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, 18 March, 2024

On the neurodivergent campus, language matters

A head made up of jigsaw puzzle pieces
The neurodiversity movement has made great strides, but out-of-date, ableist language is still prevalent, even in academia.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

How to balance teaching and research

A group of researchers discusses a prototype
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

Empowering ambition: student affairs’ role in supporting women students

Three young female college students
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

How to face adversity and change in higher education with resilience

Resilience concept
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
Mental health and well-being