The work of See It From Her+ Through photography and image, See It From Her+ gives a platform for underrepresented voices to be raised and heard. By Rute Costa Bryony is the founder of See It From Her+, a project that supports women and those who feel oppressed because of their…
Microscopes are fantastic tools for seeing things which are too small for the human eye to detect. But one microscope does not solve all problems. The Applied Optics Lab at the Australian National University, led by Dr Steve Lee, is working on customising optical microscopes to meet the particular needs…
Revolution Hive are filling in the gaps of our current education system by empowering young generations to become social reformers. By Samy Felice Revolution Hive’s mission is simple yet vast in its scope: empower a young generation to become social reformers. At the outset of our interview, Keshav, the founder, appears…
Cambridge Sustainable Food are tackling poverty, climate change and ill health through food, and making their city a better place to live in. By Rute Costa “With a background in environmental sustainability, grassroots activism, and running food businesses I am totally committed to food that is good for us and good…
IndiGO is professionalising the volunteering sector by demolishing fees, offering training and organising aid missions. Gaggle is making doing good as easy as ordering an uber. Benjamin Western is one of the minds behind them, and he’s sharing his story. By Rute Costa Life after university can be daunting: the…
Professor Matt Cooper’s group at The University of Queensland has decided to take a multifaceted approach to finding the next antibiotic. They are doing primary research on infection using imaging technologies, looking at modifying existing antibiotics to increase their potency, re-examining old antibiotics, and even crowdsourcing new ones. By Elizabeth…
Dragonmobility is changing the lives of active disabled people by building uniquely tailored power-chairs. By Rute Costa Dragonmobility’s story is Ruth’s story. At 18 months old, she was diagnosed with type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a condition “causing general muscle weakness”. The doctor that broke the news to her parents…
I switch on Skype as night falls on Shoreditch through the window. Ben, on the other end, is in warm and sunny Guatemala, 6 hours behind. He talks to me from El Paredón, a small village on the Pacific coast, where he has lived and worked for a social enterprise…
The Human Hope Foundation in Shimla, India, is reshaping the lives of children and empowering them with the tools for a brighter future. By Rute Costa The first time I set foot in the home of Human Hope Foundation in Shimla, I climbed the stairs to the top to find a large,…
James Downs is using yoga teaching to raise awareness of mental health, and to rethink the approach to the treatment of eating disorders. By Olivia Gillman James Downs’ childhood hero is Harry Potter. He says this is because they have the same birthday and he had a bit of an…
10 reasons why you should hop on your bike By Rute Costa From improving your health, to reducing carbon emissions and boosting the economy, the positive impact cycling can have is far and wide. 1. Cycling saves time and money Cycling is physical exercise that doubles up as your commute: suddenly…