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Once upon a Stranger: The science of how small talk can add up to a big life

Once Upon a Stranger – Dr Gillian Sandstrom’s New Book

Gillian is a wonderful person with truly fascinating research. I first came across her work when I began exploring ways to reduce social isolation and loneliness in communities. Her studies provide compelling evidence that something very simple—talking to strangers—can have a meaningful and positive impact on

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Happy to Chat: Wishing You a Merry Christmas! 🎄

As the festive season fills the air with joy, warmth, and the spirit of connection, we at Happy to Chat want to take a moment to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! This time of year is all about togetherness, kindness, and those simple moments of connection

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Uxbridge is Happy to Chat

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Uxbridge Happy to Chat video! This video captures the essence of our mission—to bring people together, foster connections, and create a friendlier community in Uxbridge. We hope it inspires you to join us at one of our

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Professor Suraksha Gupta comes to support the event

We are a registered charity now.

Hello Everyone, We have some great news to share: Happy to Chat is now officially registered as a non-profit organization in the UK (Charity number: 1209938)! You can find us on the Charity Commission website (https://www.gov.uk/gover…/organisations/charity-commission). 😁 Our mission is simple: we promote conversations and communication

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Research and Practice by Dr Gillian Sandstorm

Have you heard about our latest Research and Practice workshop?  Another spectacular event held at Brunel University. We’re thrilled to share few insights, and it’s clear: Brunel is Happy to Chat is a hit among our students and staff, fostering a warm and welcoming community for

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Smile and Say Hi

In a world where loneliness has become a prevalent concern, communities all over the world are stepping up with initiatives to foster human connection. Recently, Luleå, a Swedish city, launched a heart-warming campaign encouraging locals to combat loneliness simply by saying “hi.” You can read more

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