Public spaces like parks are increasingly becoming less accessible. This phenomenon, observable from London to Lima, affects how we socialise, engage in physical activities and participate in our communities. One reason for this lack of access is the commodification of these spaces but what are the consequences of charging a fee to access a park? In this episode, Onya speaks with Nadar Chioino, an MSc PIE alum and multidisciplinary designer, and Daniela Chung, a city planner, architect and designer from Lima, Peru. What are the benefits of public spaces for our well-being, and what are the consequences when these spaces are privatized and become less accessible?

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10/10/2024

Is being told that you have to be “twice as good to get half as far” a useful driver for success, or does it negatively impact on self-care? Join our panel as they talk through advice they were given, or would give: Panel members - Tania Zulu Holt is global co-leader of McKinsey’s Public & Social Sector Practice and a senior partner. - Dr Rochelle Rowe is a Lecturer in Black British History at Edinburgh University. - Dr Michael Sulu, is a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemical Engineering and Co-Chair of the UCL Race Equality Steering Group. - Oyin Solebo is the cofounder and COO of Movemeback – a members’ community of top global talent, leaders and influencers, interested in Africa.

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10/19/2021

Young people’s poor well-being has hit headlines this year, with talk of crisis and a lot of soul-searching about why many children seem to be unhappy. We've brought together a panel of experts to share their views. Thankfully, serious mental health problems remain comparatively rare and it’s important to remember that childhood and the teenage years, in particular, have always been a difficult time of transition. But something else seems to be going on today, from an earlier age. Blame has been laid at the door of many things – from neoliberalism, to social media, to excessive testing in schools. What's changed to impact on young people’s well-being to such an extent, and what can schools, parents and carers, and policy makers – do about it? Are we doing enough, early on enough, to respond to modern-day pressures – whether through mental health training for pupils or mental health first aid training for teachers? #IOEDebates

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12/11/2019