PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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ADULTING
Explore the courses and resources below to develop key skills to help you thrive as a student, including study skills, setting goals and planning for the future.
What skills and qualities are employers actually looking for? What does a good work/life balance look like? How can you truly stand out in an interview (for the right reasons!)? Explore the courses and resources below to boost your employment prospects and stand out from the crowd.
WELLBEING
“Believe in yourself” makes a great hashtag on Insta, but how do you actually build confidence, and what are the benefits to being more confident? The courses and resources below provide tips and guidance to building confidence in various areas of your life, plus explanations to how boosting your confidence can improve your life.
We now spend more time than ever before online; we communicate online, learn online, work online and entertain ourselves online. The internet age has opened up a wealth of opportunities, but with the positives, also negatives. Learn how to develop a healthy relationship with technology and make sure you’re using the tech, rather than it using you.
COMMUNITY
Explore the courses and resources below to develop key skills to help you thrive as a student, including study skills, setting goals and planning for the future.
Sustainability is not a new concept, but it’s certainly been brought to the forefront of our minds in recent years. But what does it actually mean to be sustainable? And why does it even matter? The courses and resources below provide an insight into why sustainability is more important than ever, and how to cultivate sustainable habits to play your part in protecting our planet.
Humanitarianism means, quite simply, ‘the promotion of human welfare’. In action, humanitarian work involves providing support and aid to those in need. Explore the resources below to understand more about humanitarianism, including how humanitarian aid is delivered by charities and governments, and what we can do on an individual basis to support others around the world.
What skills and qualities are employers actually looking for? What does a good work/life balance look like? How can you truly stand out in an interview (for the right reasons!)? Explore the courses and resources below to boost your employment prospects and stand out from the crowd.
What are your rights? Human rights - such as the right to education, the right to free expression and the right to vote - are enshrined in law. Explore the courses and resources below to understand what these legal rights mean in practice, and how people are protecting and fighting for these rights around the globe.
CONNECTION
Explore the courses and resources below to develop key skills to help you thrive as a student, including study skills, setting goals and planning for the future.
noun: Relationships 'the way in which two or more people or things are connected or the state of being connected'. So, this doesn't just mean romantically. You have relationships with many things and people and these can be healthy and unhealthy. It is important to explore boundaries and how they can be used to keep you safe.
What skills and qualities are employers actually looking for? What does a good work/life balance look like? How can you truly stand out in an interview (for the right reasons!)? Explore the courses and resources below to boost your employment prospects and stand out from the crowd.
Everyone has an identity and view of themselves. Being aware and understanding how others view themselves is a core life skill which will help you become a more empathetic and compassionate person. Explore further topics on: Minority Groups; LGBTQIA+ and Disability.