EmpathyLabUK
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
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Social Enterprise. Read stories, build empathy, make a better world. Founders of #EmpathyDay.
Social Enterprise. Read stories, build empathy, make a better world. Founders of #EmpathyDay.
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EmpathyLabUK
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
· Jun 12
🎉Happy Empathy Day!🎉
Today, we're celebrating the power of reading to build real life empathy. Help us raise an empathy-educated generation. Whose story will you jump into today?
How are you celebrating Empathy Day? Tag us in your photos and stories we’d love to see them!
Today, we're celebrating the power of reading to build real life empathy. Help us raise an empathy-educated generation. Whose story will you jump into today?
How are you celebrating Empathy Day? Tag us in your photos and stories we’d love to see them!
Sussex University psychology team share groundbreaking research investigating the intertwined nature of reading enjoyment, ability and empathy development, is the first of it’s kind to be carried out longitudinally over 4 years in UK primary schools.
Read the findings summary on our website
Read the findings summary on our website
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Sussex University psychology team share groundbreaking research investigating the intertwined nature of reading enjoyment, ability and empathy development, is the first of it’s kind to be carried out longitudinally over 4 years in UK primary schools.
Read the findings summary on our website
Read the findings summary on our website
Our next panel, chaired by EmpathyLab co founder Sarah Mears, opens up the perspectives of authors and teachers who can bring the empathy message direct to children and young people. How we can use books differently to challenge the crises we see in reading and wellbeing.
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Our next panel, chaired by EmpathyLab co founder Sarah Mears, opens up the perspectives of authors and teachers who can bring the empathy message direct to children and young people. How we can use books differently to challenge the crises we see in reading and wellbeing.
EmpathyLab Managing Director, imogen Bond, introduces a panel of cross sector experts, each sharing insights into how a greater empathy focus could support with the multiple challenges our young people face.
#EmpathyEducation
#EmpathyEducation
November 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
EmpathyLab Managing Director, imogen Bond, introduces a panel of cross sector experts, each sharing insights into how a greater empathy focus could support with the multiple challenges our young people face.
#EmpathyEducation
#EmpathyEducation
The more we read about our world, the more connected we feel to it. Books spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and remind us that even small actions can lead to big change.
📚 Which book will inspire the way you protect our planet? Find the full booklist on our website #EmpathyActionMonth
📚 Which book will inspire the way you protect our planet? Find the full booklist on our website #EmpathyActionMonth
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The more we read about our world, the more connected we feel to it. Books spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and remind us that even small actions can lead to big change.
📚 Which book will inspire the way you protect our planet? Find the full booklist on our website #EmpathyActionMonth
📚 Which book will inspire the way you protect our planet? Find the full booklist on our website #EmpathyActionMonth
This week we’re Protecting our Planet! How can you make your surroundings greener & healthier, connect with people, places or animals impacted by the climate crisis?
Become an empathy activist, find resources on our website & share how you’re taking part #EmpathyActionMonth
Become an empathy activist, find resources on our website & share how you’re taking part #EmpathyActionMonth
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
This week we’re Protecting our Planet! How can you make your surroundings greener & healthier, connect with people, places or animals impacted by the climate crisis?
Become an empathy activist, find resources on our website & share how you’re taking part #EmpathyActionMonth
Become an empathy activist, find resources on our website & share how you’re taking part #EmpathyActionMonth
It’s the final week of #EmpathyActionMonth and we’re focusing on Protecting Our Planet!
Get involved and:
🌱 Make things greener
🌍 Learn & connect
♻️ Choose kinder habits
Get your resources today & Do Something that Matters!
Get involved and:
🌱 Make things greener
🌍 Learn & connect
♻️ Choose kinder habits
Get your resources today & Do Something that Matters!
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
It’s the final week of #EmpathyActionMonth and we’re focusing on Protecting Our Planet!
Get involved and:
🌱 Make things greener
🌍 Learn & connect
♻️ Choose kinder habits
Get your resources today & Do Something that Matters!
Get involved and:
🌱 Make things greener
🌍 Learn & connect
♻️ Choose kinder habits
Get your resources today & Do Something that Matters!
