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 Eliza.Compton, 4 June, 2024

‘Creative writing can be as impactful as an academic paper’

Grassroots initiatives can promote visibility of marginalised groups, self-expression and community, writes Emily Downes. Here are her key tips from running a creative writing competition to mark LGBTQ+ History Month

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 30 May, 2024

Can well-being programmes attract world-class talent to an institution?

Aside from competitive compensation, research support and faculty development, how can a university attract the best faculty candidates? Ron Fricker outlines two programmes that meet the recruitment challenge head-on

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 28 May, 2024

The vital role of a faculty senate in higher education

In the intricate ecosystem of a university, the faculty senate allows for democratic governance and academic integrity. Here, Joseph S. Merola explains why establishing this body is not an option but an imperative

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 23 May, 2024

From prams to postgraduate degrees: how universities can support student parents

A woman sits at a laptop with a small toddler on the desk next to her

Educators play a crucial role in getting student parents the support they need. Mia Burleigh, drawing on her own experience, offers seven tips

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 3 May, 2024

How to choose an app that will encourage reporting of sexual violence on campus

Young woman on couch with pillow looking at phone

Responsible technology can enhance university responses to gender-based violence reports. Here, Heather Flowe and Laura Stevens share what to look for and demand when choosing an app or platform

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 2 May, 2024

Using reflective practice to support postgraduate studies in the biosciences

Small-group workshops create space for postgraduate researchers to share ways to manage stress, impostor syndrome, feelings of isolation and student-supervisor relationships. Here’s how to set up a programme

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 1 May, 2024

The everyday tools you can use to alleviate public speaking anxiety

Research shows that people regard death as less terrifying than public speaking. Thomas Duke offers three ways to speak with confidence

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 30 April, 2024

Flip the script on criticism

Criticism is a part of academic life, but you can reframe your perspective to embrace feedback constructively. Tan Xiang Ren offers advice

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 22 April, 2024

In the cold, unforgiving environment of higher education, embrace the promise of spring

Just as the seasons transition from cold, harsh winters to vibrant springs, educators can navigate the challenges of higher education and find moments of growth and inspiration. John Sinclair shows how

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3minutes

By kiera.obrien, 17 April, 2024

Set sail on the choppy waters of grant proposals with the 3 Gs approach

A treasure map, compass and binoculars are laid out on a table

If securing research funding is like a budding pirate king navigating choppy waters in search of untold treasures, how can we build the resilience to keep journeying on? Peter Tay shows how

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4minutes

Mental health and well-being