What the Milburn report means for life skills and wellbeing
Alan Milburn’s interim report on young people and work is a tough read. Nearly one million young people aged 16 to 24 aren’t in education, employment or training. That’s one in eight young people, and the number keeps going up. Over the past decade, the number of young people who are NEET because of a […]
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Looking after the people who look after your students
Over the past decade, universities have invested significantly in student mental health. New services, dedicated wellbeing teams, awareness campaigns and sector-wide frameworks have all helped to shift the conversation. Times Higher Education reported in June 2025 that in the UK, 87% of universities provide evidence of mental health support for students, compared to 63% for […]
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When university ends, what comes next?
Much of university wellbeing support is built around helping students when they arrive. There’s a real energy around induction, freshers fairs and the welcome buzz of the first few weeks. But the end of university is a transition in its own right and often left entirely unsupported. What students actually lose For many students, the […]
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Why Sleep Is Your Secret Revision Tool
As exam season and the end of term approaches, we can start to feel the pressure building. During these final few weeks, when we most need a rested mind, sleep can become difficult to get. With deadlines upon us and revision lists that seems to get bigger, it can be really tempting to swap sleep […]
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Human Connection, AI and Supporting Student Wellbeing
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming part of student learning. A recent report from the Higher Education Policy Institute explores how AI is beginning to change how universities think about teaching, assessment and academic skills. As digital tools become more integrated into academic life, the role of human connection in supporting both learning and student wellbeing […]
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Helping Students Through Exam Season
For many students, January and February can be a difficult time in the academic year, and supporting students during exam season becomes a key priority for universities. Exams often follow the winter break, when routines have been disrupted and energy levels might be lower due to seasonal changes. So when they return, students are not […]
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Winter, Rest and Resilience: How Mindapples Supports University Wellbeing
The winter season can create a mix of pressures for students in higher education. The shorter days mean we see less daylight, and this can lower our energy levels, disrupt sleep and make it a bit harder to concentrate. We know that reduced morning light also affects our mood and alertness, especially in young adults. […]
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How peer support can build connection and confidence
For university communities, the term is well underway. The buzz and excitement of the first few months might be fading, coursework is likely increasing, and for some there could be a sense of disconnection brewing. This is where peer support can make a real difference. We know that connection matters, and a sense of belonging […]
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Second year at university: what students need, re-orientation and re-induction
In our last blog, we considered the transition to university, exploring how to connect with students before they arrive and throughout their first year. This month, we’re focussing on supporting second year students, thinking about the changes they might face, what they might find challenging, and how we can help. At Mindapples, we plan our […]
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Mindapples and Open SU: Growing Wellbeing Together
Mindapples has been working with Open SU for five years, delivering an annual programme of wellbeing workshops and Champions Training to support students’ mental health and resilience. This piece looks back on the past 12 months of partnership during the 2024/25 academic year, which has included a face-to-face Feed Your Mind keynote on campus in […]
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