https://www.talkcampus.com/news News, insights, and updates from TalkCampus — the student mental health peer support platform. en-gb Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:32:10 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/og-image.jpg https://www.talkcampus.com https://www.talkcampus.com/news/whats-new-in-talkcampus-april-2026 https://www.talkcampus.com/news/whats-new-in-talkcampus-april-2026 Discover what's new on TalkCampus this April. We've made it easier to post, improved your feed, added a buddies feed, and introduced passkey sign-in. Jamie Druitt Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:32:10 GMT Product Releases https://www.talkcampus.com/news/introducing-bespoke-partner-portals-everything-you-need-all-in-one-place-2 https://www.talkcampus.com/news/introducing-bespoke-partner-portals-everything-you-need-all-in-one-place-2 TalkCampus is launching customer portals. Marketing assets and key resources - Every co-branded asset, launch guide, poster template, and digital resource. Jennifer Russell Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:18:54 GMT News Product Releases https://www.talkcampus.com/news/the-importance-of-round-the-clock-connection-why-peer-support-is-an-essential-part-of-the-student-w https://www.talkcampus.com/news/the-importance-of-round-the-clock-connection-why-peer-support-is-an-essential-part-of-the-student-w When students feel connected, everything changes. The pressure of academic life, social challenges, and personal struggles can feel overwhelming. But imagine having a space where support is always within reach - a place where peers understand, listen, and share, no matter the hour. This is the heart of round-the-clock Jacob White Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:55:04 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/building-a-better-dialogue-how-to-have-constructive-conversations-online https://www.talkcampus.com/news/building-a-better-dialogue-how-to-have-constructive-conversations-online Discover how student peer support can enhance online conversations. Learn essential tips to build a culture of care with student peer support. Jacob White Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:20:37 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/embracing-change-how-to-support-yourself-and-others https://www.talkcampus.com/news/embracing-change-how-to-support-yourself-and-others Discover the power of student peer support in embracing change. Learn how student peer support can help you and others through life's transitions. Jennifer Russell Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:20:12 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/no-more-gaps-why-student-mental-health-demands-full-end-to-end-support https://www.talkcampus.com/news/no-more-gaps-why-student-mental-health-demands-full-end-to-end-support Student wellbeing is in crisis. Explore why real connection, early intervention, and continuous care are key to supporting students effectively. Jennifer Russell Thu, 22 May 2025 08:57:36 GMT News https://www.talkcampus.com/news/suicide-awareness-and-prevention-a-shared-responsibility-and-the-small-steps-that-save-lives https://www.talkcampus.com/news/suicide-awareness-and-prevention-a-shared-responsibility-and-the-small-steps-that-save-lives Discover how suicide awareness and prevention can be a shared responsibility. Learn small steps to save lives and tackle the suicide crisis today. Jamie Druitt Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:01:52 GMT Resources Student Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/surviving-the-cost-of-living-crisis-as-a-student https://www.talkcampus.com/news/surviving-the-cost-of-living-crisis-as-a-student Get tips on practical tips for managing your wellbeing and finances in the face of the cost of living crisis. Emma Pethybridge Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:01:21 GMT Student Resources Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/decoding-the-danger-how-adolescence-echoes-our-fight-to-keep-young-people-safe-online https://www.talkcampus.com/news/decoding-the-danger-how-adolescence-echoes-our-fight-to-keep-young-people-safe-online Coded language, online spaces and how to keep young people safe online in the face of fast-changing digital culture as seen in the series Adolescence Emma Pethybridge Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:56:10 GMT Resources Campus Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/unlocking-student-potential-why-wellbeing-teams-should-champion-volunteering https://www.talkcampus.com/news/unlocking-student-potential-why-wellbeing-teams-should-champion-volunteering How volunteering helps improve student wellbeing and life skills Emma Pethybridge Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:17:11 GMT Resources Campus Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/studying-abroad-surviving-my-toughest-year https://www.talkcampus.com/news/studying-abroad-surviving-my-toughest-year Student shares their experience of studying abroad and how online communities and connecting with professors and coursemates gave her hope Emma Pethybridge Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:44:33 GMT Student Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/my-adhd-journey-a-late-diagnosis https://www.talkcampus.com/news/my-adhd-journey-a-late-diagnosis Student shares their story about receiving a late in life ADHD diagnosis and how self-acceptance has helped her through school and careers Emma Pethybridge Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:31:55 GMT Student Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/healing-from-childhood-trauma-and-building-a-better-future https://www.talkcampus.com/news/healing-from-childhood-trauma-and-building-a-better-future Student user talks about their