The Psychological Wellbeing and Lifestyle in University Students (PLUS) Research Network is for Australian researchers to share information about their research
Newcastle, NSW
Joined August 2022
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Higher degree by research students in Australia work full-time hours but receive $11.7k below the minimum wage. The Universities Accord recommended that the higher degree by research stipend should be increased to support junior researchers, we are campaigning for that to happen!
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Our @nutsocaus Wollongong group enjoyed a presentation from @DrRajshriRoy on her research improving uni food environments tonight 🏫🍔🥗
Lots for us to learn in our work at UOW and looking towards collaborations in the future 👩🏻💻
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📺 Recordings from last month's "Access, Achievement, Accord 2024: The Australian Student Equity Symposium" are now available on YouTube! Catch all panel discussions and keynote speeches here: bit.ly/4bV6hpx #AAAEQUITY
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💡Expression of Interest invited for ACSES’s Large Grants Research Program - a program to fund proposals that address contemporary developments and challenges in Australian domestic higher education equity policy, practice, and evaluation. Find out more:
ncsehe.edu.au/expression-of-…
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Sandya Streram presents on her systematic review of health behaviour interventions targeting students in the university setting @PLUSResNetwork webinar. 22 RCTs have been published in the last 10 years that have explored the impact of the interventions on mental health outcomes.
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@LouFarrer shares her experience with a video-based intervention to improve the mental health of uni students. Reflections on the use of the intervention- if students started the videos they watched them, but challenge was getting them to start. Great learning for @PLUSResNetwork
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The PLUS Research Network 2023 Webinar is underway! We are excited to hear about the most recent research on the health and wellbeing of university students!
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The @PLUSResNetwork is for Australian researchers who focus on improving health behaviours and mental health in uni students. Register now for their online webinar on Nov 21 and hear from #PLUSNetwork members and their latest research. bit.ly/46Mx3xa
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We asked DVC-As their views on the implementation of health & wellbeing policies & programs for students at Australian universities. They are supportive but identified key barriers to implementation. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
@ProfTBurrows @sally_hunt @DrLeeAshton @mitchjduncan
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Membership renewals for the PLUS Research Network are now open. Renew before the 31st August to gain access to our new PLUS Network Team to network with other members. Renew here 👇 forms.office.com/r/hgq7rE95u…
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Public health bodies, Govs & unis are being urged to embrace the Healthy Unis concept.
"Given recent criticism around high teaching loads & stressful work environments now feels like an opportunity to act” - Dr Patricia Taylor.
loom.ly/mq7AWW0
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How does commencing university influence physical activity, diet, sleep, and mental well-being? Our recently published paper led by @stinaoftedal explores Australian student experiences. tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1…
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Great to hear from @drkatherinekent on food security research at #NSAus2022
“University communities face high rates of food insecurity, & most food insecure students & staff experience severe food insecurity. They are regularly running out of food and experiencing hunger.”
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A strong solution to addressing food insecurity among university staff & students. @drkatherinekent @sandramurray_
#PLUS22
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@Genevieve132 outlining mental health among Australian university students and the negative impact of COVID-19 #PLUS22 @PLUSResNetwork
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Great achievment by @MelHutchesson establishing the @PLUSResNetwork for mental health for university students with >100 members supporting this initiative . First webinar today! Let’s begin
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Would you like to eat more healthily but you cannot access or afford #healthyfood options? Are you a #MacquarieUniversity student?
Simply complete this survey here redcap.mq.edu.au/surveys/?s=…
@Macquarie_Uni
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A review by Michelle Tadros @drjillnewby @alizaws @SophieH_Li @blackdoginst showing sleep interventions improve sleep quality in Uni students, presented this week at #AACBT22
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📣 We are seeking 2 new members to join our leadership team
Do you work in young adults behavioural nutrition, physical activity or sedentary behaviour & are keen to take a leading role in the #YoungAdults_ISBNPA SIG?
For more info & to complete the EOI tinyurl.com/28fvkhkn
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🧵1/7 Proud to share our latest paper exploring the #prevalence, severity, coping strategies and precipitating factors of #foodinsecurity in #unistudents during the #COVID19 lockdown in 2020.
➡️doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13962
#university #foodsecurity #mentalhealth #Publichealth