What everyday action can you take to make the world a better place?
Amazing Lisa Thompson shares their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us & Do Something the Matters this November!
Amazing Lisa Thompson shares their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us & Do Something the Matters this November!
November 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What everyday action can you take to make the world a better place?
Amazing Lisa Thompson shares their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us & Do Something the Matters this November!
Amazing Lisa Thompson shares their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us & Do Something the Matters this November!
There's still time to register for our free LIVE event with @Konnie_Huq
📚 Protect our Planet: 25 November, 10.45 - 11.15am (online) 📚
Join Konnie as she discusses her Cookie series & inspires ages 7–11 to care for the environment
Sign up on our website!
📚 Protect our Planet: 25 November, 10.45 - 11.15am (online) 📚
Join Konnie as she discusses her Cookie series & inspires ages 7–11 to care for the environment
Sign up on our website!
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
There's still time to register for our free LIVE event with @Konnie_Huq
📚 Protect our Planet: 25 November, 10.45 - 11.15am (online) 📚
Join Konnie as she discusses her Cookie series & inspires ages 7–11 to care for the environment
Sign up on our website!
📚 Protect our Planet: 25 November, 10.45 - 11.15am (online) 📚
Join Konnie as she discusses her Cookie series & inspires ages 7–11 to care for the environment
Sign up on our website!
What everyday action can you take to make the world a better place?
Amazing @rashmiwriting.bsky.social their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate the #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us and Do Something that Matters across November!
Amazing @rashmiwriting.bsky.social their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate the #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us and Do Something that Matters across November!
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
What everyday action can you take to make the world a better place?
Amazing @rashmiwriting.bsky.social their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate the #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us and Do Something that Matters across November!
Amazing @rashmiwriting.bsky.social their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate the #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us and Do Something that Matters across November!
Caring for our community starts with understanding it. Through reading, we can explore different perspectives and discover new ways to show kindness and create positive change.
Which book will inspire the way you care for your community? Find the full booklist on our site
Which book will inspire the way you care for your community? Find the full booklist on our site
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Caring for our community starts with understanding it. Through reading, we can explore different perspectives and discover new ways to show kindness and create positive change.
Which book will inspire the way you care for your community? Find the full booklist on our site
Which book will inspire the way you care for your community? Find the full booklist on our site
This week we’re Caring for our Community! How can we explore the perspectives of local people to make a positive change in your community?
Become an Empathy Activist: read, create, connect & act
Explore free resources & share using #EmpathyActionMonth
Become an Empathy Activist: read, create, connect & act
Explore free resources & share using #EmpathyActionMonth
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This week we’re Caring for our Community! How can we explore the perspectives of local people to make a positive change in your community?
Become an Empathy Activist: read, create, connect & act
Explore free resources & share using #EmpathyActionMonth
Become an Empathy Activist: read, create, connect & act
Explore free resources & share using #EmpathyActionMonth
What everyday action can you take to make the world a better place?
Amazing Ashley Hickson-Lovence shares their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate the #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us and try the other activities across November & Do Something that Matters!
Amazing Ashley Hickson-Lovence shares their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate the #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us and try the other activities across November & Do Something that Matters!
November 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What everyday action can you take to make the world a better place?
Amazing Ashley Hickson-Lovence shares their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate the #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us and try the other activities across November & Do Something that Matters!
Amazing Ashley Hickson-Lovence shares their own Empathy Resolution as we celebrate the #EmpathyActionMonth.
Share your Resolution with us and try the other activities across November & Do Something that Matters!
This week we’re turning our empathy outward, to the people who make our communities thrive!
A thank-you note, a donation, or a small act of care can brighten someone’s day.
⭐️ Join us for Week 3 of #EmpathyActionMonth
A thank-you note, a donation, or a small act of care can brighten someone’s day.
⭐️ Join us for Week 3 of #EmpathyActionMonth
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This week we’re turning our empathy outward, to the people who make our communities thrive!
A thank-you note, a donation, or a small act of care can brighten someone’s day.