experience of childhood trauma and how they have built healthy boundaries and creative a better future Emma Pethybridge Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:17:35 GMT Student Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/taking-care-of-yourself-during-the-holidays https://www.talkcampus.com/news/taking-care-of-yourself-during-the-holidays Tips for taking care of yourself and your wellbeing during the holidays Emma Pethybridge Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:23:35 GMT Student Resources Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/why-peer-support-is-an-essential-part-of-your-mental-health-offering https://www.talkcampus.com/news/why-peer-support-is-an-essential-part-of-your-mental-health-offering How TalkCampus peer support works alongside existing telehealth services Emma Pethybridge Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:35:35 GMT Resources News Campus Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/the-role-of-peer-support-in-student-suicide-prevention-and-risk-reduction https://www.talkcampus.com/news/the-role-of-peer-support-in-student-suicide-prevention-and-risk-reduction A review of the AMOSSHE recent guidance on suicide prevention and the role of peer support Emma Pethybridge Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:25:20 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/university-mental-health-charter-best-practice https://www.talkcampus.com/news/university-mental-health-charter-best-practice Guidance for aligning and completing the University Wellbeing Charter through integration of TalkCampus peer support. Emma Pethybridge Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:59:11 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/why-peer-support https://www.talkcampus.com/news/why-peer-support Looking at the research behind why digital peer support is so important in helping students and their wellbeing Emma Pethybridge Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:23:06 GMT Campus Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/my-story-coping-with-war-in-lebanon https://www.talkcampus.com/news/my-story-coping-with-war-in-lebanon Jad, a student from Lebanon in our TalkCampus community, shares how he copes with the challenges of living through ongoing conflict. Emma Pethybridge Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:24:09 GMT Student Resources Campus Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/managing-your-mental-health-in-a-world-full-of-triggering-news https://www.talkcampus.com/news/managing-your-mental-health-in-a-world-full-of-triggering-news Strategies for helping you manage news distress Emma Pethybridge Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:03:09 GMT Student Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/how-to-have-difficult-conversations https://www.talkcampus.com/news/how-to-have-difficult-conversations A Guide to Supporting StudentsWorking on the front line with students means that very often you might end up being the first person they turn to for support. We understand that finding the right words can be daunting, and sometimes that uncertainty leads us to say nothing at all.Here are 5 tips taken from our training Emma Pethybridge Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:29:40 GMT Resources Campus Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/self-care-after-a-traumatic-experience https://www.talkcampus.com/news/self-care-after-a-traumatic-experience As the academic year draws to a close, it’s supposed to be a time of reflection, renewal, and moving forward. But for many students around the world, this season may feel anything but peaceful.If you’re living through or witnessing severe hardship, whether it’s political unrest, community violence, or upheaval that’s d Livvie Symes Tue, 06 Aug 2024 16:06:31 GMT Resources Student Resources https://www.talkcampus.com/news/welcoming-richmond-american-university-london-to-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/welcoming-richmond-american-university-london-to-talkcampus We're thrilled to announce that Richmond American University London has joined the brilliant TalkCampus peer support community! At RAUL, students have the unique opportunity to graduate with both a UK-accredited and US- accredited degree, offering them the best of both British and American higher education. This truly Livvie Symes Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:11:28 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/florida-state-university-launches-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/florida-state-university-launches-talkcampus Florida State University is a recognised Preeminent University, meaning it is a national leader in both student retention and graduation. FSU’s focus, led by its appetite for innovation, is for students to graduate with a pre-designed and focused plan for their career or graduate degree. But that doesn’t stop students Livvie Symes Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:48:19 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/cowley-college-joins-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/cowley-college-joins-talkcampus We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the students of Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas! This partnership marks a significant step in providing comprehensive wellbeing support tailored to the unique needs of college students.Rebecca Holman, MSW, Student Life Counselor, shares her excitement about this new c Livvie Symes Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:59:24 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/owens-community-college-launches-talkcampus-a-leap-forward-in-student-support https://www.talkcampus.com/news/owens-community-college-launches-talkcampus-a-leap-forward-in-student-support