An academic at the University of Nottingham has published an article about how AI is used by students to manage their wellbeing, and what providers can do to mitigate the risks attached to this new form of pastoral support.
An early career researcher at Durham University has published an article suggesting that minimisation of ‘freshers’ flu’ can increase the marginalisation of students with chronic health conditions.
Public Health Wales has published a student vaccinations and wellbeing communications toolkit for Welsh universities, colleges and further education providers.
PTSD UK, a charity which raises awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder, is offering new trauma-informed leadership training. It’s looking for organisations to join a free pilot this autumn.
Academics have published an article which outlines how Britain’s wellbeing has changed in the last 25 years in relation to mental health, nutrition, addiction and sex.
The Charlie Waller Trust is seeking feedback from university staff on their current wellbeing provisions, including any gaps or challenges they've experienced
On 17 June 2026 AMOSSHE Vice Chair Chris Warrington (Director of Student Experience and Support, University of Leeds) represented our members at an advisory board meeting for a collaborative pilot project about substance use led by the University of Salford and SOS-UK.
Academics at King’s College London have published a scholarly article highlighting the coping strategies Black undergraduate and postgraduate students employ in UK higher education when experiencing race-related stress.
The Head of Research and Engagement at UMHAN (University Mental Health Advisers Network) has published an academic article on the impact of Mental Health Advisers in supporting students with mental health conditions in higher education.
Dr Emma Maslin (Senior Policy and Research Officer) helps members understand and respond to policy changes in the higher education sector that impact the work of Student Services.
HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) and Advance HE have published an article on the recent findings from the 2026 Student Academic Experience survey.
On Wednesday 10 June 2026, Jill Stevenson (Robert Gordon University) attended a Student Mental Health Action Plan (SMHAP) delivery group meeting hosted by Scottish Government.
This session shares the research behind the Reduce Digital Distraction (ReDD) workshop, which identified personal and institutional digital challenges, and explores how "digital focus tools" can empower students to regain control.
The UK Government Department for Education (DfE) has announced plans to maintain the disability and mental health student premiums granted to English higher education providers, as part of the Strategic Priorities Grant.
This session explores the journey from institutional commitment to seamless delivery, showing why the 'human bridge' remains one of the most powerful drivers of student retention and how to create sustainable systems of support.
This session introduces the creation and ongoing development of the Higher Education Eating Disorder Network, established in late 2025 to strengthen consistency, collaboration, and standards of practice across institutions.
This session shares the learnings from a partnership programme that brought together education providers (further and higher education) and NHS services in Wales.
This session showcases a joint initiative developed between Disability Services and the Mental Health & Wellbeing Team, and aims to upskill practitioners to work more confidently and therapeutically with neurodivergent students.
On 27 March 2026, we responded to an inquiry looking into mental health support and services provided in education and community settings, available to children and young people up to the age of 25.
The Head of Law at the University of Salford has published an article assessing the effectiveness of existing frameworks to support student mental health in UK higher education.
Watch an inspiring conversation between Symplicity and sector experts on how universities can create more connected, inclusive, and student-centred support experiences.
As universities design structures for the upcoming 2026/27 academic year, discover how Randstad’s counselling network, comprehensive NMH provision, and strategic staffing secure service resilience and boost student retention.
Uwill was delighted to be accepted to present our poster at the recent Advance HE’s Mental Health in Higher Education conference in May 2026 to highlight best practices to help enhance support for diverse learners.
The Sutton Trust has published a report examining the connection between happiness, wellbeing, life satisfaction, and social mobility, and how this relationship is affected by education, geographical mobility and age.
Dr Emma Maslin (Senior Policy and Research Officer) helps members understand and respond to policy changes in the higher education sector that impact the work of Student Services.