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, 10 January, 2025

Why academics are losing sleep

Woman sleeping at desk
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?

Older students at their desks at a university
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, 20 December, 2024

Let’s embrace compassionate pedagogy for a more humane academy

An educator comforts a distressed student
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 Eliza.Compton, 7 December, 2024

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

change concept
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