Mental health and well-being

Advice on effective mental health support for students and staff to create a happier, healthier campus. Find out how universities and academics can promote well-being, 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 and healthy habits for overworked academics and students.

By Laura.Duckett , 28 May, 2025

Make your Freshers’ Week activities sing

A student with a guitar surrounded by others smiling
Songwriting sessions, treasure hunts and biscuit decorating are among the creative Freshers’ Week activities that help students build self-confidence, connect with others and ease the transition to university life
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2minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 21 May, 2025

How to put joy at the centre of the university library

Exterior of the Newman Library at Virginia Tech
The role of the university library is poised for re-evaluation – not just as an academic hub but as a space where connection, belonging and access can come alive in everyday ways. Pro tip: cake and dogs help. Kayla McNabb explains
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 20 May, 2025

‘Resilience isn’t innate – it is a skill that can be learned’

Asian college students
Core aspects of university life – education, encouragement and experience – are key to cultivating belonging and resilience in students. Here, Paulin Straughan explains how a framework of programmes and activities brings them together
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 8 May, 2025

Common barriers to belonging and how to overcome them

Academics chatting
Belonging in higher education goes beyond access – it’s about feeling seen, valued and supported. This resource explores the barriers that prevent true inclusion and offers ways to create a more welcoming academic culture
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4minutes
Mental health and well-being