Wellbeing and community
Rest, holidays, community and support are part of research life. The framework explicitly encourages weekends and holidays, mutual support and seeking professional help where needed.
Your Independent Panel Chair, School leader and student representatives are part of the research support network. School/Doctoral College events can help you meet peers; students are encouraged to organise activities too.
Support listed in the framework
| Service | Contact / information |
|---|---|
| University Counselling and Mental Well-being | counselling@napier.ac.uk, 0131 455 2459 |
| Togetherall | togetherall.com, register through the University organisation using your student email; framework describes 24/7 anonymous peer/professional support |
| Nightline | 0131 557 4444; framework describes 8pm–8am in term time |
| Breathing Space | 0800 83 85 87 |
| Edinburgh Crisis Centre | 0808 801 0414; text 0797 442 9075; framework describes 24-hour support for eligible Edinburgh residents |
These details are transcribed from the October 2026 framework, not independently verified live service hours or availability. Use the current University wellbeing pages for up-to-date access.
If research itself poses trauma-related risk, raise it with your DoS and record it on RD4; trauma-informed IPC support may be appropriate. If personal circumstances are preventing study, see Taking a study break and Disability support and adjustments.
Source: Framework §3.7, pp. 29–30. Read the source.