A tool to help postgraduates thrive in their studies while prioritising their mental health has been recognised with a national award. The Researcher Toolkit, designed and piloted at the University, won the FindAUniversity Award for the best Postgrad Wellbeing Initiative. The project, funded by the Office for Students, was created to help postgraduate researchers, who are at particular risk of experiencing mental ill health. The toolkit comprises five Researcher Development workshops which cover key research skills and tips – but repackage them within overarching messages about wellbeing, work–life balance, good working practice, and self-care. The workshops can be delivered in person or online and are always delivered by a postgraduate researcher to benefit from peer-to-peer support.
Annual Review 2021: Education success and recognition
Reflection, celebration and anticipation
