Supporting the wider community
Latest news from the UK Healthy Universities Network
Coronavirus Briefing Note: Students without family support
This OfS briefing focuses on the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on students who are not supported by their parents or wider family.
New case studies from OfS demonstrating some of the ways universities, colleges and others are supporting the needs of their students during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Supporting student mental health during Covid-19 pandemic
Practical and innovative ways that universities and colleges have been changing their work to support student mental health have been highlighted in a new OfS briefing note, published today.
Supporting international students during pandemic
OfS briefing note focuses on how universities and colleges are supporting current and prospective international students during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
COVID-19: where to find quality health promotion information
Collated evidence-based messaging on COVID-19 by trusted sources (e.g. WHO, national public health agencies, research institutions) from the International Union for Health Promotion & Education.
Collated guidance on Covid-19 from AMOSSHE
The UK government and many higher education sector organisations have published guidance in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic that impacts the work of Student Services.
Universities Covid-19 UK Guidance and Information
HEFCW Covid-19 Guidance and Links Relevant to Wales
Scottish Funding Council Covid-19 Guidance and Links
Northern Ireland: Latest Updates for Universities
NUS Coronavirus and Students: Key Questions
Student Minds: Coronavirus resources
Guidance and resources to support the higher education community.
Universities & Colleges Employers’ Association: COVID-19 resources
Links to sources of information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.