How to support your students while living costs remain highAs the cost of living remains high, universities are spending millions of pounds on additional support for students. Maddy Godin explores some key guiding principles for helping students to thrive in their studies amid financial pressuresMaddy GodinRussel Group
Creating an impactful social group for neurodivergent studentsMeet-ups can support neurodivergent students (mostly those with autism and ADHD) to navigate the social complexities of student life and the workplace. Here, Brooke Szücs and Ben Roden-Cohen share tips for creating inclusive neurodivergent settings, based on their experienceBrooke Szücs, Ben Roden-CohenThe University of Queensland
How AI can revolutionise the way we analyse student surveysStudent surveys provide a potential goldmine of data. Kirsty Bryant suggests deploying AI to maximise your insightKirsty BryantUniversity of Westminster
We need to empathise with the students of today to shape the minds of tomorrowAre today’s students too disrespectful and aggressive to be taught? Azlan B. Ahmad offers his advice on dealing with Gen ZAzlan B. AhmadUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Disability, discrimination and redress: how to guide your students through the process of asking for reasonable adjustmentsStudents with disabilities are often dependent on the attitude and understanding of their lecturers and support staff. Here is advice on supporting requests for reasonable adjustments in the university environmentKate ArmondSenior lecturer
On the neurodivergent campus, language mattersThe neurodiversity movement has made great strides, but out-of-date, ableist language is still prevalent, even in academia. Carrie Ballantyne advises us to think about the words we useCarrie BallantyneUniversity of the West of Scotland
Empowering ambition: student affairs’ role in supporting women studentsStudent affairs departments, often the heartbeat of campus life and well-being, can significantly influence the personal and professional development of women university students. Here, Frances Keene looks at proven ways to nurture and support female studentsFrances KeeneVirginia Tech
THE podcast: how to turn university students into engaged citizens – and votersPolitical scientists, in the US and the UK, discuss how universities can support Generation Z to engage with the democratic process, how to foster safe and open political discussion and why voting is like bungee jumpingElizabeth C. Matto, Michael BruterRutgers University, The London School of Economics and Political Science
Tackling the campus mental health crisis has to be a team sportTackling the campus mental health crisis requires a collaborative approach with healthcare providers, student support professionals and educators working together, writes Ruth Bauer WhiteRuth Bauer White InsideTrack
Making higher education accessible for students with unmet financial needRising costs of college leave many students struggling to afford higher education. And we know that enhancing the affordability of going to university is critical for realising students’ potential and elevating lives and livelihoods for generations to come, writes Matt HoltMatt Holt Virginia Tech
How to support students when financial aid falls shortWhen students lack money for books, transport or even food, universities have ways to help them manage and stay on track with their studies. Jerry Price looks at strategies for assisting students in financial need Jerry Price Chapman University
A food pantry can help support your campus through the cost-of-living crisisFood insecurity and hunger affect students’ mental and physical well-being as well as their academic performance. Karina Escobar, Fatima deCarvalho and Lauren Dinour offer advice on establishing a successful community food pantryLauren Dinour, Fatima deCarvalho, Karina EscobarMontclair State University
The first step towards supporting students with finances is to encourage them to speak upInstitutions can help students confront and overcome obstacles to their academic success by breaking down societal taboos, providing counselling services and cultivating peer support networksRashmi Yogesh PaiManipal Academy of Higher Education
Changing campus protests from disruptions to learning opportunitiesHigher education leaders should use student activism to develop leadership and negotiation skills, argue Blair Glaser and Richard NodellBlair Glaser, Richard NodellIndependent consultant
Nourishing bodies and minds: the vital role of a student food pantryThe rising costs of education and living expenses leave many students struggling to stretch their funds to cover basic necessities. In this landscape, the university’s student food bank can offer a lifeline, writes Isabelle LargenIsabelle LargenVirginia Tech
