Author: Stuart Mitchell

University of Glasgow to host XPRIZE Europe (UK) Hub

Stuart Mitchell

The University of Glasgow has been selected as the new European hub of XPRIZE, the world’s leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanity’s greatest challenges. The University’s state-of-the-art Mazumdar Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC) will become home to XPRIZE Europe (UK), a centre dedicated to supporting research and innovation that addresses major global issues. XPRIZE has been active for over 29 years and has established itself as a global leader in designing, launching, and executing large scale global innovation competitions toward  creating a world of equitable abundance…

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The Rough Guide to the End of Life created as 20 million have ‘no idea’ about end of life care

Stuart Mitchell

New polling out recently reveals that around 20 million / over a third (38 per cent) adults agree[1] they do not know what end of life support and services are currently available in the UK, with half (50 per cent)[2] admitting they have given little thought to planning ahead if they were to receive a terminal diagnosis. In response, Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity with a 75-year history, has partnered with Rough Guides to create the first ever UK ‘guidebook’ to end of life. The Rough…

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BBC Children in Need launch £1 million Award to support children and young people’s mental health

Stuart Mitchell

Tuesday 11 October 2023 was  World Mental Health Awareness Day 2023 and BBC Children in Need launched a £1 million award  to deliver early intervention support to children across the UK – the A Million & Me Award. A Million & Me was BBC Children in Need’s £10m fund, dedicated to supporting children and young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. A Million & Me funded projects across the UK, locally and digitally, enabling children aged 8-13 to be supported in positive relationships among their peers, parents, carers…

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British Airways and Alzheimer’s Society announce new partnership

Stuart Mitchell

British Airways has announced a new partnership with Alzheimer’s Society to raise funds and support customers travelling with dementia. For someone living with dementia, travel can seem like an impossible challenge. That’s why British Airways (BA) is working with us through the airline’s BA Better World Community Fund in a new three-year partnership. Symptoms – including disorientation, memory loss and difficulties in planning – can mean losing track of your surroundings and getting lost, even in familiar places. But improvements in understanding, support, and accessibility can help transform the travel…

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