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The History of Valentine’s Day: From Ancient Traditions to Modern Celebrations

Every year on 14 February , Valentine’s Day is marked with cards, flowers, chocolates, and messages of appreciation. For many people, it’s seen as a celebration of love and relationships, but the history behind Valentine’s Day is much older and more complex than you might expect. The day combines ancient traditions, historical stories, and cultural changes that have shaped how we celebrate today. Who was Saint Valentine? Valentine’s Day is believed to be named after Saint Va

Safer Internet Day: Smart Tech, Safe Choices

On Tuesday 10 February, we’re marking Safer Internet Day — a UK and global awareness day that encourages everyone to think about how we use the internet and how we can all stay safe, respectful, and in control online. This year’s theme is “Smart tech, safe choices — Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI”. Safer Internet Day 2026 focuses on helping young people learn about how artificial intelligence (AI) is part of so many online tools and apps — from voice assistants

LGBT+ History Month: Learning, Celebrating, and Supporting Each Other

This month, our college is marking LGBT+ History Month — a time to recognise the history, achievements, and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and other LGBT+ people , both in the UK and around the world. The theme for LGBT+ History Month this year is “Activism and Social Change” . This theme focuses on the people and movements that have challenged inequality, spoken up for others, and helped create positive change for LGBT+ communities. Why LGBT+ History Month

Now in the Refectory: SUSO Fizzy Flavoured Water 🎉

Good news — SUSO fizzy flavoured water is now on sale in the refectories ! Before Christmas, students took part in a taste-testing session to try out a range of SUSO flavours and share their honest opinions. The response was overwhelmingly positive , with lots of great feedback — so we listened. Thanks to your input, SUSO is now officially available to buy. Tried, tested, and student approved The taste test was all about giving students a say in what’s sold on campus. You to

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