In this session, Cardiff University and Newcastle University presented their progress on standardising student mental health data through Wales’ Severity Index and Reason Codes (SevRes) and Newcastle University’s Impact Measurement Scale (IMS).
In this session, the University of Edinburgh showcased a multi-university collaboration piloting the Reduce Digital Distraction (ReDD) workshop that highlighted its impact on student wellbeing and focus, and explored how it could be delivered effectively by non-expert facilitators across higher education institutions.
In this session, Danny Mirza explored how Generative AI can help tackle key challenges in Student Services, including inefficiencies, communication hurdles, and resource constraints.
In this session, the University of Chester discussed aspects of a pilot project by the university as a means of enabling students to showcase digital certificate accolades to prospective employers.
The UK Department for Education Student Support Champion team, headed by Professor Edward Peck, has published a report about the future trends that will change higher education in England.
The new Netflix series Adolescence is unsettling, and rightly so. It lifts the lid on the complex, often hidden world of teenagers navigating life online. For many viewers, it’s a wake-up call. For us, it’s a reality we’ve been working to address for years.
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.
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.
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.
An academic at Durham University has published an article about their research exploring how student influencers are filling the gap for student support services.
NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) has published a report as an actionable guide for Student Affairs professionals about the current state and future directions of AI in the sector.
HEMHIT (Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce) has published a range of case studies from various UK providers showcasing the development and implementation of compassionate communications.
Jisc has published a report about a pilot project at Northumbria University, where they used data to predict student wellbeing and identified opportunities to help vulnerable students.
Wonkhe has published an article discussing the potential of using learning analytics to predict student wellbeing and target mental health interventions. It highlights that analytics can help target support, but students must still choose to engage with services.
This session discusses a partnership between Solutionpath StREAM and Symplicity Advocate to bridge teaching and learning departments with Student Services.
This session explores the development of a Trusted Emergency Contact option at enrolment to support interventions with students who have disengaged from their studies or are at risk.
This session discusses a whole institution approach to wellbeing, tackling the challenge of size, scale and visibility by way of inclusion and empowerment for all students, colleagues and stakeholders.
This webinar, presented in partnership with TASO (Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education), discusses the Student Mental Health Evidence Hub.
On 21 November 2023 AMOSSHE's Executive Director John Bloomfield and Senior Policy and Research Officer Sam Boyle attended a Universities UK event called Student experience in higher education: Mental health and wellbeing. Here's Sam's feedback from the event.