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Supporting academic community at the University of Edinburgh

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Some highlights from the last reporting cycle are as follows… Sharing complex student casework Several services have experienced an increase in demand from students facing complex welfare or mental health issues in the past couple of years. She manages the Student Support Services’ annual review process.

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Student mental health at Edinburgh: An introduction from the Director of Student Wellbeing

Teaching Matters Academic Support

It is clear from the evidence available that the experience of being a student, and in particular the academic process, places immense pressure on students, both postgraduate and undergraduate.

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Wellbeing matters. But how can we enhance wellbeing across the academic community?

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Over the years, researchers have been working on how to best promote positive mental health among students. Christine Alvarado , Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, is creating an inclusive and empathic classroom environment by encouraging transparency among her students.

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Top ten Teaching Matters posts of 2021

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

8. “Podcast Series: Student Mental Health & Online Engagement” : [link] As the pandemic continues to challenge our models of effective and healthy learning and teaching environments, another sought-after conversation of 2021 revolved around the theme of mental health. . 10. “What is learning design?