Advance HE has published a new competency framework developed by the HEMHIT (Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce) for responding to students in distress.
The President of Surrey Students’ Union has written an article about reasonable adjustments, which responds to another article about universities creating too many adjustments.
AMOSSHE member Plinth House is running several online training events in the spring for Student Services professionals, and is offering an 10% discount for AMOSSHE members on its standard individual attendee rate.
Academics from Student Minds and Durham University have published a journal article detailing the experiences of Student Services and academic staff in supporting student mental health.
The Department of Health and Social Care has published a report exploring the health opportunities and challenges faced by city populations in England.
The NHS and multiple related sector organisations have worked collaboratively to publish an updated vaccine communications toolkit for universities and other higher education settings.
On 4 December 2024 Senior Policy and Research Officer Emma Maslin attended the 5 Years of the University Mental Health Charter webinar by Student Minds. Here's Emma's feedback from the event.
An academic at the University of Salford has written an article outlining three legal reforms aimed at improving how providers respond to prevent student deaths by suicide.
UHMAN (University Mental Health Advisers Network) and sector partners have published a report sharing insights and practical recommendations to enhance the relevance of mental health and wellbeing with students.
Student Minds has published a collection of documents including research and evaluation, insights, and developments from the UMHC (University Mental Health Charter) Framework, Programme, and Award.
Wonkhe has published an article reviewing the compassionate communications principles published as part of the outputs of HEMHIT (Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce).
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.
The Conversation has published an article about research suggesting that the mental health of graduate students is decreasing due to increases in tuition fees.
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. Here’s Emma’s update about current policy priorities for autumn 2024.
The UK government Department for Education’s HEMHIT (Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce) has created guidance on compassionate communication in higher education.
Cibyl has published a report about student mental health. It shares findings about an increase in students experiencing difficulties related to their finances, mental health and more.
The Conversation has published an article about the rise of scabies in university settings, including advice about how to identify scabies and what treatment can be taken.