UK university to offer ‘happiness lessons’ following student suicides
Students at the University of Bristol will be offered 12-week courses in happiness from September 2019, as part of the university's response to a...
London uni creates male student mental health blueprint
In light of recent studies showing that male students are at
an increased risk of suicide, Birkbeck University of London are pioneering a
strategy in consultation with...
Change is coming: young people’s perspectives on mental health
From the Global Student Living Conference 2018. Head here to register your interest for future GSL conferences, and learn more about the GSL Conference here.
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Study finds Canadian students gain weight in first year of uni
A Canadian study has found that students in Canada gain weight during the first year of university, with men gaining double the amount of...
Costa Rican students’ sexual harassment ‘state of emergency’
Students have declared a 'state of emergency' in the Costa Rica's higher education system following a sharp uptick in the number of reports of...
Bath Spa students given cards to test for drink spiking
Students joining Bath Spa University in the autumn will receive drink spiking test cards in their induction packs, amid increased reports of drink spiking.
Made...
Priced out of therapy, students in South Korea turn to Skype
Students suffering from anxiety and depression in South Korea face a lack of affordable mental health support. Their solution? Therapy sessions over popular video-calling...
Aboriginal students thrive as Australian schemes tackle poverty and ill health
The number of Aborigines with postgraduate degrees has jumped by 85% within a ten-year period to nearly 4,000, according to recently released Australian census...
Canadian student creates first-aid kit for mental health
Tina Chan, a student at Canada’s University of Waterloo, has
created an innovative first-aid kit for mental health, in response to her own
struggles with panic...
The Vietnamese startup with big ideas for student wellbeing
Moving abroad to study in a different cultural setting can be a daunting experience and one that can lead to feelings of social isolation...