The Duchess met with staff and students from the University of Derby, and colleagues from the UK’s student mental health charity, Student Minds, ahead of World Mental Health Day this Saturday.
1. Chatting with students
Professor Kathryn Mitchell DL: “We are honoured to have been able to welcome Her Royal Highness to the University of Derby and extremely proud to be recognised for the work the University is doing to support student mental health, particularly during these challenging times." Photo: .
2. A visit to the mock nursing ward
The royal visit continued with a session in the university’s mock nursing ward where nursing students and programme staff gave The Duchess an insight into the University’s 'buddy' peer mentoring system. Photo: .
3. Student Minds
The group chatted about the response of the University sector nationally to student mental health during the pandemic, including Student Space. Photo: .
4. University's sports centre
Rosie Tressler OBE, CEO of Student Minds: “At Student Minds, we want to do everything we can alongside the range of services in the higher education sector and the NHS to ease the pressure and help students create memories and skills that will last a lifetime.” Photo: .