How to have better conversations
In an exclusive extract from his new book, David Robson tells us how curiosity, active listening and receptive language can help build bonds with others, no matter what their views
Charles Byrne awarded CBE in King’s Birthday Honours
We are delighted to share that, in the Birthday Honours announced on 15 June, His Majesty The King has awarded our Director-General, Charles Byrne, the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
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In December, ESU members elected a new board. Here we meet six of them and find out what makes them tick
10 things you didn't know about 4th July
As our birthday celebrations approach, we share some little-known facts about this historic date
‘The ESU provides schoolchildren and students with a toolkit for life’
Meet ESU alumnus, entrepreneur and sponsor of our new ESU-Rutland Teacher Award, Chris Byrne
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‘Pursuing a discussion to a positive conclusion is a skill which can – and should – be learnt’
Neil Mercer, Director of Oracy Cambridge and Chair of the Ouse Valley branch tells us about the benefits of learning to talk, and think, together
‘It Was a Different Time’
Acclaimed campaigner Gina Martin shows us how to have conversations that will lead to meaningful change
‘Helping people discover the agency they have to shape their lives is the most extraordinary thing’
Meet Charles Byrne, Director-General of the ESU
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