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Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson wins Charity Award for Opening up about Cyber Bullying and Mental Health Struggles

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6 years ago

September 26, 2019

Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has received a charity award after sharing details of her personal struggles with cyber bullying and mental health.

The young star had been subjected to severe online bullying over a long period of time and was driven to the point of complete despair, feeling that suicide might have been the only option she had. Fortunately, Nelson came through her ordeal and has been working to use her own negative situation to help and improve the lives of others who might be going through something similar.

The anti-bullying nonprofit group Cybersmile commended the singer this month for sharing heartbreaking details of this difficult moment in her life while raising awareness of just how big of an impact cyberbullying and internet abuse can have on people’s mental health.

She recently collaborated with the BBC to make a documentary about her experience of cyberbullying and trolling which became the most watched program in Britain on BBC 3. Viewers hailed the program, with many suggesting that it should be shown in schools to educate young people about the dangers and real-world effects of cyber bullying and online harassment.

The documentary explores her personal journey of rehabilitation, where she talks about the online abuse that she received and how it affected her. The Little Mix star hopes that by sharing her own story, it might prevent anyone else that is being affected by bullies or trolls from considering the same extreme lengths she did when she felt that she couldn’t take the abuse anymore.

The Cybersmiler of the Month title awarded to Jesy has previously been given to stars including Tom Hanks, Dwayne Johnson, Lorde and Taylor Swift. The charity award is given out each month, seeking to recognize and reward people that undertake acts of kindness or make an extra effort to enhance the lives of others.

With cyberbullying being a relatively new phenomenon, the long-term effects of the problem are largely unknown but evidence has shown that even short-term cases can lead to anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm and suicide.

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Swiss International University Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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3 weeks ago

November 8, 2025

Jenny Jackson

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.