Planktons
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Well… Hello there. Life as a student is fun isn’t it… well we will see. Follow for student meals, updates, and information from a UK university student.
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Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen opens a cafe to combat the cost of living crisis. Could entrepreneurship be the key to sustainability? #CharityBusiness
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/charity-launches-business-to-raise-funds-in-fight-against-cost-of-living-crisis/sbdshvn
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/charity-launches-business-to-raise-funds-in-fight-against-cost-of-living-crisis/sbdshvn
Charity launches business to raise funds in fight against cost of living crisis - Latest From ITV News
Watch the latest from ITV News - Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen has opened its own cafe to make ends meet as it faces a potential £30,000 deficit in the coming financial year.
www.itv.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen opens a cafe to combat the cost of living crisis. Could entrepreneurship be the key to sustainability? #CharityBusiness
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/charity-launches-business-to-raise-funds-in-fight-against-cost-of-living-crisis/sbdshvn
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/charity-launches-business-to-raise-funds-in-fight-against-cost-of-living-crisis/sbdshvn
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This February, Futures Horsforth is fundraising for cancer support! How do you contribute to causes that matter to you? #CancerAwareness
https://westleedsdispatch.com/horsforth-company-partners-with-cancer-support-charity/
https://westleedsdispatch.com/horsforth-company-partners-with-cancer-support-charity/
Horsforth company partners with cancer support charity - West Leeds Dispatch
This February the team at Futures Horsforth are putting their best foot forward to raise money for a charity supporting people living with cancer. Recruitment specialists Futures is partnering with [ ]
westleedsdispatch.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This February, Futures Horsforth is fundraising for cancer support! How do you contribute to causes that matter to you? #CancerAwareness
https://westleedsdispatch.com/horsforth-company-partners-with-cancer-support-charity/
https://westleedsdispatch.com/horsforth-company-partners-with-cancer-support-charity/
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Johnny Currie, 35, runs a marathon daily for the Brathay Trust to empower youth. What inspires you to give back? #CharityChallenge
https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/24862174.comrie-man-running-marathon-day-brathay-trust/
https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/24862174.comrie-man-running-marathon-day-brathay-trust/
Comrie man running a marathon a day in gruelling challenge for charity
Johnny has set himself the gruelling challenge of running a marathon a day for ten days for a good cause.
www.dunfermlinepress.com
January 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Johnny Currie, 35, runs a marathon daily for the Brathay Trust to empower youth. What inspires you to give back? #CharityChallenge
https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/24862174.comrie-man-running-marathon-day-brathay-trust/
https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/24862174.comrie-man-running-marathon-day-brathay-trust/
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CAT ADVISORY: Temperatures in the UK could drop to -10c tonight. All cats should IMMEDIATELY find the warmest spot in the house and stay there. Tell humans to bring you snacks and to keep the second warmest spot free in case you want a change of scenery.
January 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM
CAT ADVISORY: Temperatures in the UK could drop to -10c tonight. All cats should IMMEDIATELY find the warmest spot in the house and stay there. Tell humans to bring you snacks and to keep the second warmest spot free in case you want a change of scenery.
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December 27, 2024 at 12:33 AM
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How can creativity in recovery promote community well-being? Discover how Leeds' soap workshops are making a difference! #AddictionRecovery
https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2024-12-30/soap-workshops-helping-keep-recovering-addicts-and-community-clean
https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2024-12-30/soap-workshops-helping-keep-recovering-addicts-and-community-clean
Soap workshops helping keep recovering addicts and community clean | ITV News
Leeds drug and alcohol recovery charity Getting Clean funds its community outreach projects by selling soap which service users make in workshops | ITV News Calendar
www.itv.com
December 30, 2024 at 5:29 PM
How can creativity in recovery promote community well-being? Discover how Leeds' soap workshops are making a difference! #AddictionRecovery
https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2024-12-30/soap-workshops-helping-keep-recovering-addicts-and-community-clean
https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2024-12-30/soap-workshops-helping-keep-recovering-addicts-and-community-clean
Happy Holidays ❄️☃️ and a happy and successful new year 🩷
a drawing of hearts with the words happy holidays
ALT: a drawing of hearts with the words happy holidays
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December 25, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Happy Holidays ❄️☃️ and a happy and successful new year 🩷
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Lingen Davies Cancer Fund had a stellar year! How can more awareness impact early cancer diagnoses in our communities? #CancerAwareness
https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2024/12/22/lingen-davies-cancer-fund-celebrates-bumper-year/
https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2024/12/22/lingen-davies-cancer-fund-celebrates-bumper-year/
Lingen Davies Cancer Fund celebrates bumper year
Lingen Davies Cancer Fund has spent almost £1,000,000 on equipment, services and projects in the community this year.
