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CALL FOR 2021 FOCUS ON STUDENT WELLBEING, SAFETY AND SECURITY

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"Your coursemates are just computer icons": Universities call for mental health cash

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ProtectED Review – Issue 22

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"Your coursemates are just computer icons": Universities call for mental health cash

Dec 21, 2020

"Your coursemates are just computer icons": Universities call for mental health cash

Another interesting piece in The Guardian that looks at the growing need of more funding for universities, to enable them to give support to the increasing number of students that need mental health support. With demand for the already overstretched support increasing fourfold during the Covid-19 crisis, the need is a real one. The ProtectED Code of practice highlights the measures that universities need to have in place to fully support staff and students mental wellbeing,

ProtectED Review – Issue 22

Student Minds – Support in the Christmas break

Dec 15, 2020

Student Minds – Support in the Christmas break

Given the uncertainty of the pandemic, students may be worried about what might happen during the Christmas break, to help students through this time, whether they are staying on campus or thinking of going home, Student Minds have created a section within their Student Space and Wellbeing resources, that addresses any questions student may have. They have expert information and advice to help students with any challenges over the Christmas break. Take a look here for all th

The Guardian – ‘I was just so lonely’: Students on mental health impact of Covid

Dec 10, 2020

The Guardian – ‘I was just so lonely’: Students on mental health impact of Covid

Another interesting piece in The Guardian that looks at the mental health of students. The article looks at four university students in the UK from different universities and reveals the toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on them, and the support they were given by their university. The ProtectED Code of practice highlights the measures that universities need to have in place to fully support staff and students mental wellbeing, making our Founder Member Universities sta

Hidden Harms for Young Adults

Dec 9, 2020

Hidden Harms for Young Adults

Guest blogger Jack from GamCare explores why it’s more important than ever to focus on how young adults interact with gambling, and how the organisations which support them can tackle gambling harms. Recent figures show that one in six students state they have gambled more than they can afford, and nearly one in 10 students having used all or some of their student loan to gamble. A 2019 study conducted by YGAM and Red Brick found that 264,000 students are at some risk from th

You may want to be reassessed by the Student Loan Company

Dec 9, 2020

You may want to be reassessed by the Student Loan Company

Blackbullion the learning platform that helps students develop essential money skills for life. Have released an interesting blog explaining how, with student loans being assessed on the household income, some students may benefit from being re assessed by the Student Loan Company, as their family circumstances could have changed due to this years events, so the amount they are entitled to receive, may also have changed. It is definitely worth a read and could help some stud

9 ways to stay entertained while staying in

Dec 3, 2020

9 ways to stay entertained while staying in

Student Roost are an award-winning student accommodation provider with properties across the UK. Who's aim it is to provide the best experience in student living. They have a series of blogs written by students, for students and with a large group of students currently isolating so they can home, and due to illness, we thought ideas on how to stay entertained would be perfect. With advice on everything from book clubs to BBQ's (yes in winter). These ideas will be great to ke

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