How to attract students who think they cannot afford higher educationAs people all over the world grapple with rising costs, what can universities do to ease the financial burden of higher education from the very start of the process? Brooke Wilson offers her adviceBrooke WilsonColorado State University Global
Creating safe spaces for students to talk about financial difficultiesPoor financial health can lead to mental health difficulties and isolation for students. Here, Caroline Deylaud Koukabi and Joanna West offer tips for giving students inclusive spaces to discuss concerns amid the cost-of-living crisisCaroline Deylaud Koukabi, Joanna WestUniversity of Luxembourg
Writing courses can be more enriching for international students than you thinkFor many international students, English writing courses are a requirement. While such courses can help them polish their definite articles, they can do so much more. Umasankar Patra suggests harnessing the diversity in your classroomUmasankar PatraIndian Institute of Technology Madras
How to keep LGBTQ+ students safe when studying abroadWhat can universities do to help their LGBTQ+ students study abroad and travel the world, without compromising their safety? Raquel Recuero provides adviceRaquel RacueroHealix
Giving graduation a 21st-century makeoverGraduations can be stuffy affairs, writes James Derounian. He suggests that with technological wizardry, student voice and a little awe, universities could add sparkle to the pomp and ritualJames DerounianUniversity of Bolton
How to keep first-generation students engaged throughout the academic yearEngagement opportunities don’t end with orientation or even the first year of study. Here, Araceli Martinez and Athina Cuevas explain how to build a programme that helps students develop confidence and leadership skills and support the next cohortAraceli Martinez , Athina CuevasChapman University
What my students have taught me about being a teacherApproach teaching as a collaboration between you and your students. Veselin Jungic looks back on what he’s learned Veselin JungicSimon Fraser University
Four key hurdles international students face – and what to do about themHow can we make international students’ academic journey a positive one? Katherine Mansfield suggests ways to alleviate their social, academic and language challengesKatherine MansfieldUniversity of Westminster
Designing 24/7 hubs for studentsWhat does it mean to create student-centric support? Here, Kieron Broadhead outlines the process and challenges in re-imagining a 24-hour student administration system Kieron BroadheadUniversity of Southampton
Ease the transition for international students with a holistic peer-mentoring programmeEnlist peer mentors to help make international students’ transition on to your campus a smooth one. Naia Robinson shows howNaia RobinsonAustralian National University
Let’s make the international student experience as valuable as the degreeGiven the unique challenges international students face, how can universities create an inclusive and supportive community? Educators share suggestions for helping international students thriveAlistair Standish, Catherine Irving, Danijela MenicaninThe University of Adelaide
Resilience and empowerment: reframing the narrative for first-gen studentsFirst-generation students bring resilience and determination to their college journey. Based on her own experience, Lisa M. Lee explains how universities can support students from a place of strength rather than deficitLisa M. LeeVirginia Tech
A smorgasbord of strategies to help international students feel includedEducators are like seasoned chefs with the responsibility to create harmonious classroom environments that celebrate the flavourful cultural diversity of international students, says John Sinclair John SinclairColorado State University Global
Supporting international students in their transition to US institutionsInternational students enrich and add value to American campuses. Here, Ashlee Toomey-Flinn offers practical tips for ensuring they transition successfully into their US university experienceAshlee Toomey-FlinnGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How to help international students prepare for university life ahead of and after their arrivalAyten Ordu provides five top tips that will help ensure international students have a smooth transition to their new surroundingsAyten OrduNear East University
How to use campus design to nurture a culture of belongingBrian W. Casey and Graham Wyatt discuss the importance of campus design and beauty in support of the student, faculty and staff experienceBrian W. Casey, Graham Wyatt Colgate University
How to combat the mental health crisis on campusFrom staff training to nap pods and on-campus emotional support animals, universities have well-established and novel ways to help students to better mental health and well-beingJonathan KoppellMontclair State University
