The event will consist of three short presentations followed by space for discussion about how we might manage this issue within our universities. Staff, students, and researchers are all welcome. Lunch will be provided. If you would like to come, please book a ticket so that we can plan for catering.

Programme

13:00 - 13:10 -Jeremy Dixon (co-director of CDAS) - Welcome and Introduction
13:10 - 13:30- Jude Smit (University of East London and Middlesex University) - What can we learn from further and higher education students' lived experiences of attempted suicide?
13:30 - 13:50 - Alison Golden-Wright (University of Bristol) - The Bristol University experience of providing support to all students.
13:50 - 14:10 - Jess Hayball (University of Bath) - Support offered to students and staff at the University of Bath

Bio

Jude Smit is a UKCP and HCPC registered Psychotherapist and Integrative Arts Psychotherapist, a Mental Health Advisor in Further and Higher Education and a Senior Lecturer for the MA in Integrative Arts in Therapy and Education, University of East London. She has a longstanding commitment to research, having been involved with research projects in both the health and education sectors over the last 18 years. She has a particular interest in trauma, under-represented voices, suicide and suicide prevention. Jude has presented at various national and international conferences, seminars and workshops. She is currently completing Psychology PhD research at Middlesex University.

Alison Golden-Wright has been at the University of Bristol since 2018, having previously worked at Solent University. She is responsible for leading key services that support student wellbeing and mental health, including Student Counselling, Disability and Wellbeing Services. Alison supports the University's response to student deaths, serious incidents high risk cases. She has carried out several Serious Incident reviews having developed the process in 2019. Alison is currently the Director of Student Support and Wellbeing. She supports the University's mental health and wellbeing strategy and formed part of the team that lead the successful application to the Student Minds Mental Health Charter Awards.

Jessica Hayball works within the Student Support & Safeguarding department at the University of Bath, where she delivers Pastoral Support training to student facing staff members. The training is mandatory for Personal Tutors and Doctoral Supervisors, and forms part of the university's wider student experience strategy. The training provides staff with important signposting information as well as practical guidance around having pastoral conversations with students. The training also highlights the importance of staff wellbeing.

Understanding and Managing Student Suicide