In recent years we’ve seen an increase in student poverty work being included in Student Mental Health Agreements. At this month’s The Forum meeting, those leading on SMHA work across Scotland’s colleges, universities and students associations attended to look at the research available and to share the work they are taking forward to support their …
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EmilyTest Aware & Empowered sessions
The Aware and Empowered (A&E) educational programme was co-developed by EmilyTest and the City of Glasgow College. A&E aims to spread awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) and its far-reaching implications, with the ultimate goal of empowering individuals to play a role in preventing such acts. By doing so, attendees can help to reshape the culture …
Equate Scotland Student Groups & Champions
Having a support network at college or university can be really beneficial to students mental health and wellbeing. Having the support of peers, of students who are in a similar field of study, or who are interested in similar activities can help students to feel supported and included. Equate Scotland have a useful guide to …
Hub for Success
The Hub for Success (HfS) supports care experienced students to get in, stay in, and return to college and university. They are a partnership organisation bringing together the City of Edinburgh Council and the colleges and universities based in Edinburgh and the Lothians. They offer bespoke one-to-one information, advice and support for care experienced learners …
Voices Through The Lens research project
Glasgow Caledonian University researchers have launched a new project to help young ethnic minority people explore their experiences of mental health stigma and discrimination through photography. Researchers are working closely with their community partners at the ILFA Project, which works mainly with young people from ethnic minority backgrounds in Glasgow to navigate more inclusive futures. Researchers …
