MindED is about making mental wellbeing a shared priority across higher education. We’re working to create a supportive, inclusive environment where students and staff can thrive — not just in times of crisis, but every day.
Taking a whole university approach, MindED looks at how wellbeing can be woven into all aspects of university life — from teaching and learning, to support services, campus culture, and digital innovation. Our work brings together practical tools, research, and new ways of thinking, helping universities respond to the real mental health needs of their communities.
The MindED Pathways Project is working to change the way mental health is understood and supported across higher education. Instead of treating wellbeing as a separate service or a reactive response to crisis, we take a whole university approach — one that places mental health at the centre of everyday university life.
We recognise that students and staff are facing growing pressures, both inside and outside the classroom. Academic stress, cost of living, uncertainty about the future, and social isolation all contribute to rising levels of anxiety, burnout and low mood. At the same time, many universities are under pressure to respond with limited resources and fragmented support systems.
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 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.
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.
