Mental health and well-being

Advice on effective mental health support for students and staff. Find out how universities and academics can 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 for overworked academics.

By kiera.obrien, 29 May, 2025

Three ways to address students’ climate anxiety

A globe on fire, belching smoke
While higher education has made progress with greener campuses and remote working, providing students with an education that can respond to the climate crisis will be more challenging. Here’s how educators can tackle climate anxiety
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5minutes
By kiera.obrien, 28 May, 2025

Build belonging, with or without a centralised campus

Students high five
How can young universities foster a sense of belonging in their students, given they may be operating across several different campuses? Here are some of the ways you can create community
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 28 May, 2025

Make your Freshers’ Week activities sing

A student with a guitar surrounded by others smiling
Songwriting sessions, treasure hunts and biscuit decorating are among the creative Freshers’ Week activities that help students build self-confidence, connect with others and ease the transition to university life
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2minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 21 May, 2025

How to put joy at the centre of the university library

Exterior of the Newman Library at Virginia Tech
The role of the university library is poised for re-evaluation – not just as an academic hub but as a space where connection, belonging and access can come alive in everyday ways. Pro tip: cake and dogs help. Kayla McNabb explains
By Eliza.Compton, 20 May, 2025

‘Resilience isn’t innate – it is a skill that can be learned’

Asian college students
Core aspects of university life – education, encouragement and experience – are key to cultivating belonging and resilience in students. Here, Paulin Straughan explains how a framework of programmes and activities brings them together
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4minutes
Mental health and well-being