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Reading Time: 5 minutesThe MPA RESPECT Employee Network will be hosting a number of lunch time sessions throughout October to celebrate Black History Month. Please contact Helen or Saf for more information. Contact details can be found at the end of this blog. Black History Month is an annual celebration that originated in the United States in 1926 […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe International Day of Older Persons is celebrated every year on 1 October. First established by the United Nations in 1990, the day recognises the contribution that older people make to society and shines a spotlight on issues affecting ageing populations worldwide. This year’s international theme is “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery year on April 22nd, people around the world unite to celebrate Earth Day, a global event dedicated to environmental awareness and action. Since it started in 1970, Earth Day has grown into a worldwide movement advocating for the protection of our planet and a sustainable future. Over the years, this movement has led to […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesEaster is one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world, symbolising renewal, hope, and joy. Traditionally observed as a Christian holiday and being the most important festival in the Christian calendar, it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter has also become a cultural celebration marked by various traditions, including festive meals, egg […]
Reading Time: < 1 minute On Thursday 10th April, the MCPS continued its centenary celebration with the official launch of its commemorative book, which documents the rich history of MCPS in print for the first time. Through anecdotes and interviews with key industry figures, the book charts a century representing songwriters, composers and publishers during a profound period of […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe MPA celebrates Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day in April 2025 How managers can support staff on the Autism Spectrum As managers, making small adjustments and creating an autism-friendly workplace can make a huge difference to autistic employees. It is important to understand that even the smallest adjustments can be […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes April is Autism Awareness Month, with World Autism Awareness Day observed annually on 2nd April. Established by the United Nations in 2007, this internationally recognised day was created to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now, more than 17 years later, the global movement has evolved beyond awareness, focusing on acceptance, appreciation, and […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesEid al-Fitr, known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a significant Islamic holiday marking the conclusion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. In 2025, Eid al-Fitr is anticipated to commence on the evening of March 30th, with celebrations continuing into the next day. However, the exact date may vary […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesRamadan is the holy month in Islam, characterised by prayer, fasting, reflection and community. Ramadan is determined by the sightings of the moon, this year it is expected that Ramadan will begin on the evening of 28 February. Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a time for focusing on […]
Reading Time: 2 minutes The MPA is lending its support to the ‘Make It Fair’ campaign, which calls on the Government to protect the creative industries in the age of generative AI. The campaign was launched to raise awareness among the British public about the serious threat posed to the creative sector by generative AI […]