University student life

How to support students beyond the classroom, in all facets of university life. Here you'll find resources to direct student services, foster well-being, support a rich extracurricular offering and build inclusive campus communities and student societies. 

By kiera.obrien, 30 September, 2024

How to help a student in mental health distress

A student hugs her knees while talking
Students are vulnerable to mental health struggles, and exam time can be especially stressful. Here’s how to help in an emergency and offer long-term support for those with ongoing issues
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 30 August, 2024

First-day-of-term tips: a checklist

Teacher sitting at his desk in an empty classroom waiting for his students
Here are some steps to take to ensure the first few weeks of term go smoothly for yourself and your students
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 24 July, 2024

How student learning communities support professional development

Colleges of Advanced Studies at Semmelweis University
An effective way to nurture talent is to enable not only individual but also community learning. Here’s how the Hungarian system of colleges for advanced studies helps to train medical professionals who are also well versed in social issues
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 17 July, 2024

Making sport accessible to everyone on campus

Group of young people in a gym
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
University student life