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You can talk to a specialist money advisors by calling the Support Line on 08000 32 99 52. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Financial and money issues accounted for over 28 per cent of calls to our Support Line this week. We can support you if you are going through a tough time because of issues around money and finances, you can talk in confidence to our trained advisors.

February is Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month.

Taking place every year, the month celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.

Organisers aim to "celebrate its diversity and that of the society as a whole" and encourage everyone to see diversity and cultural pluralism as the positive forces that they are and endeavour to reflect this in all we do."

With some universities being threatened by redundancies, and others experiencing either pay or recruitment freezes, it can seem a very difficult time for those looking at the current academic job market.

So, whether you are looking to move jobs, advance your career or change your workplace you'll need to be able to stand out from the crowd. Here are some ideas that could help.

Update your CV

At CUSN, we take our policy of confidentiality - and the anonymity of those who contact us - very seriously.

As Valentine's Day creeps close - and we celebrate Cupid having struck or wonder when he will - our minds turn to matters of the heart.

But it's not just our romantic fortunes that need looking after - we need to look after our physical heart, too, as well as our emotional wellbeing.

So this Valentine's give yourself the gift of a healthy heart and mind by following some of our tips!

There is a lot you can do to look after your emotional wellbeing:

Our Support Line has been busy this week, receiving or making over 50 calls.

Financial issues have topped the list for callers, accounting for over 27 per cent of calls.

There were over 300 factsheet views in the last fortnight. Several of the factsheets in the top five relate to dealing with difficult people in the workplace, making it the hot topic for our CUSN users.

Our InfoCentre contains nearly 500 factsheets on a whole range of topics, including dealing with difficult people. You can visit the online InfoCentre24 hours a day for advice, information and useful links. Take a look here.

Communication is at the heart of being a good teacher, lecturer or in any other position in post-school education. The relationships you form with staff, students, parents or governors can make all the difference to your job day to day and to your career in the longer term. Make it a priority to build and develop your communication skills – listening as well as talking!

How can I improve my communication skills?
Here are some tips that can help you to improve your interpersonal communication skills.

Our online InfoCentre contains around 500 factsheets on a whole range of topics, fromunderstanding stress to

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With the start of a new year are thoughts turn to resolutions. Why not make a resolution to take on a sporting challenge?

At College & University Support Network we have places in the Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon and the Edinburgh Marathon – and we are looking for runners to fill them and raise money for College & University Support Network. However time and places are running out.