Guidance and frameworks
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Newcastle University
A collection of resources produced as part of the Brighter project, including a project report and workshop content.
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Clinical governance for mental health services
Newcastle University
This clinical governance guidance, published by the University Mental Health Advisers Network, was adapted from a document originally produced by Dr Lucy Robinson as part of the Mental Health Challenge Competition project led by Newcastle University.
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The University of the West of England, Bristol
In collaboration with student minds, UWE Bristol have developed a toolkit to offer practical support to those leading on student co-production development.
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London South Bank University
A collection of resources created by or on behalf of the Unite Students Living Black at University Commission to support institutions in improving Black students’ university experiences.
Reports, academic papers, and evaluation
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University of Oxford
A report including a literature review and information on research undertaken in relation to the Peer Support Programme for postgraduate research students.
Case studies
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Workshop to help overcome barriers to effective support case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
A workshop asking postgraduate research students and staff to share their experiences and suggestions to address the question 'What stops universities supporting PGR mental health and wellbeing effectively?'
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Courage Festival public statement case study
University of East Anglia
A resource setting out the recommendations that have developed from the Courage project.
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Mental health impact assessment case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
Development of a system for assessing new policies and processes for their potential impact on the mental health and wellbeing of postgraduate research students and staff.
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Postgraduate research Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
The establishment of a postgraduate research Mental Health and Wellbeing coordinator role with responsibility for a range of activities in this area.
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Courage Festival case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
A festival to culminate and share the work of the Courage project, with a focus on public engagement.
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Improving student mental health through partnerships
University of Liverpool
This project worked to develop a sustainable framework for an integrated approach between universities and the NHS. It offered seamless referral pathways and, supported by a clear risk management strategy, shared protocols that clearly specified the responsibilities of partner agencies.
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Enhancing student mental health through innovation and partnership
University of Birmingham
This project created a hub of qualified therapists and volunteers. It used their knowledge of mental health to provide brief, therapeutic interventions for students in comfortable, safe spaces.
Example student-facing resources
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Keele and Staffordshire University
A collection of resources to support effective transitions into, through and out of higher education, produced by a project that took a whole community approach to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students.
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