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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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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University of Lincoln
Resources to support you in running an emotional fitness and self-care workshop.
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University of Lincoln
Resources to support you in running a looking ahead after further education workshop.
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University of Lincoln
Resources to support you in running a skills workshop, focusing on time management, prioritising and procrastination.
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University of West London
A toolkit designed to contribute to the scalability and sustainability of the project by sharing experiences and lessons learned, disseminate the activities developed so far, and to support in developing culturally competent interventions.
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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.
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Positive Digital Practices resource hub
The Open University
A resource hub produced by Positive Digital Practices, including a Pedagogies Library, ways to support students to develop study confidence, wellbeing curricula, and best practice assessment guidance for part time, commuter, distance and mature students.
Reports, academic papers, and evaluation
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Understanding Student Mental Health Inequalities: Part-time, distance learner and commuter students
The Open University
A report exploring the experiences of part-time, distance learner and commuter students. Inspired and co-produced by the Positive Digital Practices student panel.
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Participatory digital approaches to embedding student wellbeing in higher education
The Open University
A paper presenting the digital ‘Wellbeing Pedagogies Library’ at the University of Warwick and the ‘Mental Wellbeing in Distance Learning’ project at the Open University.
Case studies
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Norwich Bioscience Institutes postgraduate research placement case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
Work by a postgraduate researcher to develop a survey examining attitudes toward research culture and community at Norwich Bioscience Institutes and develop an event series to build community through knowledge exchange.
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Faculty of Science postgrad placement case study
University of East Anglia
Work undertaken by a postgraduate researcher to explore factors affecting mental health and wellbeing and how these are dealt with by supervisors and the university.
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Faculty of Social Sciences postgraduate research placement case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
Workshops designed and run by a postgraduate researcher to explore publication skills and what research culture means to postgraduate research students.
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Faculty of Arts and Humanities PGR placement case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
A description of work undertaken by a postgraduate researcher to explore the evidence around positive working environments, what workspace means to research students, and how these findings might inform future decisions on space allocation.
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University of Suffolk postgraduate research placement case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
A programme of work undertaken by a postgraduate researcher to develop a research culture and community among postgraduate research students.
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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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The Lakeside View postgraduate research blog (PDF)
University of East Anglia
Aims and outcomes of a blog written by and for postgraduate research students
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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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Action learning case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
Action learning training for postgraduate research students to encourage peer support and learning as part of their personal and professional development.
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Yoga for the mind case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
A course on yoga and mindfulness techniques as tools for promoting wellbeing during the research process as part of personal and professional development.
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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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Supervisor support package case study (PDF)
University of East Anglia
Development of resources, workshops, and measures to support supervisors in understanding mental health and wellbeing and how to support this for their supervisees.
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University of East Anglia
The development of a network for postgraduate research students employed as associate tutors to share their experiences and discuss topics particularly relevant to their roles as associate tutors.
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University of Lincoln
This project implemented digital interventions to support students in their transition from school or college into university. It embedded a student co-production model to allow student ownership of the design of digital resources and tools, as well as in their evaluation.
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A peer education project for sustainable improvements in student transitions
University of Sussex, Mental Health Foundation
For this project, the University of Sussex and Mental Health Foundation worked with students to co-produce five workshops delivered by students. The result was a peer education programme aimed at improving student transitions.
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Collaborative approaches between higher education and the NHS to support student mental health
University of the West of England, Bristol
To improve student support for students, this project established partnerships between higher education providers and the NHS in five cities. It developed a toolkit of practical advice to assist other regions in developing similar partnerships.
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Co-creation to develop culturally competent mental health support for students
London South Bank University
This case study explores how London South Bank University (LSBU) used a co-creation approach to develop proactive and preventative interventions with Black students, for Black students.
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University of Bradford
This case study explores how the University of Bradford used digital innovation and student-led initiatives to encourage South Asian students to engage with mental health provision.
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‘Just like me’: Supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ students through creative activities
University of Central Lancashire
To support the mental health of LGBTQ+ students, the University of Central Lancashire developed the Creative Mental Health Framework (CMHF), a multi-disciplinary programme of creative initiatives led by students, academics and partners.
Example student-facing resources
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University of Plymouth
A series of workshops designed and delivered by postgraduate researchers.
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Improving student mental health through partnerships project
University of Liverpool
Information on the U-COPE: Self-Harm service and the U-CAN: Psycho-Social Education skills groups.
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Trust me I'm a student podcast
The University of the West of England, Bristol
Led by the University of Manchester, as part of the Student Mental Health Partnerships project led by UWE Bristol, student partners discuss best practice in regards to student coproduction. Sharing experiences of what it is, why it works and the empowerments students have found as a result.
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University of Lincoln
A podcast created by students, for students where hosts discuss different topics each episode, from budgeting to deadline and time management to homesickness.
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University of Lincoln
YouTube channel featuring videos from students, discussing their own experiences and offering advice for their peers.
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Transitioning into higher education
University of Lincoln
A webpage about transitioning into higher education along with videos about what prospective students can anticipate as they enter university.
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University of Sussex
The #BehindtheBooks university campaign aims to help students talk about their mental health, realise when they're struggling, provide tips on ways to cope, and normalise the ups and downs of university life.
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U OK? Peer education workshops
University of Sussex
U OK? Is a series of student-designed and student-led workshops.
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University of West London
The University of West London teamed up with current students and members of the community to create specific support groups for Black, Asian and ethnic minority students. The groups explore how racial and cultural stressors influence mental health and wellbeing, and suggest ways to manage these challenges.
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University of West London
Video recordings of a series of wellbeing and mental health chats, hosted by the ‘People Like Us’ project and involving partners from West London NHS Trust.
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The Black Students Mental Health Project
London South Bank University (LSBU)
A collection of mental wellbeing resources, including blogs, podcasts and videos, which have been created by the Black community within London South Bank University (LSBU) in partnership with Good Thinking.
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Black students' peer mentoring handbook
London South Bank University (LSBU)
A guide created by South Bank Students’ Union as part of the Black Students Mental Health Project on how to make the most of participating in a mentoring programme for Black students.
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OfS Black Students Mental Health Project @LSBU
London South Bank University (LSBU)
A series of podcasts run by students. The episodes provide advice about how to manage mental health, wellbeing and challenges as an LSBU student. The series reflects the aims of the Black Students Mental Health Project at LSBU.
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Black students: The mental health impact of racialised experiences
London South Bank University (LSBU)
A guest blog by the Black Students Mental Health Project at London South Bank University (LSBU). It addresses issues that affect the mental health of Black students at LSBU, and contains practical advice for coping with these challenges.
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OfS Black Students Mental Health Project @LSBU
London South Bank University (LSBU)
The YouTube channel of the Black Students Mental Health project at LSBU.
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ACM Guildford
Many Hands provides a peer-to-peer mentoring service for students seeking early intervention support for their mental health and wellbeing. It is designed for students who are mature, or from Black, Asian or ethnic minorities, or studying a creative subject.
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St Mary's University
A programme for undergrads who are the first in their family to attend university or are studying without other forms of familial support. It was co-created with students with lived experience of studying without various forms of familial support.
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UCLan
A video series created by students at UCLan exploring aspects of student mental health.
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