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This article from the BBC highlights the problems faced by students, who are commonly targeted by organised criminals. New students starting university, are easy targets for these criminals looking to encourage students to take drugs, which can not only lead to illness and unfortunately in some cases death, but also can lead to them becoming involved in crime themselves. Student safety and security are a very important part of the ProtectED Code of Practice, University Securi

LGBT+ students beginning university or college increasingly see higher education as an opportunity to be more open about their sexuality or gender, a new study finds, but more than 1 in 10 say they are unsure about how ‘out’ they can be when they start as freshers this autumn. As part of our ProtectED Code of Practice we require our member universities to have policies in place that support all students security, safety and wellbeing, including Bullying and harassment, Equali

For students starting university, it can be very daunting, and those first experiences can have a massive impact on their university and life experience, for LGBTQ+ students there can be even bigger pressure. The Higher Education Policy Institute has featured a great piece by John Cope, who shares some of his personal experiences and what UCAS has been doing to find out more and support LGBTQ+ students. Read the full article here.

Starting University is an exciting time, but it can also be a time when some students blow off excess steam, and explore their freedom. These are all normal things to do, but some people may not respect your wishes and you could find yourself in a situation you feel unsafe. Reclaim the Campus have written a great piece looking at consent, take a look at the full article here as it may help you in a situation you are unsure of. You can find Reclaim the Campus at: www.reclaimt

For students starting university, it can be very daunting, and those first experiences can have a massive impact on your university experience. Worries such as making friends and missing family are common, but there are some practical aspects of starting a university life that many students find difficult, from controlling their money which is something a lot of students have never had to do before, to organising and structuring their time, The Uni Guide has some great practi

The purpose of the British Council Agent and Counsellor Training Suite is to provide a practical and professional training programme for those who recommend the UK as a study destination to international students. Featuring in the PIE News, The British Council Agent and Counsellor Training Suite of online courses will provide school counsellors, college counsellors, teachers and education agents with the knowledge to become a professional and certified education agent for the

The Guardian has shared a piece entitled ‘Balance is fulfilling’: how to look after your mental health at uni As thousands of students head off to their university of choice across the world, their worries will be everything from living on their own for the first time, to making friends. The Guardian has produced a piece with some great advice on how to combat these doubts and some practical advice on how to cope with everything from how to set a schedule to making friends ov

For International Students heading for the UK it can be very daunting, and those first experiences can set your opinion of the place you are staying forever. Before students set off for the UK they need to make sure they have followed all the advice they have been given by their New University, from joining group chats to opening a bank account, there is quite a list. Don't worry if you haven't got an idea of where to start, Student Crowd have pulled together some great advic

Throughout 2020 and 2021, higher education communities have faced a range of unique and wide-reaching challenges. These challenges, coupled with the normal stresses and worries that starting university brings, will impact the mental health and wellbeing of members of our university communities. Coventry University is set to maximise their efforts to target mental health and wellbeing support at students who are typically less likely to reach out for help launching a new proje