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 , 13 April, 2023

I’m finally ready to admit that I’m an academic who suffers from depression

I’m opening up because those of us hounded by mental health issues should not have to add fear of job loss and stigmatisation to our list of concerns, says James Derounian

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 13 April, 2023

Generation Z presents new challenges for medical education

Depressed student hiding face on arms in front of laptop

Digitally savvy and adapted to rapid change, this cohort of future doctors needs emotional support and help managing expectations and setbacks

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 12 April, 2023

The four-day week in higher education: can we make it work?

With a culture of overwork eroding well-being among UK university staff, could a four-day working week be part of the solution? Rushana Khusainova looks at whether this mode of working is feasible in higher education

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 11 April, 2023

You’re not alone: tips to help academics avoid social isolation

Middle-aged woman with laptop looking out office window

Connections with colleagues matter – without them, support during periods of reappointment, promotion or tenure can feel tenuous. And those unwritten expectations of collegiality become opaque, explains Karen Z. Sproles

By dene.mullen , 31 March, 2023

Five steps for creating the ideal home office

With more and more academics and staff working from home, Pablo A. Torres outlines some of the areas to consider to make it a comfortable, productive experience

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3minutes

By dene.mullen , 28 March, 2023

What LGBTQ+ allyship means in academia

Allyship for LGBTQ+ in academia and universities

Being a queer person who very much appreciates allyship and who tries to be a good ally to others has taught me a few things, says Lucas Lixinski

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4minutes

By sara.custer , 27 March, 2023

Students learn better on caring campuses – here’s how to create one

Teaching the whole student and promoting authenticity will instil belonging on your campus and combat the social isolation that so many students face, says Kim Samuel

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 24 March, 2023