BERKELEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ARTS & SCIENCES

Children and young people experience distinct developmental and educational pressures. This research theme examines how families, schools, universities and digital environments can support wellbeing while respecting developmental needs, safeguarding responsibilities and individual differences.

Priority topics: school belonging; bullying and cyberbullying; examination stress; university transitions; neurodiversity and inclusive education; sleep; social media exposure; family support; early identification and referral pathways. Projects involving minors require robust safeguarding, parental or appropriate legal consent, assent where relevant, and ethics approval.

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Research & Innovation

Advancing knowledge through research, inquiry and collaboration

Research Areas

Interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary challenges

Publications & Working Papers

Research outputs and evidence-led discussion

Researchers & Contributors

Connect expertise across disciplines

Student Research

Supporting inquiry, critical thinking and academic development

Research Collaborations

Building meaningful academic and professional connections

Conferences & Research Seminars

Share ideas, debate evidence and expand networks

Submit Research

Share your research for editorial consideration

Research Ethics & Editorial Standards

Integrity, transparency and responsible publication

Mental Health & Psychological Wellbeing

Understanding mental wellbeing across education, workplaces and communities

Workplace Mental Health & Burnout

Evidence for healthier organisations and sustainable work

Digital Mental Health & Responsible AI

Evaluating digital tools with evidence, ethics and human oversight

Public Mental Health & Health Equity

Exploring social determinants and population-level prevention

Resilience, Behaviour & Positive Psychology

Studying the conditions that support flourishing and meaningful lives

Child, Adolescent & Student Wellbeing