Mental health and well-being

Advice on effective mental health support for students and staff to create a happier, healthier campus. Find out how universities and academics can promote well-being, protect their campus community from spiralling stress, minimise the risk of burnout and build resilience - from institutional practices that create a culture of care to personal self-care tips and healthy habits for overworked academics and students.

By Eliza.Compton , 24 April, 2026

‘AI should support student services, not impersonate them’

Woman talking into smartphone, AI as student support
Are universities ready for GenAI in student support? When chatbots seem to offer a scalable, cost-effective way to meet rising demand for student support, universities need to consider how to shape their use without outsourcing care or increasing risk
By kiera.obrien , 21 April, 2026

Find the courage to teach collaboratively

One mountain climber helps another over a ridge
Teaching has never been a solitary endeavour, but it can be lonely. Here’s how to nurture collaborations with your fellow educators that will help everyone grow
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 21 April, 2026

Four ways to strengthen the PGR community and sense of belonging

Research students having coffee
The doctoral experience doesn’t have to be isolated. Here, Maisha Islam and Natasha Palmer share four recommendations to enable an inclusive, collaborative research culture and communities for postgraduate researchers
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 17 April, 2026

Recognise the human side of doctoral study

A PhD supervisor speaking to her student in her office
By listening with compassion, normalising uncertainty and helping students break down large tasks into small steps, supervisors can support PhD students with both the academic and emotional demands of their studies, says Bhawana Shrestha
By Laura.Duckett , 16 April, 2026

Start with men: universities must do more on menopause education

A female academic at her desk with her head in her hand
Universities have the research capacity, the educational mission and the moral obligation to lead on menopause education. It is time for men in academia to step up, drive the conversation and share the burden, writes Mark Butterick
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5minutes
Mental health and well-being