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 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
By Eliza.Compton , 29 September, 2026

Why AI literacy must include supporting student – and faculty – well-being

Female student talking to chatbot
In embedding artificial intelligence into curricula without considering how it shapes students’ thinking, relationships and sense of self, educators risk switching one problem for another. Amy Allen and David Hicks offer an approach to help ensure well-being in the age of AI
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 23 September, 2026

How can we better support female autistic students?

Univerity students at their desks
Autism can manifest differently in women and girls. Learn how small changes, such as warning students before making changes to classroom layouts, can make all the difference
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 23 September, 2026

It’s time to stop celebrating resilience

A man at a desk rubs his forehead
When universities ask their staff to do more with less, is it really a test of individual fortitude? Rachelle McKay explains why we should stop praising endurance
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 11 September, 2026

Multilingualism is a strength in teaching

A university teacher answering a student's question
Language proficiency does not equal professional competence. Here’s how to use linguistic skills to teach and rethink what makes a good teacher
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 28 August, 2026

Stop making assumptions about students

A new students arriving at his accommodation with a box of belongings
By designing assumptions out of the welcome experience, we can better prepare students to navigate the transition to university. Kelly Edmunds and Lucy Kemp offer practical strategies
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4minutes
Mental health and well-being