At U-Belong we know that expectations & experience don't line up. Students EXPECT to have regular contact with academic staff. In reality this only happens for around half of students. As we welcome new students back, how can YOU bridge the gap between expectations and reality?

Check out the blurb for The Wonders of Doctor Bent available by pre-order at Waterstones! waterstones.com/book/the-wonde…

The U-Belong has teamed up with UK #students to combat #loneliness at university with their new interactive toolkit!🔧 Students can receive tailored guidance, access co-created tools and join a student-led community🫂 Learn more👉kcl.ac.uk/news/u-belong-… #UBelongCampaign

The The Science or Fiction Podcast has a new episode! Is problematic #smartphone use affecting young people's #MentalHealth?📵Dr Dr Kathryn Bates interviews Dr Nicola Kalk about her 2 recent studies on the links with anxiety & depression👉scienceorfiction.co.uk/p/is-problemat…

🎓 Navigating uni as a non-drinker? You’re not alone! Discover tips & resources to thrive socially without alcohol. Find your crowd and connect with like-minded students! #Teetotal #UniLife #StudentSupport u-belong.uk/toolkit

So excited to share this new podcast series that I've been working on with you all! 🎙️✨

Having a fab time at the Mental Health in Emerging Adulthood conference!

Loved hearing about how we can effectively engage young people in our work - thank you Sarah Robertson !!

Had a great time presenting insights from our U-Belong at the Nurture-U Mental Health in Emerging Adulthood conference yesterday at the University of Oxford!

It's here!! Check out our new podcast series (and please share with your students 🥳)

🤝 Talking about money can be tough, but you’re not alone. Share your worries with friends and plan budget-friendly activities together: u-belong.uk/financial-diff… #StudentSupport #UniLife

Almost a quarter of students are telling us that they feel lonely often or always. We've worked with students to develop resources to help students tackle loneliness. u-belong.uk/toolkit

🤗Our first student-led episode is here!🤗 🧠Mental Health Realities at University🧠 Tune in to hear from U-Belong student researcher Jess in conversation with clinical psychologist Dr Anton Barnwell. Jess and Anton explore mental health realities at university.

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 Take that first step to getting help. Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind. You could also try 👇 PAPYRUS Hopeline: 0800 068 4141 Text SHOUT 85258 Shout Samaritans CALM The Mix

Mental health is a universal right for every person no matter their background. You deserve support. 🧡 Together, let’s ensure that students aren’t held back by their mental health. @youngmindsuk #HelloYellow #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD

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We had a fab time sharing findings on the role of alcohol in students' social experiences and belonging at the UK Research and Innovation Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind meeting yesterday. So many fascinating projects in this space!💫 Dr Hannah Slack Hina Naela Dr Nicola Byrom

📢 New publication: No decision about me, without me: Collaborating with young people in mental health research doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.1…

Finally set up a Bluesky account 💙 - bsky.app/profile/hannah…

Really enjoyed presenting online at the INSA Sunbelt conference today! I shared our research on how students’ social networks shift during the transition to university. Grateful to everyone who came, listened, and asked such thoughtful questions! #studentmentalhealth #Sunbelt2025