<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Empathy Week ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empathy Week delivers a global annual schools programme that uses the power of film to develop the skill of empathy in students across 40 countries.]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/thecommonthreadblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:28:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.empathystudios.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Teaching Empathy Matters More Than Ever – Lessons from Empathy Week 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's blog offers a thoughtful reflection from Camilla at Atelier 21 on how Empathy Week 2025 shaped learning across their school community. Her piece highlights the impact of students engaging with real stories, exploring new perspectives, and discovering empathy as a practical, teachable skill. It’s inspiring to see how Atelier 21 has woven empathy into their curriculum and culture, and we simply love seeing the thoughtful ways schools are integrating empathy into learning.]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/why-teaching-empathy-matters-more-than-ever-lessons-from-empathy-week-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691c832ccf1100bb61d78b62</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35160a_f20cb27697744da8b5e2d3bdcb61cf02~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Simmonds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Different Way Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the world feels heavy and conversations grow tense, empathy can be the skill that changes everything. It’s not about excusing harm or agreeing with every perspective, but about recognising the human experience behind words and actions. By pausing before reacting, reframing anger into curiosity, and refusing to reduce people to stereotypes, we open the door to connection even when we don’t see eye-to-eye. In moments of conflict, empathy helps us imagine a different way forward. ]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/a-different-way-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cbe900b71c8fd10d922529</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35160a_9e4d32f491cc426abbbbe4e97bab1c30~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Simmonds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Algorithm Gets It Wrong: Why Empathy Must Power the Future of A.I ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A.I systems often amplify human bias, with real‑world consequences. From Cephas Williams’ disturbing A.I experience to Geoffrey Hinton’s warnings, this piece explores why empathy and diverse perspectives are vital to creating technology that genuinely represents and serves everyone.]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/when-the-algorithm-gets-it-wrong-why-empathy-must-power-the-future-of-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6881f6a46ab2534c7bfe47f6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e794ab_9c2bb97a0e7144418a269c45721bca6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Simmonds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Difficult Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[“ Understanding does not equate to agreement. It means listening with the intent to rehumanise .” — Ed Kirwan When the world feels...]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/navigating-difficult-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6864f7796c8ef9ead5e595bb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e794ab_3c2a591732354ad2a3d832873cded075~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Simmonds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The School Library – A Gateway to Empathy? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intro by Empathy Studios: At Empathy Studios, we believe empathy is at the heart of education  and that school libraries are a vital...]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/the-school-library-a-gateway-to-empathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684b02d36aae2fe61c9a7291</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e794ab_8689083399b34c0ebacc02086aac6780~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Simmonds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving from Extra to Essential: Embedding Social and Emotional Learning into the curriculum. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intro by Empathy Studios: At Empathy Studios, we believe social and emotional learning (SEL) should be woven into the fabric of...]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/embedding-social-and-emotional-learning-into-the-curriculum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6819e9af0ac880cb1663ffb1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 07:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e794ab_3222c4c8a1094bfa94f1f575c0c43732~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Simmonds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret to Teaching Empathy? Leaning On Experiences, Not Explanations. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we receive feedback from teachers about our Empathy Week events, it’s an opportunity for us to reflect and refine. Some teachers...]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/the-secret-to-teaching-empathy-leaning-on-experiences-not-explanations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6819c9f630aede3a8625ed1a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e794ab_7a66a2da29744bbbb89729a1e5f69f3c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ed Kirwan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parenting is tougher now, but that’s no excuse for not trying.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intro by Empathy Studios: In a world where technology often competes for young people’s attention, developing empathy can take many...]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/parenting-is-tougher-now-but-that-s-no-excuse-for-not-trying</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6800d79bc1ce7b3097feb6c7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e794ab_15a12b9ce9b24cf7b3b38ed16f526f3f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Simmonds</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Civilisational Suicide?”: The Misunderstood, The Misrepresented and The Right-Wing Takeover of Empathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pictured: Elon Musk and Donald Trump Lately, empathy has become a point of political contention. While empathy is recognised as a...]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/civilisational-suicide-the-misunderstood-the-misrepresented-and-the-right-wing-takeover-of-empa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f519852dbeaa202d7274ce</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:42:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e794ab_e5cdf07ad05b4c06b97726a2b5bb260d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anisha Vadher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From ‘Adolescence’ to Action: Using Storytelling to Build Empathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Image rights belong to Netflix) The Power of Perspective Adolescence . Everyone is talking about it. Empathy? Not so much. Netflix ’s...]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/from-adolescence-to-action-using-storytelling-to-build-empathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e2bd9f89f652c76e84d05b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e794ab_59b099ed882e4feb9542e57952e4cde7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anisha Vadher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empathy – The Most Valuable Skill for Winning The Traitors?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spoiler alert: This post contains insights into series 3 of The Traitors UK. Proceed with caution if you’re not caught up! I’ll admit it:...]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/empathyinthetraitors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6787c2265e226189af4eb41e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e794ab_ebfb13b5c2ec4edcba6fcf6140e2d082~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anisha Vadher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Unexpected Skill You Need to Thrive in 2030 (Hint: It's Not AI)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future lies in human skills more than you think ]]></description><link>https://www.empathystudios.com/post/unexpected-core-skill-of-empathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6787c396bde086d2c18d159b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:28:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4bd9d5_f3c6000cc84646edb9d6f261cb1f1e3c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_512,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anisha Vadher</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>