by Zain Durrani | May 23, 2025 | Offbeat
If a tree falls in a forest, and nobody is there to hear it – did it make a sound? It’s a question that’s been around forever – even if the answer is fairly obvious (yes). But it’s not a question of whether it happened, it’s more of whether it...
by Zain Durrani | May 23, 2025 | Love & Community
I think it’s a very human thing to want to do good – the need/want/urge to help one another is probably what helped humanity survive as long as it did. But sometimes it’s difficult to understand the impact any of your actions are having. Unless you’re donating...
by Zain Durrani | May 23, 2025 | Careers
This week on The Optimist: Unplugged, hosts Jasmine and Eloise speak to Jeanie Vowels – a woman, who after facing various trials and tribulations, finally found herself in standup comedy. Despite describing herself as ‘quite odd’ as a child, Jeanie was...
by Zain Durrani | May 23, 2025 | Recreation, this:ability
After losing his vision, Jordan Hayles began the Sheffield Strikers – giving his local visually impaired community the chance to get active, and showcasing how any sport can adapt to anybody. Ten years ago, Jordan Hayles was completing his sport coaching degree...
by Zain Durrani | May 23, 2025 | Love & Community
When Molly Hanning couldn’t find the support she needed, she built it herself. Now Academics Against Assault fights for better consent education, stronger support systems, and a future where no university student feels alone. Under UK law, anyone who alleges...
