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, 20 February, 2024

How to support students when financial aid falls short

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Young woman with US cash and mobile phone, financial difficulty
When students lack money for books, transport or even food, universities have ways to help them manage and stay on track with their studies. Jerry Price looks at strategies for assisting students in financial need
By Eliza.Compton, 13 February, 2024

How to support your staff during personal crises

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Empathetic leadership
A little-discussed aspect of leadership is how to support faculty and staff during times of trouble. Here, Helen Norris offers advice for making space and effective communication
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 7 February, 2024

Strategies for cultivating academic resilience

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Young black woman rubs temples at laptop, frustration
In a career that will make you question everything, challenge and failure are tools for moving forward, writes Andrew Stapleton. Here, he offers techniques to build resilience after setbacks
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3minutes
Mental health and well-being