Case Study: Wellbeing in Higher Education

Student mental health is a hot topic. But what about that of the staff tasked with keeping these young minds well and prestigious institutions running smoothly?

At Luminate, we've been working with clients in the higher education sector since 2018 and are incredibly proud to have, in this time, partnered with leading universities - including SOAS, Royal Holloway, and the University of Warwick - to help support staff wellbeing.

This case study explores how Luminate's tailored wellbeing programmes provided meaningful support for each of the three clients mentioned above.

Across the universities featured, staff and leadership teams have gained practical tools, increased their confidence in addressing mental health concerns, and contributed to creating a supportive work environment for all.

Some of the results our projects achieved:

SOAS, University of London

• 90% of attendees rated sessions Excellent or Very Good
• 91% said they'd make a positive change based on something they learned

Royal Holloway, University of London

• 100% of attendees strongly agree they'd recommend the course to others
• 100% rated their knowledge Good to Excellent after completing the course

"Everything from the administrative organisation, course content, course delivery, course facilitators/trainers, and post-course follow-ups is first class."
— Paul Bulos, Organisational Development Manager, Royal Holloway

University of Warwick

• 92% gained tools to support a colleague experiencing mental illness
• 92% better understand how to look after their own mental health
• 100% feel more comfortable having conversations about mental health
• 100% feel more able to spot the signs and symptoms of poor mental health

"As I walk around campus, I've been stopped on more than one occasion by staff who want to tell me how amazing the sessions with Ryan and Jana have been."
— Mike Hudman, Leadership and Management Development Director, University of Warwick

This case study demonstrates that, just like students, university staff face unique challenges that demand proactive mental health support. Find out more about Luminate’s work in higher education in our latest case study.

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If you are looking for workplace mental health support, Luminate are here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for an exploratory conversation about your organisation's wellbeing goals and challenges.