What is the SWANS study?
It is a Longitudinal cohort study that aims to generate robust information on the scale, nature, and factors associated with the well-being of students at the University of Bradford.
The project also aims to establish a sustainable data-collection structure to allow rapid evaluation of a range of strategies to improve student psychological wellbeing.
If you want to take part in the study, Scan this QR code. The next data collection point for the study is open from the 15th September 2025 to the 12th of October 2025.
Rest assured, your data will be stored safely. Only our team will have access to the data.
If you feel distressed or would like some support, then we advise you to seek this, using the resources below:
A full list of Help and Support services and resources can be found on the University of Bradford website here.
If you are in a mental health crisis now and need urgent help, call 999 emergency services.
The university counselling and mental health service has a team of professionals providing support to students experiencing psychological or mental health problems and can be contacted at counselling@bradford.ac.uk or mhadvice@bradford.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)1274 235750
You can contact a 24-hour helpline: 0800 028 3766, which is a free and confidential service for students operated by Health Assured.
The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to provide confidential support to anyone who needs it by calling 116 123.
You can discuss concerns with your doctor, who can support mental health or wellbeing problems. You can search the NHS website for GP surgeries in your area: www.nhs.uk, or if you are registered with the student health services, the contact details are here.
If you still have questions, you can contact the SWANS Study at Bradford Research Team at : swans@bradford.ac.uk