Student Mental Health Agreement

Universities and colleges across Scotland participate in creating their Student Mental Health Agreements, in partnership with their students' associations and universities. In collaboration with students, these agreements form the basis of how whole institutions will approach student mental health and wellbeing over a two-year period.  

The Steering Group are delighted to present the Student Mental Health Agreement for 2025-2027! The Steering Group is made up of members of the Students’ Association and the University, ensuring that this project is a true partnership. Members from the Students Association include: Alex Chun, President of Wellbeing & Community; Joanna Barrow, Student Health Officer; and Holly McDonald, Campaigns & Impact Co-ordinator. Members from the University include: Rosalyn Claase, Director of Student Experience; Joely Nicol, CBT Therapist & Mental Health Development Officer; Nioma Robertson, Assistant Director (Mental Health).   

In 2025, we surveyed students about the areas of wellbeing that are most important to them, and what they would like to change at the University and Students’ Association to help improve mental health and wellbeing. These findings and feedback through other channels, helped shape our thinking when we created the four priority areas for this agreement.

Read the full agreement here

We are currently working on tracking the actions and projects in our SMHA, and we will keep you updated on how things progress! If you would like to find out more, please contact the PresWell ([email protected]) or the Campaigns & Impact Co-ordinator ([email protected]). If you would like support for your mental health, you can find support services on the University webpage, or you can book an appointment with Student Services.