Reducing Student Social Isolation

Connecting People was originally developed and tested in statutory and voluntary mental health organisations by Professor Martin Webber.  Dr Jonny Lovell adapted the approach in 2018 for use with university students.  Jonny and Martin collaborated on a feasibility study to evaluate the adapted approach between 2018 and 2022.  

Research analysis indicated increased confidence of university staff and student mentors to work confidently and effectively with socially isolated students.  Results are published in the Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management. 

You can read more about the original version of Connecting People, and associated studies, on Connectingpeople.net  

We are currently (June 2024) looking for funding to undertake a randomised control trial on the Connecting People student adaptation.