Supporting schools in Northamptonshire with print for a student led conference on social media and wellbeing

Brandprint UK recently supported the For Students by Students Social Media Conference, organised by the Global Ambassadors at Quinton House School and held at Northampton Saints.

The student led conference brought together students and expert speakers for a day of talks, discussion and shared learning exploring the growing influence of social media on young people’s confidence, identity and wellbeing.

Students from schools across Northamptonshire attended the event, which examined one of the most significant forces shaping how young people communicate, form identity and experience the world around them today.

Exploring the influence of social media on young people

Social media platforms now play a major role in how young people communicate, build identity and experience the world around them. The conference explored both the opportunities and challenges created by these platforms while encouraging students to think critically about how they interact with digital spaces.

Throughout the day students heard from a range of speakers and specialists who shared insight into how digital platforms can influence confidence, behaviour, identity and wellbeing.

Topics explored throughout the conference included:

• How social media influences confidence and self image

• Understanding what is real and what is curated online

• The role of influencers and online influence

• Digital footprints and online identity

• The positive role digital communities can play in supporting wellbeing

• How young people can build healthier relationships with technology

Speakers included Caroline Strawson, founder of The Mental Wellbeing Company, alongside Dr Catherine Knibbs, Matthew PC Addoah and Kayvan Bryan, who shared professional insight and encouraged open discussion with students throughout the day.

A conference led by students

What makes the conference particularly distinctive is that it is organised and led by students themselves.

The Global Ambassadors at Quinton House School developed the programme to encourage open conversation about how social media is experienced by young people today and to create a platform where students could learn from both experts and each other.

The event brought together schools, speakers and organisations from across Northamptonshire to encourage greater understanding of how digital platforms are shaping the experiences of young people today.

Supporting the event through print

Brandprint UK supported the conference by producing the official event programme, helping provide a clear guide to the day’s sessions, speakers and discussions for students and teachers attending.

Printed materials such as conference programmes play an important role in helping events run smoothly and ensuring that key information and ideas are communicated clearly to attendees.

Supporting events like this is an important part of how Brandprint UK works with schools and organisations across the region, helping bring educational events, conferences and school initiatives together through high quality printed materials.

The event was also supported by organisations including Tollers Solicitors, Blenheim Schools, CS2 Chartered Surveyors and West Northamptonshire Council, helping make the conference possible and extend its impact across schools in the county.