Submitted by A.J. Wilby on Thu, 06/03/2025 - 09:32
A team of researchers from Murray Edwards College are conducting crucial research into how experiences of the teaching, learning and/ or research environment may influence mental health and wellbeing in Cambridge students. Currently, no data exist on this. The study is looking for undergraduates and postgraduates from all subjects to complete their online survey, the results of which will be used to make recommendations to the University on students’ needs in these areas.
The team is also looking for women and non-binary students to take part in 60-to-90-minute focus groups, to help gain a deeper understanding of how experiences of the teaching, learning, and research environment relates to wellbeing for these students. Focus group participants will be paid £15 for their time.
The survey can be accessed by clicking the link below and will take up to 20 minutes to complete. You will be entered into a prize draw to win one of ten £50 prizes as a thank you for your participation:
Survey link
To learn more about our focus groups and to register your interest, please click the link below:
Focus group link
Participation in the study is confidential and anonymous. This project has received ethical approval from the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning (ref: 2024.MT.75 Imrie & Lysons)
The study is being carried out by a team of researchers from Murray Edwards College interested in students’ experiences of the University of Cambridge teaching, learning and/ or research environment, and how it relates to student mental health and wellbeing. If you would like more information, please contact Dr Jo Lysons at joanna.lysons@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk.