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, 14 January, 2025

How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers

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How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Here’s how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision

By Eliza.Compton, 11 January, 2025

Can non-assessed creative play help students develop confidence and critical thinking?

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Supporting and enhancing students’ drawing skills improves not only their visual communication but also their mental health and well-being. Chris Wright and Zoë Allman offer low-stakes ways to use creativity to build community

By Eliza.Compton, 10 January, 2025

Why academics are losing sleep

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Struggling to balance academic life with healthy sleep habits? Whether it’s a well-placed nap or giving grant writing a rest, this science-backed guide will help scholars, teachers and administrators get their full eight hours

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 2 January, 2025

How can universities encourage active ageing?

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As life expectancies rise, universities must prepare to welcome more older students. Here are some ways to ensure institutions are inclusive spaces for these learners

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 23 December, 2024

Four ways to enhance the postgraduate student experience

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Postgraduate students are our future colleagues – let’s put ourselves in their shoes. Here are four ways to help your PhD students thrive in higher education

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien, 20 December, 2024

Let’s embrace compassionate pedagogy for a more humane academy

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How can we bridge the compassion gaps in the day-to-day experiences of students and staff in higher education? Kathryn Waddington and Bryan Bonaparte offer their solutions – and warn of the challenges we’re still facing

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien, 16 December, 2024

How higher education can lead the way in refugee resettlement

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Higher education has an important role to play in the global refugee crisis. Here’s how a national initiative resettled refugees and helped them continue their education in their new home

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett, 12 December, 2024

We need to get to know our international students better

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To create inclusive classrooms for international students, we must address bias and challenge assumptions. Here’s how

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2minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 11 December, 2024

Principles of Indigenous leadership and self-care in the academy

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Indigenous leadership requires resilience, humility and self-awareness. These 10 principles offer a guide to cultivating wellness and fostering a supportive community

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 7 December, 2024

Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing change

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In preparing for their careers, students need skills to manage the demands that a changing world will place on their internal and external lives. These five stages aim to help them develop adaptability, resilience and psychological growth

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3minutes

Mental health and well-being