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Mental health and well-being Advice on effective mental health support for students and staff. Find out how universities and academics can 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 for overworked academics.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. How can we help students manage frustration and build resilience ?
Help students not to become discouraged by poor exam results by instilling a growth mindset , helping them plan their time and encouraging self - reflection
THE podcast : how can universities ensure students are safe and supported ?
A discussion of universities ’ duty of care towards students , from tackling sexual misconduct to ensuring they feel supported in their studies
Around or against the clock : time management tips for higher education teachers
Careful lesson planning , understanding your universities ’ support services and accepting mistakes will all save you time as a university educator . Here , John Weldon …
Welcome ! Now what ?
A course induction can be more than an information - giving session in the student welcome timetable . It can introduce students to the practice of reflection on …
To trigger - warn or not to trigger - warn : that is the question
An instructor subjectively defines what they consider triggering , so how useful are they and how can we get trigger warnings right ?
What do students want from higher education ?
Student satisfaction runs much deeper than excellent academic credentials . Find out how to attract new intake by focusing on what they really want from the university …
Why your students aren ’ t speaking up in lectures
When the risk of putting their hand up and giving an answer is greater than the benefit , students will remain silent . Here are strategies to encourage them to …
Five ways to make higher education more accessible to neurodivergent people
By making workplaces more neurodivergent - friendly , we can improve the environment for everyone . Here are five ways to do it
Build healthy resident student communities with restorative practice
The integration of restorative practices within student residential communities can have a transformational impact
Building a parent - friendly campus : practical considerations
Including parents in the academic experience can help build a stronger campus community and set students on a path towards success
How to help a student in mental health distress
Students are particularly vulnerable to mental health struggles , and exam time can be especially stressful . Here ’ s how to help in an emergency and how to offer long - term …
Educate to empower your students and prevent harassment
To make campus safer , why not teach first - year students the principles of harassment prevention ? Here ’ s how
How universities can better support Gypsy , Roma and Traveller students
More students from Gypsy , Roma and Traveller communities are entering higher education . But what can universities do to better support their needs ?
Three ways to support the post - pandemic mental health of Generation Z
Post - pandemic , students are still struggling with their mental health . Here are three ways to help
Plant the seeds for a rewarding balance between family and academia
Balancing the demands of family life and higher education can feel as daunting as starting a garden from scratch . But with careful planning , consistent care …
Building trust to support researchers ’ mental health
Principal investigators should know what challenges to trust their research team may face at each stage of a project – from team building to post - project collaboration – so …
Childcare for students and academics needs resources and relationships
Handling a challenging academic workload along with parenting responsibilities is complicated . Support , connection to resources and access to reliable childcare …
What universities can do to help academics with caring responsibilities
Higher education institutions can help their employees balance the demands of family responsibilities with work – here ’ s how
How to navigate your first steps into leadership
Moving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition . Kingsley O . Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leader
Balancing books and babies : empowering graduate - student parents
Juggling academics with family responsibilities is complicated . Barbara Hoopes shares advice on supporting and empowering graduate students who are parents
Five steps to prevent student disengagement
Follow this educator ' s action plan to ensure students at risk of dropping out of their studies feel supported to get back on track
The art of balance : tips for primary carers in higher education
The dual role of primary caregivers and higher education professional is a delicate balancing act . Here are some strategies for juggling two very demanding …
‘ What colour is your English ? ’ Linguistic racism ’ s impact on faculty of colour
Linguistic racism doesn ’ t just affect international students – it can hurt the mental health of staff too . Here ’ s how we can combat it
Supporting parent academics through staff networks
The power of a combined voice can make working life easier for university faculty and staff with children . Here , Judith Lock lays out the challenges of mixing …
Science - backed mental health techniques for students ’ well - being
University students have long struggled with academic pressure , social media demands , economic challenges and career uncertainty . This technique …
Deepfakes are coming for higher education . What can we do to prepare ?
