What is lockdown and what does it mean for you?
This blog was published on 3 April 2020. For the latest on how to respond to the coronavirus, please consult the World Health Organization and take guidance from your national government’s latest advice.On Monday 23 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Britain would be put into a state of lockdown in response to the…
Social distancing: Nine alternatives to Netflix parties
As the coronavirus COVDI-19 pandemic ushers in a period of self-isolation for millions worldwide, a whole new way of socialising is being born before our eyes. With official guidelines recommending citizens stay two metres apart, and many countries even banning going outside other than for essential purposes, people are having to create fun new ways to…
Quarantine won’t last forever. Do something new!
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If you’ve decided that you want to learn something new, but don’t know exactly what – here’s a post to help you come to a decision. We’ve already outlined some ideas for how to find a new hobby, but for those who’d specifically like to study, we’ve put together some further suggestions to help you…
COVID-19: The facts
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How has Lockdown changed the job market?
As we draw closer to the midway point of 2020, we can all reflect on what an unusual year it’s been so far. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined back in January. But as the weeks of lockdown have rolled by, we’re becoming used to a new normal.…
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What connects deforestation and COVID-19?
There have been many widely publicised factors behind the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic: the use of live animal markets, government policy to contain the spread once the virus arrived, global air travel, to name a few.However, one key factor that may also have contributed to the emergence of the virus has been somewhat overlooked…
How to save money while self-isolating
We’re all aware of how important it is to make sure we’re practising social distancing and isolating ourselves from others. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) both are crucial in helping to stop yourself and others catching coronavirus. But this isn’t something that comes naturally to most of us, and it’s an understandably tough time…
Nine ways to promote positive youth mental health during lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that many of us are adjusting to major changes in the way we go about our daily lives.For young people, the disruption may be particularly challenging, as their usually active and social lives go quiet in lockdown.Although we currently don’t know the full impact of the pandemic on mental health,…
