This research examines bereavement among UK university students, finding that one in five surveyed met criteria for prolonged grief disorder and experienced significant academic disruption. University support is often difficult to access or poorly signposted. The findings call for grief-aware policies that better protect bereaved students’ wellbeing and educational futures.

This research examines how universities communicate career advice and support services to students. Through surveys and focus groups at UMass Amherst, the study identifies student needs for less stressful, more inclusive, and more integrated career guidance. The findings inform policy and curriculum improvements aimed at better supporting student futures.