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26% of Belfast students in the dark about STI testing options

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A study into the standards of sexual health services at UK universities has found that 11% of students do not know where to get...
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The impact of exercise on student wellbeing

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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...
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Data key to curbing international student suicide in Australia

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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

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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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‘Sleep is for the weak’: design students face burnout epidemic

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Competitive entrance criteria, the demanding nature of marrying creativity with consumer demand, a challenging post-graduation job market - it's no surprise that design students...
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UK students support ’emotional education’ teaching by unis

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Some 96% of UK students think adding emotional education to the university curriculum could help solve the student mental health crisis, according to new...
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Emotional fitness: the case for prevention in student mental health

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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. https://vimeo.com/366448317 Fika provides students...
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‘Hazing’ of new students raises national concern in Morocco

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Fears about the 'hazing' of new students at Moroccan universities have escalated to the point of government involvement, on account of the physical and...
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38% of Irish students experience ‘severe’ anxiety and depression

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A national study conducted by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has found that one third of students experience critical levels of anxiety...
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Students wait 6 weeks for counselling at some UK universities

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An investigation into the UK's student mental health crisis has revealed that universities are oblivious to key statistics such as budgets and waiting times...
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