UK unis take measures to help autistic students settle in
UK universities are enabling some inclusive new measures to support the transition of autistic students from secondary education to further education.
Over an eight year...
Food insecurity at US colleges: how your institution can combat it
We’re all familiar with the narrative of college students subsisting
on black coffee and ramen noodles; it’s seen as a rite of passage, a punchline
to...
Smart drugs: what they are, and how unis can respond
The use of smart drugs in the UK is on the rise. Also known as cognitive enhancers, study drugs and nootropics, they are taken...
Dedicated student mental health centre opens in Manchester
Greater Manchester has become home to the UK's first dedicated health centre for students suffering from severe mental difficulties at local universities, with a...
Championing a safe, healthy and inclusive HE sector for students
From the Global Student Living Conference 2019. Head here to register your interest for future GSL conferences, and learn more about the GSL Conference here.
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The Office for...
Disabled British students drop out through lack of support
With increasing rates of disabled students dropping out, a recent report by the Office for Students (OfS) has criticised institutions on their ‘inadequate’ support...
26% of Belfast students in the dark about STI testing options
A study into the standards of sexual health services at UK universities has found that 11% of students do not know where to get...
The impact of exercise on student wellbeing
Student wellbeing has been a hot
topic in the higher education sector for a while now, and for good reason.
Earlier this year a poll
of almost...
Data key to curbing international student suicide in Australia
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that this World Suicide Prevention Day, community leaders and students have urged the Australian Government to put better mental...
High food insecurity rates for South African students
Almost one-third of South African university students struggle with food insecurity, with black students disproportionately affected compared to white students.
Factors include high living...
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