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Latest news from the UK Healthy Universities Network
An independent evaluation report of the funding programme “the Mental Health Challenge Competition”.
A guide for universities on when and how to involve families, carers or trusted contacts when there are serious concerns…
A report from the AUDE examining the international evidence concerning the impact of campus spaces and places on student outcomes.…
A new Government UK Strategy, which includes a focus on behaviour change in higher education (see p49). Read more
This report presents findings of a national study examining working like in UK HEIs. Read more
University Mental Health Day brings together the university community to make mental health a university-wide priority and create ongoing year…
This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the implementation of HPU initiatives in Ibero-American universities.
This paper reports on a conceptual analysis of ‘student wellbeing’ and considers the impact of the ‘new normal’ on student…
The HEE National Education and Training Survey (NETS) 2020 runs throughout November (3rd-30th), with a new strapline – Let’s talk.…
Student Minds has launched Student Space to support students through the coronavirus pandemic. It will help students: Access to dedicated…
Universities UK is hosting a webinar exploring how universities can harness the momentum behind the Black Lives Matter movement as…
UUK has published a refreshed version of its strategic framework, Stepchange: Mentally Healthy Universities, calling on universities to prioritise the…
Paper in Health Promotion International by Heather Came and Keith Tudor.
Structured under four domains – Learn, Support, Work and Live – the Charter calls for a whole university approach.
NUS/Studnets Organising for Sustainability conference.
The new e-learning resource aims to help all social media users build a meaningful, more balanced relationship with platforms –…
Aimed at leaders, future leaders and change agents to support the sustainable development of their own institution in a way…
Aimed at sustainability professionals and the wider public sector and corporates with mandates to lead on organisation-wide behaviour change.
Focusing on the conceptualization of a whole university approach, this Health Promotion International journal paper by Mark Dooris, Sue Powell…
This report of a Round Table hosted by Galliford Try and Scott Brownrigg considers the impact of accommodation environments on…
This booklet, published by the British Property Federation, is the product of the hard work and dedication of individuals and…
This must attend conference will clearly articulate current evidence and provide insights on research around these many conditions and how…
Open Forum will be holding a follow-up event to our Improving Student Mental Health Outcomes conference, with a focus on…
Scroll Free September provides an opportunity for users to take a break from social media and online gambling platforms, to…
A Health Education journal paper by Mark Dooris, Alan Farrier, Sue Powell and Maxine Holt, reporting on an evaluation of…
This reports on a research study for the Higher Education Policy Institute authored by Liz Morrish.
This reports on a research study for Education Support Partnership authored by Tim O’Brien and Dennis Guiney.
A paper on the ARK Study by Siw Tone Innstrand and Marit Christensen
A systematic review paper in CPQ Women and Child Health by Reis et al (2018)
Perspectives in Public Health paper by Haas et al (2018)
Health Education Journal paper by Jack et al (2018)
Further information: Dr Anna Thorpe anna.thorpe@cdhb.health.nz. To coincide with the 23rd World Conference on Health Promotion, which takes place from…
New report from Student Minds.
A report of research undertaken by the Institute for Public Policy Research.
This is aimed at supporting university leaders to help embed good mental health for students and staff across all university…
This proposes a number of ways to tackle the growing problem of mental health issues among students and also staff.
New paper on determinants of students and alcohol: Muli & Lagan, Perspectives in Public Health
RSPH/Young Health Movement report on effects of social media on young people’s health
An overview of research on key issues in student health by Ann Hagell, Research Lead, Association for Young People’s Health…
A novel perspective for qualitatively evaluating the nutritional quality of food sold at foodservice facilities at a Brazilian university
A survey conducted by the National Union of Students (NUS) in September 2014 revealed that from a total of 2,156…
Deadline for abstracts 30 November 2016. The purpose of this conference is to bring together educators of all types (faculty,…
Article in College Student Journal 50(Number 4):590-602 – November 2016
Friends of the Earth have published their latest report on how universities can respond to climate change. This briefing summarises…
Healthy Universities: a guiding framework for universities to examine the distinctive health needs of its own student population; Maxine Holt…
Recently published journal paper in Critical Public Health by Sian Supski, Jo Lindsay and Claire Tanner
Universities represent a valuable opportunity to promote health and well-being. Based on the setting approach, the Health Promoting Universities concept…
The health-promoting settings approach is well established in health promotion, with organisational settings being understood as complex systems able to…
The Mental Health: Moving Forward conference aims to bring together delegates from across the country to learn about the newly…
Going to university is never easy. It’s one of the greatest leaps of faith anyone ever makes, and it comes…
Sheffield Hallam Staff Wellness service: Four-year follow-up of the impact on health indicators
Research article on mental health among currently enrolled medical students in Germany.