just one of the ways we are working to end rough sleeping in London for good.

Advice on keeping warm and well in winter | Age UK As we get older, it can be harder to stay healthy in winter. Find out what the causes are, and what we can do to keep well - from beating the winter blues to making sure our home is warm enough.

Many older people are worried about the cost of heating their homes. If you know an older person who is worried about their bills, please encourage them to:
Phone the Age UK Advice Line ➜ 0800 678 1602
Check the Age UK website ➜ www.ageuk.org.uk/information-...

#CostOfLivingCrisis #UK

Register to vote Register to vote to take part in elections in the UK. Includes how to get on the electoral register and how to update your address on the register.

Register to vote: Have you registered to vote? Make sure you and your family’s voice is heard. It’s your right to say who governs the UK and its people. You can register to vote here. ➜ www.gov.uk/register-to-...

#RegisterToVote #RegisterToVoteUK #NoVoteNoVoice

Our next ‘Computers for Beginners’ course for Hackney residents starts this Friday 9th January. ➜ bit.ly/34zb3Zb
#DigitalInclusion #DigitalSkills #AdultLearning

For Jimmy, 22, from Bhutan, the RENEW community centre is a safe space where he feels accepted.

What began as a centre for survivors of violence has grown into a space where everyone belongs, offering children and young people with disabilities the chance to thrive in a safe environment.

Want to experience it in person? Join us at our Open Day tomorrow, 8 January, from 4-7pm and meet our tutors, check out the facilities, and find the perfect course for you. We can’t wait to welcome you and show you around! Register your place by visiting our website www.wmcollege.ac.uk
#openday