Why students are an essential part of the governance jigsaw puzzle
Further Education colleges educate and train over 2.2 million people every year and are an essential part of our communities in the UK. At the same time, I know first hand how student voice – when supported, empowered and given a platform – can have a transformative impact on decision making.
“In just 2 days, I went from knowing very little to feeling, not only prepared, but excited about my new responsibilities!”
We’re listening to the real voices and feedback of the many inspiring young people that attended the two day event, so it was great to catch up with one of our delegates, Cassidy Fieldsend.
I AM: empowers young people to be themselves & drive equality, diversity & racial justice
‘I AM: is a dynamic new experience in partnership with Verizon utilising our network of Changemaker Studios spaces to build a powerful platform that supports and incubates young changemakers in the UK.
Youth Mental Health Summit brings young people in Oxfordshire together for day of fun!
We’re excited to invite young people 11-21 yrs old living, working or studying in Oxfordshire to our Mental Health Summit on Tue 5th July from 9-3:30pm!
Hills Road students raise thousands for good causes during their 2022 Social Action Week!
We are so proud of the success of the young people who took part in Social Action Week 2022, raising a staggering £38,891 for important causes and charities in the local area and beyond.
Changemaker Studios: Westminster officially launches in London!
We are extremely excited to share the news with you that this week we officially open our latest Changemaker Studios space in London! This dynamic new educational space for young people is being opened in partnership with Verizon, Westminster City Council & the United Colleges Group.
Young people are busy inspiring change this Summer!
Our Inspiring Change Programme is currently in full swing with our group of inspiring young changemakers! To kick things off we held our first team building residential where with a wide range of fun and team building activities.
“It was time to attempt something I’ve always wanted to do, time to bite the bullet!”
Beth Hunt joined Unloc this year as our Programme Facilitator for Entrepreneurial Skills & Career Pathways, but she’s also an entrepreneur, now running her own business ‘Beth’s Boutique!’.
Unloc and The marketers’ Trust join forces to launch new Changemaker Challenges initiative for young people!
We’re joining forces with The marketers’ Trust to launch a new series of Changemaker Challenge events for young people from disadvantaged communities across Hampshire and London.
“I loved being involved in this experience. It really was an experience I will never forget”
We spoke with some of the delegates to get their impressions of the Festival of Student Governance. First up is Mollie Hehir, Student Governor at Dudley College of Technology.
