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 miranda.prynne , 14 January, 2025

Yes, empathy can be taught – here’s how

Medical professional talking to a female patient
Find out how evidence-based methods can be used to provide empathy training, bringing huge potential benefits for healthcare outcomes and busting the myth that it can’t be taught
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 10 January, 2025

Why academics are losing sleep

Woman sleeping at desk
Struggling to balance academic life with healthy sleep habits? Whether it’s a well-placed nap or giving grant writing a rest, this science-backed guide will help scholars, teachers and administrators get their full eight hours
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 2 January, 2025

How can universities encourage active ageing?

Older students at their desks at a university
As life expectancies rise, universities must prepare to welcome more older students. Here are some ways to ensure institutions are inclusive spaces for these learners
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5minutes
Mental health and well-being