Guidance and frameworks
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Brighter resourcesExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
Newcastle University
A collection of resources produced as part of the Brighter project, including a project report and workshop content.
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Clinical governance for mental health servicesExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
Newcastle University
This clinical governance guidance, published by the University Mental Health Advisers Network, was adapted from a document originally produced by Dr Lucy Robinson as part of the Mental Health Challenge Competition project led by Newcastle University.
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Co-production guideExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
The University of the West of England, Bristol
In collaboration with student minds, UWE Bristol have developed a toolkit to offer practical support to those leading on student co-production development.
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Living Black at UniversityExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
London South Bank University
A collection of resources created by or on behalf of the Unite Students Living Black at University Commission to support institutions in improving Black students’ university experiences.
Reports, academic papers, and evaluation
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Research report (PDF)External link (Opens in a new tab or window)
University of Oxford
A report including a literature review and information on research undertaken in relation to the Peer Support Programme for postgraduate research students.
Case studies
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University of East Anglia
A workshop asking postgraduate research students and staff to share their experiences and suggestions to address the question 'What stops universities supporting PGR mental health and wellbeing effectively?'
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Courage Festival public statement case studyExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
University of East Anglia
A resource setting out the recommendations that have developed from the Courage project.
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Mental health impact assessment case study (PDF)External link (Opens in a new tab or window)
University of East Anglia
Development of a system for assessing new policies and processes for their potential impact on the mental health and wellbeing of postgraduate research students and staff.
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University of East Anglia
The establishment of a postgraduate research Mental Health and Wellbeing coordinator role with responsibility for a range of activities in this area.
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Courage Festival case study (PDF)External link (Opens in a new tab or window)
University of East Anglia
A festival to culminate and share the work of the Courage project, with a focus on public engagement.
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Improving student mental health through partnershipsExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
University of Liverpool
This project worked to develop a sustainable framework for an integrated approach between universities and the NHS. It offered seamless referral pathways and, supported by a clear risk management strategy, shared protocols that clearly specified the responsibilities of partner agencies.
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University of Birmingham
This project created a hub of qualified therapists and volunteers. It used their knowledge of mental health to provide brief, therapeutic interventions for students in comfortable, safe spaces.
Example student-facing resources
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Start to SuccessExternal link (Opens in a new tab or window)
Keele and Staffordshire University
A collection of resources to support effective transitions into, through and out of higher education, produced by a project that took a whole community approach to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students.
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