Spotlight

Most of today's university undergraduates were born in the 2000s. Like every generation before them, their formative years are being influenced by a distinct set of social conditions, significant events, opportunities, and challenges. What's it like to be a student today? What do Gen Z want from university? And how are universities helping them prepare for their (and our) futures?

Health

Health

Graphic illustration depicting a student standing within a large bookshelf

Anxiety and depression are widespread among students. Supporting mental health is a priority.

Dr. Kalina Christoff sitting down with a background showing some daydream-themed illustrations

It’s time to put down your phone and let your mind wander.

Illustration of the upper half of the human body, with colourful diagrams showing brain and the stomach

The human gut contains more nerve cells than the spinal cord and exerts influence on the brain.

Tanya Bennet, a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering, uses a pipet while working on the development of an in vitro model of the injured spinal cord

Serious disorders affecting the brain and nervous system can be complex to treat.

Illustration of a person who is stressed out while holding their head with one hand and multiple bills with the other

The links between stress and depression are strong and mysterious.

Professor Guangyu Wang standing in a forest, looking up at the trees

Connecting with nature, particularly in forests, can benefit our mental and physical health.

Illustration of a baby crawling, with symbols representing DNA and genes by the baby's brain

Unravelling the mysteries of gene expression in early brain development.

Bird's eye view of people walking up stairwell

Stairclimbing between meetings can help improve physical health.

Scott Ramsay, with arms folded standing in front of windows

This former professional athlete has faced a battle with post-concussion syndrome.

Four diners eating several plates of food at restaurant table

Want to learn how you can change your diet to reduce your chance of disease?