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 Laura.Duckett, 25 July, 2024

Managing empathy fatigue as a teacher

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While not technically in the job description, academic professionals support their students with recognising and working through their mental health issues
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 17 July, 2024

Making sport accessible to everyone on campus

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Fitness and sport programmes are not only for elite athletes. Here, Phil Malatesta offers advice for how to maximise students’ opportunities for movement and physical activity
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 15 July, 2024

Walking the tightrope towards tenure

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Achieving a permanent academic position requires a deft juggle of research, teaching and service. Here, Cheong Fan offers advice on how to keep your balance
By kiera.obrien, 8 July, 2024

An introvert’s guide to networking

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For academics, networking can greatly enhance your career. But if the very idea fills you with dread, Yalinu Poya offers her advice for putting yourself out there
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 4 July, 2024

Emerging leaders, your universities need you

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When a university is undergoing transformational change, emerging leaders are crucial for translating strategy into action. Zoë Allman and Gary Souter share their experience of leading on curriculum change
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5minutes
Mental health and well-being