Northampton based print company 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 RFC.

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

Exploring the influence of social media on young people

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

Social media platforms 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. It also encouraged young people to think critically about how they interact with digital spaces.

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

Students explored a range of themes throughout the conference, including:

• How social media influences individuals
• The positives and opportunities created by social media
• Understanding what is real and what is fake online
• The role of influencers and online influence
• Digital footprints and online identity
• Making connections through online communities
• The impact of social media on mental health and wellbeing

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

Student led conference bringing schools together

What makes the conference 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. It also created a platform where students could learn from both experts and one another.

Brandprint UK supported the event by producing the official conference programme. The programme provided 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. They also ensure key information and ideas are communicated clearly to attendees.

A spokesperson from Brandprint UK said
“It was a privilege to support a conference led by students and focused on an issue that affects so many young people. Creating space for open discussion about social media and wellbeing is incredibly important.”

The conference brought together schools, speakers and organisations from across the county. It encouraged conversation, understanding and greater awareness of how social media shapes the experiences of young people today.