Reports

Our reports take a student-centered, evidence-based approach to understanding particular issues relating to student mental health. We aim to spotlight the student voice through our research and our hope is that our findings and recommendations will be used to inform meaningful change. 

Report topics: 

Student Mental Health Manifesto
Health inequalities 
​Student Journey and Voice
Student Support ​

 

Student Mental Health Manifesto 

​​The Student Mental Health Manifesto lays out our vision for how the next government can improve student mental health. It’s ambitious and evidence-led, covering five main themes:
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Healthcare - all students need access to quality and timely mental health support.
Financial hardship - all students need enough money to support them through their studies.
Higher education - our higher education institutions need improved support and investment.
Inclusive education and healthcare - all students need access to inclusive education and healthcare without facing barriers.
A mentally healthier nation - we must reach a holistic approach to the mental health and wellbeing of the nation, improving support, prevention and equality.

Read the Manifesto >>​

 

Health Inequalities:

Mental Health Inequalities: Part-time, distance learner and commuter students

In this report we share learnings and from the work we’ve been doing with the Positive Digital Practices student panel.

Climate Change and Student Mental Health​

In this report funded by UPP Foundation we share learnings on the impact of climate change on student mental health and wellbeing.

LGBTQ+ Student Mental Health​
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This research explores the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and experiences of mental health difficulties amongst students in Higher Education.
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Mental Health Inequalities: International Students

In this report we share the learnings and insights from the work we’ve been doing over the past five years around international student mental health.
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Student Journey and Voice:

Life in a Pandemic report

Listening to higher education communities throughout 20/21 and the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Graduate Wellbeing

Find out more about our research into graduate wellbeing in the workplace.
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Grand Challenges

This research was designed as a first step to begin to understand where efforts to improve the state of student mental health might be directed.

 

Student Support:

Supporting Students with Eating Disorders

This report looks at the experiences of students with eating disorders at university and discusses what can be done to improve their wellbeing.

Looking After a Mate
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Discover more about students in supporting roles.
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The Role of an Academic
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Study finds that academic tutors are providing unrecognised support to students at universities.
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Student Voices

To accompany Universities UK’s #StepChange framework we profiled students’ lived experiences and suggestions.

Summary of HEFCE’s Report 

Understanding provision for students with mental health problems and intensive support needs report. 

University Challenge

Find out more about our research on the impact of university transitions on access to treatment for students with eating disorders.

University Peer Support

Learn how peer support can be used safely and effectively within university settings, and find out more about examples from across the UK. 
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