WP9 - Preparing for a healthy PhD by better supporting PGR mental health and wellbeing

Day Day 1
Session Poster presentation
Start time 18:10
Code WP9
Presenter

 Maizy Jenner, Project Manager, University of Liverpool

Abstract

This poster details the structure and progress of the Office for Students funded PGR mental health and wellbeing catalyst project that has been implemented in the Institute of Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool. The context of PGR mental health is highlighted followed by detail about each work package of student and staff cohorts we identified to work with to implement new practices such training and development training sessions and a peer to peer support provision being introduced. There is also details “next steps” discussing what the project plans to do next.