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An Inclusive Approach to Increasing Access to Student Mental Health Services

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a recent article , Diverse outlined the various mental health challenges students face today and discussed how educators can offer more effective support. TimelyCare offers 24/7 virtual mental and medical healthcare for students at no cost. Our partnership with TimelyCare is another extension of this integrated model.

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Student engagement and sense of mattering in a large UG course

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Credit: Pixabay In this insightful post, Dr. Celine Caquineau, a Senior Lecturer at Edinburgh Medical School, tackles the formidable challenge of enhancing student engagement within large undergraduate courses. Large courses are difficult contexts to establish effective learning communities where each student feels they belong.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Positions such as data scientists, medical and health service managers, physician assistants, and epidemiologists highlight the immense potential need for students entering these fields. Requiring tutor hours where appropriate fosters consistent engagement with support systems, improving retention and academic performance.

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Welcome to March-April Learning & Teaching Enhancement theme: Celebrating Best Practices

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Each post delves deeply into unique methods that effectively address today’s educational challenges, enriching student engagement and empowerment. The technique fosters engagement through the construction of 3D models, which facilitate deep learning and collaborative interaction among participants.

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APEX 7: Pushing the boundaries of Medical Education

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

In this extra post, Colette Revadillo, David Geddes, and Anya Tan showcase APEX 7, an upcoming student-led medical research expedition to Bolivia that seeks to advance the field of high-altitude medicine. What makes APEX truly exceptional is its commitment to student leadership.

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Gathering student feedback as a postgraduate tutor

Teaching Matters Online Learning

Haolan is a Post-graduate Tutor at the Biomedical Teaching Organisation, and a Doctoral Student in Diabetes and Steroid Endocrinology. Postgraduate student-led tutorial is a cornerstone of undergraduate curriculum in the Edinburgh Medical School, Biomedical Sciences and beyond. Mar 3, 2025

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 Edinburgh Medical School Year 1 Engagement and Inclusivity group

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Jessica Miller, a first year medical student at the Edinburgh Medical School↗️, shares an inspiring initiative bringing together an Engagement and Inclusivity group. It aims to promote a sense of belonging and a space to enable friendly connections for Year 1 medical students.

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