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 dene.mullen, 8 November, 2022

Salary negotiation – a guide for faculty members

Tips for university faculty on negotiating salary

In the age of inflation, increased competition and an emphasis on adjunct faculty roles, knowing how to effectively negotiate your salary is key

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 4 November, 2022

Mix technology and personal contact to support students

A sophisticated algorithm and a simple phone call have proved to be a formula for student retention. And it’s not stopping as the pandemic recedes, says Jonathan Powles

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3minutes

By dene.mullen, 4 November, 2022

Using the ‘pick three’ method to avoid burnout in higher education

Using the pick three method to reduce HE burnout

One can accomplish only so many tasks in a given day, so try selecting three from five designated priorities and ensuring they are nurtured, says Sandy Jones

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne, 27 October, 2022

What universities can do to support their autistic employees

Image showing different individuals with different ways of perceiving the world

Institutions can take simple steps to ensure autistic staff are properly supported to succeed, as Jennifer Rudd explains

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton, 26 October, 2022

Collective voices, zero tolerance

Universities can use their ability to engage with students to effect cultural change, as the Bystander Intervention initiative to combat sexual abuse has shown. Louise Crowley explains how they did it

By dene.mullen, 20 October, 2022

In the search for work-life balance, going part-time could provide an answer

Part-time work could be a great option for work-life balance

James Derounian makes the case for part-time work, particularly as academics advance in their careers – and gives tips on how to begin the transition and make a success of it

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4minutes

By dene.mullen, 12 October, 2022

What must leaders consider as they develop permanent remote work policies?

University leaders need to create policy for permanent remote work

Most agree that remote working is here to stay, so developing thoughtful and effective policy will be critical to ensure that students are served and institutions thrive

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4minutes

By dene.mullen, 11 October, 2022

What I learned from nearly getting cancelled

Being the subject of student complaints was a very difficult experience for all involved – one that I am trying to learn from

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4minutes

By dene.mullen, 10 October, 2022

Universities must do better at bridging the gap between diversity and belonging

Universities must bridge the gap between diversity and belonging

Lillian Nave outlines the three key interventions required for universities to help diverse students learn about, accept and participate in each other’s worlds

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4minutes

By dene.mullen, 6 October, 2022

Building emotional resilience is not creating a generation of ‘snowflakes’

Building emotional resilience in students is a key goal

Many students arrive at university adept at navigating challenging situations. Julia Downes explains how to leverage and add to these skills for positive and validating results

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4minutes

Mental health and well-being