⭐️ Join us for Week 3 of #EmpathyActionMonth
A thank-you note, a donation, or a small act of care can brighten someone’s day.
⭐️ Join us for Week 3 of #EmpathyActionMonth
There's still time to register for our free LIVE event with Konnie Huq
📚 Protect our Planet: 25 November, 10.45 - 11.15am (online) 📚
Join Konnie as she discusses her Cookie series & inspires ages 7–11 to care for the environment
Sign up on our website!
📚 Protect our Planet: 25 November, 10.45 - 11.15am (online) 📚
Join Konnie as she discusses her Cookie series & inspires ages 7–11 to care for the environment
Sign up on our website!
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
There's still time to register for our free LIVE event with Konnie Huq
📚 Protect our Planet: 25 November, 10.45 - 11.15am (online) 📚
Join Konnie as she discusses her Cookie series & inspires ages 7–11 to care for the environment
Sign up on our website!
📚 Protect our Planet: 25 November, 10.45 - 11.15am (online) 📚
Join Konnie as she discusses her Cookie series & inspires ages 7–11 to care for the environment
Sign up on our website!
Happy Michael Rosen Day! 🎉 We admire his poems, stories, and energy spreading the joy of reading.
We are thrilled he's joining us later this month for the Raising Generation Empathy Conference
NICE!
Illustration: Katie Hickey
@ReadforGood @WalkerBooks
We are thrilled he's joining us later this month for the Raising Generation Empathy Conference
NICE!
Illustration: Katie Hickey
@ReadforGood @WalkerBooks
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Happy Michael Rosen Day! 🎉 We admire his poems, stories, and energy spreading the joy of reading.
We are thrilled he's joining us later this month for the Raising Generation Empathy Conference
NICE!
Illustration: Katie Hickey
@ReadforGood @WalkerBooks
We are thrilled he's joining us later this month for the Raising Generation Empathy Conference
NICE!
Illustration: Katie Hickey
@ReadforGood @WalkerBooks
Final tickets remaining for Raising Generation Empathy!
Join leading experts to explore research, share strategies, and shape the future of empathy education.
🎟️ Secure your ticket today
🎟️ Secure your ticket today
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Final tickets remaining for Raising Generation Empathy!
Join leading experts to explore research, share strategies, and shape the future of empathy education.
🎟️ Secure your ticket today
🎟️ Secure your ticket today
This week is all about supporting friends & family
Become an Empathy Activist: read, create, connect & act
Explore free resources & share your journey using #EmpathyActionMonth - tag us & add your ideas to our nationwide board 🌍
Become an Empathy Activist: read, create, connect & act
Explore free resources & share your journey using #EmpathyActionMonth - tag us & add your ideas to our nationwide board 🌍
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This week is all about supporting friends & family
Become an Empathy Activist: read, create, connect & act
Explore free resources & share your journey using #EmpathyActionMonth - tag us & add your ideas to our nationwide board 🌍
Become an Empathy Activist: read, create, connect & act
Explore free resources & share your journey using #EmpathyActionMonth - tag us & add your ideas to our nationwide board 🌍
It’s week 2 of #EmpathyActionMonth & this week we’re Supporting Friends and Family.
This week is all about better understanding those closest to you – linked to Anti-Bullying Week.
Get your FREE resources today!
This week is all about better understanding those closest to you – linked to Anti-Bullying Week.
Get your FREE resources today!
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It’s week 2 of #EmpathyActionMonth & this week we’re Supporting Friends and Family.
This week is all about better understanding those closest to you – linked to Anti-Bullying Week.
Get your FREE resources today!
This week is all about better understanding those closest to you – linked to Anti-Bullying Week.
Get your FREE resources today!
For Anti Bullying Week, we're teaming up with @kidscape for this fantastic LIVE author event.
Join Margaret McDonald and Ashley Hickson-Lovence as they discuss young men and the power of connection, emotions and friendship.
🗓️ 10 November, 11-11.45am
📍 Online, FREE
🗓️ 10 November, 11-11.45am
📍 Online, FREE
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
For Anti Bullying Week, we're teaming up with @kidscape for this fantastic LIVE author event.
