Questions of meaning are not only for leaders, academics, or those in positions of influence – they are questions we all encounter. They shape the stories we consume, the conversations we have, and the way we understand the world around us.
The Big Ideas
The Big Ideas
Understanding the big ideas that shape our world helps us engage with the important issues that influence our communities and society.
The World and Me
What brings meaning to your life?
The World and Me brings together stories, ideas, and perspectives from around the world to explore what it means to be human.
In a world where people are increasingly divided, we believe meaningful conversations begin with curiosity, openness, and a willingness to understand perspectives different from our own.
Join The World and Me as we explore life’s biggest questions through inspiring stories and conversations about meaning, purpose, identity, and what it means to live well.
The Places
Much more than a travel blog, our interest in seeking out meaningful places and cultures is to bring the holistic flavour of ideas, people and places together. We will seek out opportunities to draw important reflections from the places that we visit and get inspiration from the world around us.
The Founder
Sara is the co-ordinator of The World and Me. Sara has been a teacher and speaker into Philosophy, Religion and Ethics in a range of contexts over the last 15 years. Sara has travelled all over the world across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and North America in diverse environments. She loves to travel and explore the world and she loves to think about the big meaningful questions of life.
Degrees:
BEd, Education and Religious Studies (Queens University Belfast).
MSc, Philosophy, Science and Religion (The University of Edinburgh).
MA, War Studies (Currently studying at King’s College London).
Sara is available for speaking in a range of contexts, tutoring or consultancy in areas that relate to her studies and experiences.
The Contributors
Tara Van Der Vliet is a co-host for the upcoming Series 2. News on Series 2 coming soon! Behind the scenes, Grace Stevenson is our lead content checker, focusing on the Articles section of the website.
Tara Van Der Vliet
Contributor
Tara worked as a hospital pharmacist in Queensland, Australia for five years before moving to the UK in 2023. In the UK she worked for the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association across multiple projects. Within this role, Tara has had a range of experiences and responsibilities including leading and co-ordinating the Commonwealth Year of Youth Webinar Series, hosting the Global Health Webinar Series and co-delivering workshops for various health professionals in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Nepal. She worked within the education team to develop and deliver further educational packages for pharmacists across the globe.
Tara has also worked for OCCA, the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, as the Student Engagements Co-ordinator and is a board member for Neighbours Aid, a charity based in Queensland, Australia. She has experience in various cultures including throughout Africa, Asia and the Pacific, as she has travelled extensively within the humanitarian space as well as through Christian ministry. Tara has a range of interests, but nothing gives her as much joy as the next travel adventure.
Tara has returned to Australia to work as a hospital pharmacist in this next season but will keep adventuring with us.
Grace Stevenson
Content Checking Team
Miss Grace Stevenson has been teaching English and English literature for over 15 years. She acquired her Batchelor of Theology and English (2.1. Hons) degree from Queens University Belfast and then completed her PGCE in the University of Ulster. She has attained several master’s in education modules, including Factors Affecting Literacy and Teaching Students Online.
Grace has experience teaching in grammar, secondary and comprehensive sectors and held several management positions including Literacy co-ordinator and Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator.
Grace is currently the Head of English in Wellington College Belfast Grammar School.
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