Wednesday 22nd March 2023 marks the start of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and a holy month for Muslims. Typically fasting will take place from sunrise to sunset, with the fast being broken by a night-time meal called Iftar. This year, Ramadan ends on Friday 21st April 2023 with the celebration of…
Wellbeing
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Stress Awareness Month: How to Manage Stress
April not only marks National Stress Awareness Month, but it also marks the time in the year where students begin to knuckle down and revise for their summer exams (coincidence?!). But there are some things we can do to combat stress whether it be education related or personal – one of key things being learning…
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Digital Marketing Student Shares Her Passion for Mindfulness
Many students struggle with stress and anxiety from time to time, particularly when juggling exams, coursework and life in general. Over the past year, however, students have had to face more stresses than usual. The pandemic has affected everyone in one way or another and we’ve all found our own ways to cope. One of…
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10 Ways To Banish Monday Blues This Year
Monday 16 January is here and is this year’s Blue Monday, frankly we don’t need it thank you. Move along please, no Blue Mondays over here! Start this week as you mean to go on! Here are some ideas from us to help you re-energise, blast away the brain fog and a reminder to make…
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MK College teams up with Togetherall
MK College students going through a tough time can now access free online support with Togetherall. Whether struggling to sleep, feeling low, stressed or unable to cope, Togetherall can help students get support, take control and feel better. Students will have access to a 24/7 online global community and professional support from trained professionals. Togetherall provides a safe space online to get things…
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Life in lockdown: The importance of self-care and positive mental wellbeing
Marc Gillham, Director of Funding, MIS & IT. Shares his story of life in lockdown. The current pandemic has affected many people in lots of different ways. I, like many others, have experienced challenges adapting to the changes – and as we face a slow return to life before the COVID-19 lockdown – I wanted…