The Wellness Framework provides a structured way for universities to strengthen their approach to mental wellbeing. It sets out what a whole university approach can look like in practice, drawing on research, case studies and input from staff and students across Europe.
The framework looks at how universities can improve mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and build wellbeing skills into everyday academic and campus life. It is designed to help institutions reflect on current practices, understand where support could be improved, and take practical steps towards creating more inclusive, connected learning environments.
This work brings together evidence from different countries, insights from the university community, and examples of good practice to support decision-making and long-term planning at institutional level.
The Toolkit offers a set of practical resources to help academic staff support student mental health more confidently and effectively. It has been created with input from lecturers, support services and students, and is designed to be flexible and adaptable across different disciplines.
The Toolkit includes guidance on how to build wellbeing into everyday teaching, with clear strategies for course design, classroom practice and responding to students who may be struggling. It provides examples of how mental health awareness can be introduced into the curriculum, and advice on when and how to refer students to additional support.
It will be tested through pilot use in partner universities and refined based on user feedback, ensuring it remains grounded in the realities of teaching in higher education.
This digital app connects students with activities that support their wellbeing, offering a more personalised and accessible route to non-clinical support. It uses AI to suggest relevant options based on the student’s needs and preferences, helping them to find activities such as sports groups, creative workshops, peer support sessions or volunteering opportunities.
The app is designed to be simple to use, respectful of data privacy, and inclusive of a wide range of student experiences. It also allows staff to make referrals and signpost students more easily, helping to ease pressure on counselling and other formal services.
By supporting early and informal engagement with wellbeing activities, the app helps students take an active role in managing their mental health, and strengthens the connection between universities and local or campus-based resources.