Today is University Mental Health Day, an opportunity to get the UK talking about student mental health and working together to make mental health a university-wide priority.
TASO (Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education) has published the recording of their recent event launching research into LGBTQ+ student mental health.
The Learning and Work Institute has published an article highlighting their Driving Change in Higher Education project, which is working with 25 universities to develop and embed support for young adult carers whilst studying.
Wonkhe has published an article about the implications for students and disability services following the decision to remove non-specialist spelling and grammar software from DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) funding.
An academic has written an article about transition and induction for commuter students, and a commuter student makes suggestions for improving belonging.
Academics from London South Bank University and the University of Northampton have written an article about how students can be financially disadvantaged because they aren’t eligible for universal credit.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have published a report about how to implement reasonable adjustments and mitigating circumstances for doctoral education.
A psychology lecturer from the University of East London has written an article outlining five tips for understanding what brings you joy outside of work.
HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article about how staff can advise and support students if they’re using AI (artificial intelligence) to find a work placement during their studies.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) is looking for volunteers to join its working groups for the development of a new standard on suicide prevention.
TASO (Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education) has published a report highlighting the mental health difficulties LGBTQ+ students experience.
The University of Bristol has published new research about understanding the barriers and possibilities for refugees wanting to access UK higher education.
A Students’ Union Officer has published an article discussing the challenges faced by commuter students due to rising transportation costs and unreliable services.
The OIA (Office of the Independent Adjudicator) has published resources about student complaints to the OIA concerning harassment and sexual misconduct.
The Office for Students has published a recap from their session at Universities’ UK event on tackling harassment on the E6 condition and sexual misconduct survey.
Advance HE has published a new competency framework developed by the HEMHIT (Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce) for responding to students in distress.
AMOSSHE Conference 2024 keynote speaker Dr Monika Nangia has written an article highlighting the power of storytelling to improve leadership opportunities for women of colour in higher education.
The President of Surrey Students’ Union has written an article about reasonable adjustments, which responds to another article about universities creating too many adjustments.
INTO Global, a recruitment organisation for international students, has published research which has found that visa delays are significantly impacting international students’ experiences.
A Digital Learning Developer at the University of the West of England Bristol has written an article about the potential of educational podcasts for supporting commuter students to develop their employability skills.
The UK government Department for Education has published a summary of responses from a recent consultation about NMH (non-medical help) for disabled students.
A senior lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University has published an article about a perceived shift in commuter students outnumbering traditional residential students, and how providers can support these students.
Lawyers at Mills and Reeve have published an article about the importance of managing data flows in higher education, including within a Student Services setting.
The Bubble has published an article highlighting the increasing number of university students falling victim to scams, particularly rent fraud and fake side-hustle jobs on social media.
A senior staff member at University of Glasgow discusses their approach to supporting Jewish and Muslim students and staff during conflicts in the Middle East.