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Why look at art containing animals?

Studying paintings can be good for someone’s health, making them feel more engaged and resilient, increasing confidence and lowering rates of depression and anxiety. The Nord- Trondelag Health Study of 130,000

How can you help tackle Elderly Isolation?

Easter, much like Christmas, can be a particularly lonely time for people over 60, as it can bring up memories of happy times with their families and grandchildren. Elderly isolation is an especially

Marching through March: how nature helps our wellbeing

This month, 9 members of the Winchester Hub committee are trying to collectively walk 550km. Recently, I have walked to St. Cross and the meadows around Hockley Viaduct. I may go to Winnall

LGBTQ+ Creative Space

February saw the annual celebration and commemoration of LGBTQIA+ History Month. LGBTQIA+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of LGBTQIA+ history and related civil rights movements both past and present. This year

International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is observed on the 21st of February each year. It was founded by UNESCO in 1999, inspired by the 1952 language movement in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan). Often its

Semester One at Winchester Hub

It’s the end of semester one, and what a semester it’s been! I wanted to start this week’s blog post by looking at everything the committee and staff of Winchester

Taking a SIP from the Cup of Social Action: A Reflection on the Social Innovation Programme

By Georgiana Lopata When I was fifteen, I started volunteering and I never turned back. I spent the entirety of my high school experience volunteering twice a week, and my summer break was

The Success of Project SOUP

A month ago, we hosted Project SOUP. In this blog Rosanna, former Comms Officer and Intern, reflects on the experience.We did it! We secured the surplus vegetables. What an unusual and relieving

National Stress Awareness Day

The 3rd of November was National Stress Awareness Day. This day is held each year and can be a time when people engage with mental health advocacy or think about ways they respond

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The Orange Heart Campaign: How to get involved

Written by Amy Cooper, with Justina Plačková and Laura SmithThe Winchester Student Action for Refugees Society is participating in the Orange Heart Campaign. The purpose of the UK campaign is to protest the

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What we have accomplished together: A year in review

In a year of lock downs, remote volunteering at Winchester Hub has thrived. Read how our committee found this year and all the wonderful things they accomplished.

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A Social Innovation Programme Reflection

Last January, we launched the Social Innovation Programme (SIP) at Winchester Hub and over the past 17 months we have run four cohorts, supporting 14 community groups to tackle challenges they are currently

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A Week of Activity: Why we are doing it and how to get involved

On the 26th of April, Winchester Hub will be partaking in the Innovate 8 Challenge to raise money for the Innovate Fund at Student Hubs. Read more about what that entails here.

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Why get into Volunteering?

Are you considering getting into volunteering? Hear from our Communications committee member Kate about her volunteering journey and what volunteering means to her.

How 30 days of activity has affected me

Throughout March Winchester Hub committee members have been taking part in our ‘30 Active days’ fundraiser. During the 30 active days committee members must carry out the exercise of their choice (as stated

Balancing Mental Health and Assignments in a Pandemic

University students are coming up to another period of assessments and assignments, and it can be tricky to manage your mental health when you’re so focused on university. In this article, I will discuss some ways you can do this during lockdown, including study tips and self-care tips.

Me and my Mental Health: 10 Things that have helped support my Mental Health

Our comms coordinator Kate shares her ten top tips to help you support your mental health.

Leaving Lockdown: A University Student's Perspective

With last week's leaving lockdown announcement and the arrival of warmer weather there is a lot more excitement in the air. Find out our Comms coordinator Kate's thought's on leaving lockdown.

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Learning to Love Yourself

Valentines Day is nearly here and with everyone talking about their other halves I can help but wonder: what about yourself? Read on to find out how self-love can help you.

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Social Isolation and Loneliness

Loneliness is a real problem many of us are facing during lockdown and this is true for lots of elderly people. Find out how this affects them and how you can help.

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Winchester Hub's National Lockdown Update

In these times, volunteering and working together has never been so important. With the recent government announcement of the national lockdown, Winchester Hub wanted to share what we are doing to support you.

How bad is it really?

As part of our Give It a Go Campaign on environmentalism, University of Winchester student Steve Hallett has written a blog about government targets on global warming.

Cutest Couple by Olly Halton

As part of our Give It a Go Campaign on environmentalism, University of Winchester student Olly Halton has written a short story about the damaging impact people can have on our environment.

Being Sustainable in a Fast Fashion World- Is It Possible?

As part of our Give It a Go Campaign on environmentalism, University of Winchester student Sophie Wermann has written a blog about sustainability and thrifting.

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Hedgehogs Night Walk

As part of our Give It a Go Campaign "Save the Hedgehogs", University of Winchester student Annie Zygmunt has written a story about Hedgehogs at night...