Join Margaret McDonald and Ashley Hickson-Lovence as they discuss young men and the power of connection, emotions and friendship.
🗓️ 10 November, 11-11.45am
📍 Online, FREE
🗓️ 10 November, 11-11.45am
📍 Online, FREE
📣 Do Something that matters this #EmpathyActionMonth
We have an array of FREE resources available for you to dive in to and download. From our Action month guide, BRILLIANT author videos, to practical activities.
Visit our website to find out more
We have an array of FREE resources available for you to dive in to and download. From our Action month guide, BRILLIANT author videos, to practical activities.
Visit our website to find out more
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣 Do Something that matters this #EmpathyActionMonth
We have an array of FREE resources available for you to dive in to and download. From our Action month guide, BRILLIANT author videos, to practical activities.
Visit our website to find out more
We have an array of FREE resources available for you to dive in to and download. From our Action month guide, BRILLIANT author videos, to practical activities.
Visit our website to find out more
We’re Growing Our Happiness! Join us for #EmpathyActionMonth explore wellbeing, creativity & connection.
🎥 Author videos
📚 Booklists
🎨 Creative prompts
Download FREE resources & share what you create!
🎥 Author videos
📚 Booklists
🎨 Creative prompts
Download FREE resources & share what you create!
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We’re Growing Our Happiness! Join us for #EmpathyActionMonth explore wellbeing, creativity & connection.
🎥 Author videos
📚 Booklists
🎨 Creative prompts
Download FREE resources & share what you create!
🎥 Author videos
📚 Booklists
🎨 Creative prompts
Download FREE resources & share what you create!
When we care for our own wellbeing, we care better for others
This week we’re Growing Our Happiness for #EmpathyActionMonth
Download your FREE resources today and Do Something That Matters
This week we’re Growing Our Happiness for #EmpathyActionMonth
Download your FREE resources today and Do Something That Matters
November 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
When we care for our own wellbeing, we care better for others
This week we’re Growing Our Happiness for #EmpathyActionMonth
Download your FREE resources today and Do Something That Matters
This week we’re Growing Our Happiness for #EmpathyActionMonth
Download your FREE resources today and Do Something That Matters
Join author @nicolamorgan for a 90-min session exploring how empathy-rich books can transform relationships education. Gain practical strategies to help young people build empathy, emotional literacy, and stronger connections.
4 Nov, 4pm - 5.30pm, online
Book your ticket today
4 Nov, 4pm - 5.30pm, online
Book your ticket today
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join author @nicolamorgan for a 90-min session exploring how empathy-rich books can transform relationships education. Gain practical strategies to help young people build empathy, emotional literacy, and stronger connections.
4 Nov, 4pm - 5.30pm, online
Book your ticket today
4 Nov, 4pm - 5.30pm, online
Book your ticket today
In a world that feels like it’s crumbling, empathy gives us strength!
Join A.M. Dassu & other powerful speakers at Raising Generation Empathy this November, exploring how developing empathy in young people gives them the tools to create a compassionate, brighter future.
Join A.M. Dassu & other powerful speakers at Raising Generation Empathy this November, exploring how developing empathy in young people gives them the tools to create a compassionate, brighter future.
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
In a world that feels like it’s crumbling, empathy gives us strength!
Join A.M. Dassu & other powerful speakers at Raising Generation Empathy this November, exploring how developing empathy in young people gives them the tools to create a compassionate, brighter future.
Join A.M. Dassu & other powerful speakers at Raising Generation Empathy this November, exploring how developing empathy in young people gives them the tools to create a compassionate, brighter future.
With the National Year of Reading 2026 ahead, it’s time to go all in!
Join us this November for Raising Generation Empathy, and help shape an agenda for change.
Book your ticket today
Join us this November for Raising Generation Empathy, and help shape an agenda for change.
Book your ticket today
October 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
With the National Year of Reading 2026 ahead, it’s time to go all in!
Join us this November for Raising Generation Empathy, and help shape an agenda for change.
Book your ticket today
Join us this November for Raising Generation Empathy, and help shape an agenda for change.
Book your ticket today