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 Laura.Duckett , 21 October, 2026

The power of feedback to build belonging in online learning

A female student taking notes from her online class with other students and a teacher appearing in a gallery view on her screen
Connection in online learning does not happen accidentally; we must design and nurture it through feedback. Because good feedback conveys attention, recognition and care, write María de Lourdes Gómez Calvo and Estefannía Garza Tamez
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 21 October, 2026

How to establish a culture of care on campus

A staff member welcomes a student
One university found student retention greatly improved when it made a few tweaks to its campus environment, fostering a warmer and more connected culture. Here’s how
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 14 October, 2026

Who are you when you teach?

A teacher stands in front of class
Teaching isn’t just about activities and assessments – it’s about how we fill the different roles the job requires, personally and professionally. Here’s how to shape your educator identity
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 30 September, 2026

Three steps to introduce transfer students to career services

A student and careers advisor discuss options
Students who arrive at university midway through their studies often miss out on vital introductory courses, and the opportunity to discover the career services centre with confidence. Here’s how to remedy that
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4minutes
Mental health and well-being