The 5th February 2026 is Time to Talk Day, which is about creating supportive communities with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health. Time to Talk Day is an annual awareness day held at the beginning of February each year. It’s a day for us all to start a conversation about mental health. Talking about […]
Student Volunteering Week, celebrated annually in February, is a week dedicated to encouraging students to get involved in volunteer work, make a positive impact in their communities, and develop valuable skills. This week provides an opportunity for students to discover the benefits of volunteering, such as gaining work experience, meeting new people, and contributing to […]
Today the 11th February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! This day was established in order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in, science for women and girls, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Did you know? Women are typically given smaller […]
February 14th is Valentine's Day, which was originally a Christian feast day in honour of St. Valentine, however in contemporary culture it's more so a day that celebrates our loved ones but also our lost loved ones & the memories we've made with them. Whether you're celebrating romantic love for your partner, platonic love for […]
On February 20th, we celebrate National Love Your Pet Day, a day to embrace one special trait that makes us human: our love of our pets! There are many things that differentiate humans from the rest of the Animal Kingdom, but one of the more unusual behaviours is our longstanding tendency to keep other animals […]
Care Day, observed on the third Friday in February is a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating the vital work of #Carers and Caregivers who provide essential support to individuals in need, whether due to illness, disability, old age, or other circumstances. This day highlights the often unseen and underappreciated role that caregivers play in […]
The 23rd February marks the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The week was established to raise awareness of eating disorders and to campaign for the improvement of the treatment in this field. A large part of the campaign is calling for all UK medical schools to introduce proper training on eating disorders, this type […]
Today, 27th February, is Stand Up to Bullying Day, launched in 2016 with the support of HRH The Duke of Cambridge. The day seeks to bring the nation together to take a collective stand against all forms of bullying, whether in school, the workplace, online or elsewhere. Bullying can have lasting effects on a person’s […]
