Health and well-being

Wellness advice for university academics and staff to help them support student well-being, manage workloads, avoid burnout and build resilience and emotional stability

By kiera.obrien, 18 March, 2024
The neurodiversity movement has made great strides, but out-of-date, ableist language is still prevalent, even in academia. Carrie Ballantyne advises us to think about the words we use
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 8 March, 2024
As an early-career academic, how can you juggle teaching and researching while also prioritising self-care? Callum Russell shares his reflections on striking a balance
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 1 March, 2024
Student affairs departments, often the heartbeat of campus life and well-being, can significantly influence the personal and professional development of women university students. Here, Frances Keene looks at proven ways to nurture and support female students
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 27 February, 2024
In times of stress and uncertainty, university leaders must model calmness, clarity and confidence in their ability to respond to and recover from challenges, writes Sonia Alvarez-Robinson. Here, she offers practical strategies based on her own experience
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 21 February, 2024
Rising costs of college leave many students struggling to afford higher education. And we know that enhancing the affordability of going to university is critical for realising students’ potential and elevating lives and livelihoods for generations to come, writes Matt Holt
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3minutes