www.shropshirelive.com
December 22, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Lingen Davies Cancer Fund had a stellar year! How can more awareness impact early cancer diagnoses in our communities? #CancerAwareness
https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2024/12/22/lingen-davies-cancer-fund-celebrates-bumper-year/
https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2024/12/22/lingen-davies-cancer-fund-celebrates-bumper-year/
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Lancaster objects to ‘very confusing’ Uclan name change plan
University wants to drop ‘Central’ and become ‘The University of Lancashire’, as existing location description has ‘little or no current relevance or meaning’ #EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
University wants to drop ‘Central’ and become ‘The University of Lancashire’, as existing location description has ‘little or no current relevance or meaning’ #EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
Lancaster objects to ‘very confusing’ Uclan name change plan
University wants to drop ‘Central’ and become ‘The University of Lancashire’, as existing location description has ‘little or no current relevance or meaning’
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 25, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Lancaster objects to ‘very confusing’ Uclan name change plan
University wants to drop ‘Central’ and become ‘The University of Lancashire’, as existing location description has ‘little or no current relevance or meaning’ #EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
University wants to drop ‘Central’ and become ‘The University of Lancashire’, as existing location description has ‘little or no current relevance or meaning’ #EduSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
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University name change is confirmed.
It won't be University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) anymore, but will be now "University of Lancashire".
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It won't be University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) anymore, but will be now "University of Lancashire".
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Office for Students approves University of Lancashire name change
The Office for Students (OfS) has given its approval for the University of Central Lancashire to officially change its name to the University of Lancashire.
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December 19, 2024 at 11:43 AM
University name change is confirmed.
It won't be University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) anymore, but will be now "University of Lancashire".
ow.ly/Gzc450UtZbU
It won't be University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) anymore, but will be now "University of Lancashire".
ow.ly/Gzc450UtZbU
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Spongebob is on the Nice List!
December 3, 2024 at 6:01 AM
Spongebob is on the Nice List!
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This sign in Thailand
December 5, 2024 at 6:34 PM
This sign in Thailand
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Britain’s railways are a mess and people are fed up. But back in power after 14 years, Labour claims to have the solution: nationalisation.
Will their approach fix the UK’s broken railways?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYvJ...
Will their approach fix the UK’s broken railways?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYvJ...
Can Labour fix the UK’s broken railways?
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Britain’s railways are a mess and people are fed up. But back in power after 14 years, Labour claims to have the solution: nationalisation.
Will their approach fix the UK’s broken railways?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYvJ...
Will their approach fix the UK’s broken railways?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYvJ...
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For anyone outside of the sector, here's a very accessible and succinct overview of the imminent collapse in UK higher education
It's worth highlighting that only 12% of university income comes from direct government funding...
theweek.com/education/uk...
It's worth highlighting that only 12% of university income comes from direct government funding...
theweek.com/education/uk...
The UK universities in financial crisis
Spiralling costs and fewer international students is leaving universities in serious financial trouble
theweek.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:27 PM
For anyone outside of the sector, here's a very accessible and succinct overview of the imminent collapse in UK higher education
It's worth highlighting that only 12% of university income comes from direct government funding...
theweek.com/education/uk...
It's worth highlighting that only 12% of university income comes from direct government funding...
theweek.com/education/uk...
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This summer Thames Water was fined a record £104 million for dumping sewage in our waterways and the company faces collapse. How was this allowed to happen?
How Thames Water got away with trashing our rivers
This summer Thames Water was fined a record £104 million for dumping sewage in our waterways and the company faces collapse. How was this allowed to happen? Jon Yeomans wades in
www.thetimes.com
December 1, 2024 at 4:43 PM
This summer Thames Water was fined a record £104 million for dumping sewage in our waterways and the company faces collapse. How was this allowed to happen?
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We tested every Christmas sandwich from Pret to Sainsburys - which one came out on top?
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/c...
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/c...
We tested every Christmas sandwich - which one came out on top?
From cheap fixes to premium sarnies - which Christmas sandwich has come out on top?
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 10:32 AM
We tested every Christmas sandwich from Pret to Sainsburys - which one came out on top?
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/c...
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/c...
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Wouldn’t want a £20 fine…
November 26, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Wouldn’t want a £20 fine…
Monday’s Uni Dinner = Sweets, Hot Chocolate, and Sweet & Sour Chicken 🥳
November 18, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Monday’s Uni Dinner = Sweets, Hot Chocolate, and Sweet & Sour Chicken 🥳
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You, boy! Which UK university has declared itself in financial crisis today?
November 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM
You, boy! Which UK university has declared itself in financial crisis today?
Although, the Guardian is not one I usually use this demonstrates the crisis universities are facing. I do wonder what the future of universities is, and how the future generations will be impacted??
amp.theguardian.com/education/ar...
amp.theguardian.com/education/ar...
English universities face autumn ‘tipping point’ as financial crisis looms | University funding | The Guardian
Vice-chancellors fear weaker institutions need bailout to avert failure due to fewer students and higher costs
amp.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Although, the Guardian is not one I usually use this demonstrates the crisis universities are facing. I do wonder what the future of universities is, and how the future generations will be impacted??
amp.theguardian.com/education/ar...
amp.theguardian.com/education/ar...