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We are recruiting for student coconvenors to help us organise the 2026 SMaRteN conference. Application deadline: 28th Feb unismart.org.uk/2026-conference

A grade does not reflect your worth. You matter so much more than your grades. If you’re struggling with uni work, reach out for support, you’re not alone 🧡 Check for support services from your uni 👉 ow.ly/JsUa50UijLJ

Today we are launching our #UniMentalHealthCharter Reports Package. This marks a significant milestone for the UMHC Framework, Programme, and Award, bringing together all of our collaborative efforts. Explore the reports to find out more: ow.ly/Tow350Uf0tr

We had a fab time sharing findings on the role of alcohol in students' social experiences and belonging at the @UKRI_News Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind meeting yesterday. So many fascinating projects in this space!💫 @HannahRSlack @HinaNaela @NicolaByrom

🧠✨and the FINAL EPISODE is here! EP 8: The Social History of Student Loneliness 🧠✨ U-Belong student researcher Amy will explore student loneliness with Dr Sarah Crook (@SarahRoseCrook) a historian at Swansea University.

In today's article, Research Assistant Hina Naela talks about @The_MRC funded @UBelongProject, highlighting how this research project aims to understand the experience of #loneliness in the transition to #university life: inspirethemind.org/post/building-…

How can we understand and visualise the change in relationships in the transition to university? Chat from @DrEmily_Long about insights from the @UBelongProject - all about social networks and how these change (or don't) over time.

With nights getting darker and uni assignments starting to pile up, it's important to set aside time to look after yourself. You're important too🧡 Are you struggling to look after yourself? Student Space can help you with that 👉ow.ly/SQa250U4eJW

“We’re asking students to contribute another £5 a week to keep the lights on at universities” NUS President, Amira, was on @bbc5live this morning discussing the government's decision to increase tuition fees to £9,535 from September 2025.

Yesterday the government announced reforms to Higher Education including an increase in tuition fees and maintenance loans and confirmed further proposals will be published in the coming months. To hear our thoughts on this, read our news piece: ow.ly/jgmL50U0z1Z

🎙️EPISODE 5 IS HERE: The Cost of Living Crisis 🎙️ 🎧Tune in to hear from U-Belong student researcher Euan in conversation with Dominic Smithies, Head of Influencing and Communications​​ at Student Minds. 🎧

💬 On connection: "Spending time with friends...it just makes me feel better, even if we’re just hanging out doing nothing." (P7) Social connections play a crucial role in student wellbeing. @UBelongProject cjhumanbehaviour.com/wp-content/upl…

Introducing... Episode 6 of Building Belonging at University. @UBelongProject researcher Finty engages with her experiences as a neurodiverse student at university with Faith Ross, a Specialist Mental Health/Autism Mentor and a PhD Student at @KingsCollegeLon

In 2019, we published our #UniMentalHealthCharter Framework. Join us on the 4th of December as we celebrate 5 years since its publication. We will share the findings, learnings, and areas of development in creating a whole-university approach. Sign up: ow.ly/39BO50TX1mm

Impostor syndrome can be complicated to manage, but you are more than capable, and you got this! Get more advice from our new life as a Black student resource on Student Space: ow.ly/9vsg50TVrrF @MindsColourful @atmhpodcast