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, 18 October, 2024

Welcome! Now what?

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Young female student in a lecture hall
A course induction can be more than an information-giving session in the student welcome timetable. It can introduce students to the practice of reflection on short- and long-term goals and what they want to achieve, writes Marianne Savory
By kiera.obrien, 15 October, 2024

What do students want from higher education?

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Students hold up signs in the shape of speech bubbles
Student satisfaction runs much deeper than excellent academic credentials. Find out how to attract new intake by focusing on what they really want from the university experience
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 8 October, 2024

Why your students aren’t speaking up in lectures

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Mature age female student with hand up in lecture theatre
When the risk of putting their hand up and giving an answer is greater than the benefit, students will remain silent. Here are strategies to encourage them to participate in class
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 30 September, 2024

How to help a student in mental health distress

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A student hugs her knees while talking
Students are particularly vulnerable to mental health struggles, and exam time can be especially stressful. Here’s how to help in an emergency and how to offer long-term support
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5minutes
Mental health and well-being