Movember

This month, the corridors of ISN have been decidedly fuzzier than usual. As you can see, the gents pictured here bravely downed their razors, cultivating a spectacular (and occasionally questionable) array of facial furniture to raise awareness for Movember. But while the chins were bristling, the feet were busy too; our wider staff team embarked on a massive virtual trek, racking up enough steps to walk all the way to Berlin and beyond. It has been a month of sore soles and warm upper lips, all in the name of tackling men’s health issues head-on.

Of course, behind the banter and the bristles lies a vital purpose. Movember shines a spotlight on some of the biggest health crises facing men today. By starting these conversations, the movement aims to help men live happier, healthier, and longer lives—ensuring that checking in on a mate or booking a doctor’s appointment becomes just as routine as the morning shave (once November is over, at least).