How to promote the well-being of international and refugee students: Research and best practices

International students and students with a refugee background often face barriers that can make their university experience stressful and lonely. What can higher education institutions do to promote the well-being of these students? What are the similarities and differences between international students and students with a refugee background? Based on recent research conducted in the Netherlands and Italy, we discuss practical implications and best practices for promoting well-being.

Topics

• Student and alumni services
• Student mental health support
• Social responsibility
• Diversity, equity and inclusion

Chair

• Dana Van Nieuwaal, 

  Nuffic, Netherlands

Speakers

• Elli Thravalou, 

  Nuffic, Netherlands

• Elisa Tomezzoli, 

  University of Milan & European Institute of Oncology, Italy