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 Eliza.Compton , 19 May, 2023

Making male athletes key players in preventing sexual assault on campus

American football team starting a new play

Young sportsmen have the influence to shift campus attitudes away from rape culture and misinformation towards accountability and support for survivors. A US-wide programme aims to empower them to do so

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5minutes

By dene.mullen , 19 May, 2023

We must help HDR students experience a sense of community and belonging

Group activities can help HDR student belonging

A University of Adelaide team on what can be done to enhance community for higher degree by research students and how to ensure they see this culture from the outside

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 17 May, 2023

Five simple ways to make your classroom more LGBTIQ+ friendly

From encouraging the use of pronouns for all to utilising the power of narrative, Lucas Lixinski marks IDAHOBIT day by offering tips on LGBTIQ+ inclusion

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5minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 15 May, 2023

Creating an environment where staff and students feel comfortable sharing their pronouns

Illustration of young people in different coloured tops illustrating pronoun use

Using the correct pronouns is a key part of respectful communication – so where do we begin with creating a university environment where sharing pronouns becomes a natural part of our workplace culture?

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 11 May, 2023

A ‘grocery store’ model can help your campus food bank reduce waste

A move from pre-packed hampers can make university food banks more efficient and the space more welcoming – and build a stronger community. Erin O’Neil offers tips for switching to a grocery-store model

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4minutes

By sara.custer , 28 April, 2023

Lead by example and share your failures

Normalised failure depicted in a baby bird learning to fly

Rejection is part of academic life. Leaders should share their own stories of failure to help others through theirs, says Tracy Nevatte

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 25 April, 2023

What happens when we can’t help a student when they need us most?

Young woman sitting under grey sky with head in hands

The job of university personal tutor is not nine-to-five, and academics in support roles are fallible and don’t always get it right. Catherine Lee shares advice for those times from personal experience

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 21 April, 2023

Careers services: how to prepare graduates for workplace abuse

Careers services must prepare students for workplace abuse

University career services must do a better job of helping students identify and manage psychological abuse following entry into the labour market

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 21 April, 2023

Understanding compassion fatigue and how to prevent it

A tired looking man at his laptop rubbing his eyes

Tips and strategies for reducing compassion fatigue among university faculty and staff

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 20 April, 2023

Look after the intangibles and the metrics will look after themselves

Illustration of hands raised with hearts in the palms

Unmeasurable elements such as enthusiasm, belonging and motivation are valuable parts of the university experience. Sue Lee looks at ways to embrace these intangible assets

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4minutes

Mental health and well-being