Deepfakes are easier than ever to make , leaving students and academics vulnerable to cyberbullying , reputational damage and educational integrity . Here ’ s how to be …
How Mozart and the arts can help students feel less awkward
Music and dance give the post - Covid cohort low - stress opportunities to face each other in potentially antagonising – even agonising – set - ups . …
What self - determination theory can do for post - pandemic college students
Incoming university students are more stressed , anxious and distracted than ever . Here ’ s how to support their psychological needs
Are you ready to be an invested mentor ?
The ‘ invested mentor ’ model takes mentorship beyond process and logistics . In this model , an effective relationship is based on connection rather than …
Create healthy relationships between faculty members for the benefit of everyone
When staff members at an institution work together amicably , student performance improves , a collaborative environment forms and the academic …
Universities need to act now to bridge the Gen Z gap
Many educators are still struggling to harness the talents of Generation Z and help set them up for employment . Just a few key business changes can make …
Universities need to remember the true value of education
The sector ’ s focus on cost - effectiveness is overshadowing educational opportunities . Samar Abdelazim Ahmed argues for a redefinition of success
Let ’ s kindle the fire for discovery in our students
In his new book ‘ Mindset Matters : The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth ’ , Daniel R Porterfield explores how to spark a heat - seeking search for knowledge …
Managing empathy fatigue as a teacher
While not technically in the job description , academic professionals support their students with recognising and working through their mental health issues
Making sport accessible to everyone on campus
Fitness and sport programmes are not only for elite athletes . Here , Phil Malatesta offers advice for how to maximise students ’ opportunities for movement and physical …
Walking the tightrope towards tenure
Achieving a permanent academic position requires a deft juggle of research , teaching and service . Here , Cheong Fan offers advice on how to keep your balance
An introvert ’ s guide to networking
For academics , networking can greatly enhance your career . But if the very idea fills you with dread , Yalinu Poya offers her advice for putting yourself out there
Ways to seamlessly build breaks into your working day
Regular , tailored breaks will not only make your workdays manageable but will lead you towards increased productivity , creativity and overall job satisfaction , …
Emerging leaders , your universities need you
When a university is undergoing transformational change , emerging leaders are crucial for translating strategy into action . Zo ë Allman and Gary Souter share their …
Infertility is a private struggle that requires open and supportive solutions
With infertility on the rise , is it time for universities to consider how they support staff struggling with fertility ? Devon Oakley - Hogg shares a first - hand account of her …
Teach the skills required for a future we can ’ t yet imagine
Times are changing too quickly for any of us to accurately predict what the future employment market will look like . But we can still prepare our students . Hajer …
Research shouldn ’ t cause trauma – let ’ s find a better way
How can we conduct research and share results without affecting the well - being of those around us ? Eileen Harkess - Murphy advocates for a trauma - informed approach
For the future of higher education , we need to educate the whole student
In this extract from his book ‘ The Learning - Centered University ’ , Steven Mintz lays out his vision of higher education ’ s future , and proposes a new way of …
To build resilience , we need to embrace failure in the classroom and beyond
Let ’ s redefine failure by changing the way we teach , assess and support students and staff . Ibham Veza , Mhadi A . Ismael and Taib Iskandar Mohamad outline how
Where ’ s Hector ? How a scavenger hunt helps first - year students explore the university campus
A collaborative discovery activity has benefits that go beyond simply helping new students get to know the university grounds . It fosters belonging and fun – and …
Buddy system : creating community through writing
Is a writing group or partner an effective antidote to post - pandemic isolation during doctoral education ? Lena Steveker and Laura Spadon explain how to put a forum …
Building kindness into an institutional culture
Advice on how to ground humanity in institutional practices , structures and policies to holistically support faculty and staff
Informal networking and how to meet people on campus
Belonging is not just a result of being in a place – nor it is the sole preserve of students . For university faculty , it comes from chance encounters , small gestures and stepping …
Transforming mental health in South African universities : the promise of AI chatbots
Artificial intelligence can offer promise for student mental health services in Africa . AI - driven chatbots can provide a nonjudgemental , readily available , cost - effective …
Recognising and dealing with bullying on college campuses
It ’ s not realistic to expect all contempt to instantly vanish when you respond , but it will certainly persist if you don ’ t respond , writes Elizabeth K . Englander