Twenty per cent of US undergraduates have children – we must do more to support themDedicating funds and resources to parenting students, most of whom are mothers and single, is also an investment in the prosperity of future generations, writes Sara Goldrick-RabSara Goldrick-RabEducation Northwest
Campus webinar: Student support and wellness strategies for a new termAcademics from Campus+ partner institutions discuss effective ways to support students’ mental health, well-being and moreHelen Rowland, György Purebl, Kevin FrieseUniversity of Southampton, Semmelweis University , University of Alberta
Trauma-informed care within academic settingsAs awareness of trauma and its effects on individuals grows, Imogen Perkins delves into what it means to be trauma-informed, and how its five principles could look within an academic setting.Imogen VarleDe Montfort University
New students leaving care need extra support to beat the odds (again)Corin Barton says universities must recognise the various impacts a lack of family support can have on care-experienced students and offers simple steps to promote success Corin BartonThe University of Law
Perfect doesn’t exist and other lessons from developing a whole-university well-being strategyChallenges to staff and student well-being are part of university life, regardless of how much support is in place. But iterative strategies can improve the entire community’s experience, write Ben Goose and Cassie WilsonBen Goose, Cassie WilsonUniversity of Bath
How supported social groups create safe spacesConnecting students who share a lived experience such as bereavement, family estrangement or loneliness can help to foster a sense of community and belonging at university, explains Hannah MooreHannah MooreUniversity of Bath
How to encourage students to engage in the broader university offeringGetting involved in campus life beyond the classroom brings multiple benefits for students, so how can universities encourage greater participation in the range of activities on offer? Irina ShcheglovaXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Food insecurity and homelessness affect all our campuses. Here’s what we should do about it Nearly a quarter of undergraduate students will experience food and housing insecurity in the US. Sara Goldrick-Rab suggests ways faculty and institutions can intervene before it’s too late Sara Goldrick-RabEducation Northwest
How to create a home from home for students at universitySupportive steps that a university can take to help students adjust to life away from homeAdeola Matthew , Kerrie-Faun Nathan The University of the West Indies
Five steps to support autistic students on their higher education journeyAs we strive to create inclusive environments, it’s essential to implement strategies that assist and cater to the unique challenges faced by autistic students, says Jane DashwoodJane DashwoodThe University of Warwick
From cohort to community: how to support student-led initiativesBuilding a strong cohort starts with supporting students directly. Here, we, as student and staff co-authors in the humanities, share insights on how to encourage solutions designed for students by studentsRanita Thompson, Joanne Walmsley, Ben GrahamThe University of Queensland
How can universities support global LGBTQI+ human rights?From more research to clearly signposted support for international students, UK campuses can do more to advance inclusivity worldwide. Drew Dalton offers four strategies Drew DaltonUniversity of Sunderland
Making male athletes key players in preventing sexual assault on campusYoung sportsmen have the influence to shift campus attitudes away from rape culture and misinformation towards accountability and support for survivors. A US-wide programme aims to empower them to do soTracey VitchersIt’s On Us
We must help HDR students experience a sense of community and belongingA University of Adelaide team on what can be done to enhance community for higher degree by research students and how to ensure they see this culture from the outsideMultiple authorsThe University of Adelaide
A ‘grocery store’ model can help your campus food bank reduce wasteA move from pre-packed hampers can make university food banks more efficient and the space more welcoming – and build a stronger community. Erin O’Neil offers tips for switching to a grocery-store modelErin O’NeilUniversity of Alberta
Is your university worth the investment for international students? International student concerns have changed in recent years, and traditional study-abroad destinations need to keep upCagri Bagcioglu Cintana Education
How can we encourage students to seek academic assistance ethically? Following years researching paid academic support methods, Joel Heng Hartse suggests solutions that can help beat “academic help” companies at their own gameJoel Heng HartseSimon Fraser University
Lessons learned from building a new university premisesRick Trainor reflects on the trials and tribulations of constructing a new, multipurpose building from scratch at the University of OxfordRick TrainorUniversity of Oxford