We are thrilled to welcome Owens Community College students to TalkCampus! Based in Ohio, Owens Community College is home to several thousand students who will now have access to our online peer support platform. This partnership marks a significant step in providing comprehensive wellbeing support tailored to the uniq Livvie Symes Thu, 23 May 2024 09:58:19 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/support-for-student-loneliness https://www.talkcampus.com/news/support-for-student-loneliness Loneliness is a personal experience unique to each individual. It's not a reflection of personal failure, but a natural human emotion. Livvie Symes Mon, 20 May 2024 08:43:35 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/supporting-student-success-unmc-teams-up-with-talkcampus-for-mental-health https://www.talkcampus.com/news/supporting-student-success-unmc-teams-up-with-talkcampus-for-mental-health University of Nebraska Medical Center adds peer support to wellbeing offerings Livvie Symes Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:40:47 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/empowering-parkland-college-students-talkcampus-for-24-7-mental-health-support https://www.talkcampus.com/news/empowering-parkland-college-students-talkcampus-for-24-7-mental-health-support Parkland College working with TalkCampus for online peer support for students Livvie Symes Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:04:24 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/samhsa-helps-fund-talkcampus-peer-support https://www.talkcampus.com/news/samhsa-helps-fund-talkcampus-peer-support St Lawrence University joins TalkCampus thanks to SAMHSA Livvie Symes Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:23:07 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/how-can-i-tell-people-my-exam-results https://www.talkcampus.com/news/how-can-i-tell-people-my-exam-results Students: How to tell people your exam results Livvie Symes Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:02:01 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/exam-results-how-to-deal-with-disappointment https://www.talkcampus.com/news/exam-results-how-to-deal-with-disappointment Exam results: How to deal with disappointment Livvie Symes Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:56:16 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/university-of-derby-on-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/university-of-derby-on-talkcampus The University of Derby has now joined TalkCampus, offering Derby students 24/7 wellbeing support from a global, clinically-backed community. kelsey.mulcahy Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:23:26 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/university-of-york-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/university-of-york-talkcampus The University of York wanted 24/7 wellbeing support for its students. They found the perfect online service with TalkCampus. kelsey.mulcahy Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:41:00 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/talkcampus-now-available-to-the-65-000-students-studying-at-the-university-of-new-south-wales https://www.talkcampus.com/news/talkcampus-now-available-to-the-65-000-students-studying-at-the-university-of-new-south-wales Ranked in the top 70 universities worldwide, UNSW Sydney is the 11th university to partner with TalkCampus across New South Wales, and the 18th across Australia. UNSW is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse, dedicated to shaping forward-thinking graduates who make a positive impact in the world. One of the kelsey.mulcahy Mon, 23 Jan 2023 03:54:34 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/aue-launch https://www.talkcampus.com/news/aue-launch “We are ecstatic to collaborate with TalkCampus to offer students at the American University in the Emirates opportunities to enjoy a successful academic trajectory with bettered wellbeing."The American University in the Emirates, one of the core higher education institutions in the Gulf region, has recently launc kelsey.mulcahy Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:16:12 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/nbcc https://www.talkcampus.com/news/nbcc "At NBCC we recognise that this variety of support is important, as there is a always a spectrum of needs amongst students.”New Brunswick Community College has six campuses across New Brunswick, and is the latest Canadian institution to launch with TalkCampus. A combination of peer support, machine-learning and in kelsey.mulcahy Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:38:55 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/helene-fuld-college https://www.talkcampus.com/news/helene-fuld-college "We are looking forward to building a partnership with TalkCampus to enable us to provide early intervention wellbeing support to our students."At the forefront of nursing education is the Helene Fuld College of Nursing based in New York. Its mission is to provide a dynamic career-ladder approach to nursing e kelsey.mulcahy Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:38:27 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/cambrian-college-launches-with-talkcampus-in-preparation-for-the-upcoming-holiday-period https://www.talkcampus.com/news/cambrian-college-launches-with-talkcampus-in-preparation-for-the-upcoming-holiday-period Being able to connect digitally makes this support even more accessible for our students, and will increase our capacity for wellbeing care, especially during the holiday periods and evenings when our on-campus support services are not available."Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology has launched with Ta kelsey.mulcahy Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:49:46 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/royal-academy-of-dance-launches-with-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/royal-academy-of-dance-launches-with-talkcampus The Royal Academy of Dance is a UK-based, world-leading examination board specialising in dance education and training. They have been teaching the world to dance for more than 100 years and believe passionately in its power to transform lives for the better. TalkCampus Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/welcoming-new-guidelines-on-information-sharing-issued-by-universities-uk https://www.talkcampus.com/news/welcoming-new-guidelines-on-information-sharing-issued-by-universities-uk Suicide prevention in the student populationCeri ConnellyClinical Lead @ TalkLifeOctober 26, 2022What are the new guidelines?Universities UK (UUK, 2022) have issued new guidelines asking universities to adopt a more proactive approach to suicide prevention. The new guidelines recommend that universities share any serio TalkCampus Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:29:08 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/acpe-launches-with-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/acpe-launches-with-talkcampus The Australian College of Physical Education, based in Sydney Australia, has launched with peer to peer support platform, TalkCampus, to provide students with 24/7 support via their devices, and provide them with access to a supportive global community while studying. “We know that every student is different and that a TalkCampus Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:24:53 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/illinois-college-of-optometry-launches-with-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/illinois-college-of-optometry-launches-with-talkcampus The Illinois College of Optometry is the largest optometry college in the USA, and one of the world’s leading optometric institutions. ICO prioritises student wellbeing and has launched peer-to-peer support platform TalkCampus, to provide students with access to a global community for instant support. TalkCampus is joi TalkCampus Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:34:19 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/the-open-university-launches-with-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/the-open-university-launches-with-talkcampus The Open University supports 200,000 students and has been the expert in distance-learning for more than 50 years. The unique challenges that students face when studying remotely and abroad have resulted in The Open University launching TalkCampus, to give students access to 24/7 wellbeing support wherever they are in Jacob White Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:39:27 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/city-of-bristol-college-launches-with-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/city-of-bristol-college-launches-with-talkcampus City of Bristol College provides academic, technical, professional and vocational courses from centres across Bristol. Their focus is on preparing students to pursue a whole host of different careers. City of Bristol College’s community of students is constantly growing, and they pride themselves on providing an inclus TalkCampus Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:05:21 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/north-park-university-launches-with-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/north-park-university-launches-with-talkcampus North Park University students are now able to access TalkCampus; a safe, supportive, community built from the ground up for wellbeing combining real-time 24/7 safeguarding and escalation, trained peer supporters and professional staff. TalkCampus Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:15:04 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/turtle-mountain-community-college-launches-with-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/turtle-mountain-community-college-launches-with-talkcampus “With our campus being remotely located, the global element of the platform was really appealing for us, and we know that this will be a resource that will be valued by our students”. TalkCampus Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:40:12 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/anoka-ramsey-community-college-launches-with-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/anoka-ramsey-community-college-launches-with-talkcampus “TalkCampus will give our students an opportunity to engage with students around the world to talk about the ups and downs of their student journey". TalkCampus Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:50:12 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/carteret-community-colleges-launches-with-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/carteret-community-colleges-launches-with-talkcampus Carteret Community College based in North Carolina and is the latest institution to partner with innovative wellbeing solution, TalkCampus. TalkCampus is a platform that uses a combination of peer support, machine learning and innovative design to ensure that students have a community that makes talking about how they’ TalkCampus Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:06:28 GMT https://www.talkcampus.com/news/the-university-of-newcastle-launches-talkcampus https://www.talkcampus.com/news/the-university-of-newcastle-launches-talkcampus The team at the University of Newcastle have partnered with TalkCampus as a way to provide students with access to a global community of support that is truly diverse, supporting institutions from 5 continents across 25 different languages. TalkCampus Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:45:45 GMT