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 kiera.obrien, 23 September, 2024

Plant the seeds for a rewarding balance between family and academia

Children plant and water growing plants
Balancing the demands of family life and higher education can feel as daunting as starting a garden from scratch. But with careful planning, consistent care and the right tools, you can cultivate a thriving environment where both areas of your life flourish
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 23 September, 2024

Building trust to support researchers’ mental health

Trust concept
Principal investigators should know what challenges to trust their research team may face at each stage of a project – from team building to post-project collaboration – so they can focus support effectively
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 16 September, 2024

How to navigate your first steps into leadership

A woman stands up in front of a boardroom table
Moving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition. Kingsley O. Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leader
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3minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 11 September, 2024

Five steps to prevent student disengagement

Student receiving guidance from a teacher
Follow this educator's action plan to ensure students at risk of dropping out of their studies feel supported to get back on track
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 28 August, 2024

Supporting parent academics through staff networks

working mother at laptop with toddler
The power of a combined voice can make working life easier for university faculty and staff with children. Here, Judith Lock lays out the challenges of mixing parenthood with academia and how networks lead to more family-friendly campuses
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4minutes
Mental health and well-being