News14 July 2023
TASO have published a joint report with What Works Wellbeing on the wellbeing of undergraduate and taught postgraduate students.
In the report, we analyse Student Academic Experience Survey data to examine how the wellbeing of undergraduate and taught postgraduate students has changed over time, and how it varies according to demographic characteristics and circumstances. Specifically, we consider wellbeing inequalities by course load, economic background, family education level, proximity to university, employment status, ethnicity, sexuality, sex and disability.
A concerted policy focus on widening participation over the last twenty or more years has increased the number and diversity of students accessing higher education. To ensure that students have the tools and support they need to thrive whilst at university, we must understand the drivers and determinants of student wellbeing.
The report is authored by TASO, What Works Wellbeing and Michael Sanders, Professor of Public Policy at King’s College London’s Policy Institute, Evidence Associate at the What Works Centre for Wellbeing and Academic Lead for TASO.
You can access the report below.
Download the full report
If you have any questions around the report, or would like the report in another format, you can get in touch with us at info@taso.org.uk.