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 Eliza.Compton, 21 February, 2024

Making higher education accessible for students with unmet financial need

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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
By Eliza.Compton, 20 February, 2024

How to support students when financial aid falls short

Young woman with US cash and mobile phone, financial difficulty
When students lack money for books, transport or even food, universities have ways to help them manage and stay on track with their studies. Jerry Price looks at strategies for assisting students in financial need
By Eliza.Compton, 15 February, 2024

Nourishing bodies and minds: the vital role of a student food pantry

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The rising costs of education and living expenses leave many students struggling to stretch their funds to cover basic necessities. In this landscape, the university’s student food bank can offer a lifeline, writes Isabelle Largen
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 13 February, 2024

How to support your staff during personal crises

Empathetic leadership
A little-discussed aspect of leadership is how to support faculty and staff during times of trouble. Here, Helen Norris offers advice for making space and effective communication
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 7 February, 2024

Strategies for cultivating academic resilience

Young black woman rubs temples at laptop, frustration
In a career that will make you question everything, challenge and failure are tools for moving forward, writes Andrew Stapleton. Here, he offers techniques to build resilience after setbacks
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3minutes
Mental health and well-being