Live Smart
We want to help you live in smarter ways that have a positive impact on your wellbeing, save you money, improve your local community, and benefit the wider planet.
We want to help you live in smarter ways that have a positive impact on your wellbeing, save you money, improve your local community, and benefit the wider planet.
12 April 2019
Wellbeing- something we can all get on board with Preventing and treating substance abuse, providing universal sexual and reproductive health care, and decreasing road injuries- these are just a few of the United Nations’ targets for 2030 surrounding…
Read more10 April 2019
Hello, readers! It’s easy to get caught up in our own busy lives sometimes, and when you raise your head to look at the community around you, it turns out there’s a fair bit going on. That’s what…
Read more14 March 2019
Book your place here It’s almost time to round off and celebrate all of your contributions to the community with our end of theme event on April 3rd. Allow me to share some details… You’re great – celebrate!…
Read more12 March 2019
Feminism. Equality. Human rights, social justice and humanitarianism. These are words that often don’t first spring to mind when people think of ‘sustainability’, but for a future local and global community that’ll last and prosper, these issues are all…
Read more28 February 2019
Ever wondered the benefits of shopping locally or ethically? Or have you ever wanted to, but struggled as a student? Well today’s Live Smart blog features some of my best advice for taking the first few steps towards…
Read more18 February 2019
Welcome back to your ever-handy pocket guide for all things student. Today’s blog post is a whistle stop tour of why opportunities in your local community can be so beneficial for your CV and for sustainability. I’m not here to waste…
Read more4 February 2019
We’re rolling out a new theme with a whole host of golden opportunities for you to get involved in- Including the chance to win £300! What’s The Community Theme About? Community is both local and global. It’s about…
Read more4 February 2019
As Live Smart’s Power of the Purse theme is coming to a close, we thought we’d wrap up by looking back at some its highlights…. Our UoG Coffee Morning In the name of spending responsibly, saving you money…
Read more16 January 2019
The world is turning its attention to more responsible habits – Lidl is cutting back on plastic packaging and no longer selling plastic carrier bags, The Co-op plans to introduce compostable bags, and Iceland own brand products will…
Read more16 January 2019
Hands up, who likes saving money? Live Smart’s Power of the Purse month has some serious thrifting hacks to keep your pockets full and your planet happy. First on the agenda? We’re talking about food – bon appétit! #1 Bulk buying…
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