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International Women's Day

March 8, 2023
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International Women’s Day 2023: Embrace Equity

This International Women’s Day, the theme is #EmbraceEquity, a campaign that aims to not only illustrate the differences between equity and equality but also to get people talking about why equal opportunities are not enough. As the International Women’s Day … Continue reading

October 10, 2022
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It’s World Mental Health Day!

Today, Monday 10 October, is World Mental Health Day; our mental health has never been more important, especially with all of the events of the last few years. Not only are we supporting Young Minds #HelloYellow campaign, with bake sales … Continue reading

June 22, 2022
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The Pride Guide: Support For You During Pride Month

Supporting You This Pride Month This Pride month we want to shine a spotlight on YOU and how we as The College of Animal Welfare can support you. We want you to feel safe and comfortable being yourself while you’re … Continue reading

May 13, 2022
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Loneliness And How To Cope

We’ve talked a lot this week about loneliness and it’s link to social media and the ‘new normal’ but loneliness can be caused by a whole variety of things. To round up this Mental Health Awareness Week, we thought we’d … Continue reading

May 12, 2022
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Buddy Up To Beat Loneliness: The Buddy Scheme at CAW

Loneliness and feelings of isolation have only become more prevalent in our everyday lives since the pandemic. This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re shining a spotlight on loneliness and how we can help combat these feelings and, in particular, what … Continue reading

May 11, 2022
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Social Media and Loneliness – The Rise and Fall of Our Wellbeing

Social media has become an intrinsic and for the most part unavoidable part of our society and has had an effect on everything from our livelihood to our mental health and wellbeing. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re … Continue reading

May 10, 2022
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Mental Health Awareness Week: The ‘New Normal’ and Loneliness

The world has changed a lot in the past couple of years and it’s still changing even now. One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic and its lasting effects is without a doubt an increased sense of loneliness. This … Continue reading