Domestic Violence and Abuse
Domestic violence and abuse is one of the largest challenges facing Scotland and the wider UK today, affecting an estimated 100 people every hour. While the effects of domestic violence can be obvious, the majority…
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St Andrews becomes the first Carbon Neutral verified university in Scotland
As the effects of climate change begin to become more noticeable, we are proposing a plan for the St. Andrews to become the first verified carbon neutral institution in Scotland. To become carbon neutral is to have a…
Comics for change- Peace education through alternative methods, teaching communities about social issues through accessible means.
We hope to use this opportunity to help educate young people in Scotland about critical social issues through storytelling. Intergroup conflict is often perpetuated due to a lack of contact and understanding of groups.…
EngAGE
Throughout Scotland the population demographics are shifting. The number of over 65s is expected to increase by almost 30% by 2045. This growing population of over 65s will impact everyone in Scotland in different…
Professionals for Foreign Markets: the Issue of St Andrews’ Brain Drain in Scotland
St. Andrews’s international reputation attracts thousands of talented undergraduates from around the world. Though beneficial for St Andrews’ culture and learning environment, many international students and their…
Ask yourself about mental health
The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale is one of the many scales that show that mental health has been declining in children and adolescents. This effect has been worsened by the pandemic, where 55% of students…
Young and Grieving Network
I propose that one of the biggest challenges facing a society in which parents are getting older is an increasing number of bereaved children in schools. Due to the limitations of CAMHS and school resources already…
Healthcare Accessibility
Healthcare accessibility is not only about having appropriate interventions, but also about accessibility, affordability, approachability, and equal access. Over 300,000 Scots live with type 2 diabetes and these…