Debarpita Bardhan Correia
Dean & Academic Director
IStudying abroad takes courage. Leaving behind family and friends and moving to a foreign country can impact a student's mental health and well-being. Students can feel lonely and may experience homesickness, which could contribute to below expected academic results. Taking into consideration the importance of the mental well-being of students, the University of Buckingham has started its journey to becoming Europe's first 'Positive University'. Given this, the University fosters an approach of positive psychology amongst staff and students. This approach enables students to be happier, more engaged with their learning and develop a purpose in their lives beyond university. To mark the launch of this new initiative at the University of Buckingham, the Vice Chancellor, Sir Anthony Seldon has engaged in talks with the Honorary Graduate, Professor Martin Seligman, the pioneer of positive psychology.
Established in 1976, as the UK's first Independent University, Buckingham was given Royal Charter status in 1983. The University is recognized as the home of the 2-year degree in the United Kingdom, an accelerated degree programme which provides students with the opportunity to complete their degree one year ahead of other students in mainstream University education. From its inception, The University of Buckingham has welcomed international students from over 90 different nationalities. "At Buckingham, everything is designed around students' well-being. As a small University we provide a friendly, supportive, safe community conducive to an exceptional learning environment," shares Dean Jones, Partnerships and Outreach Manager. The University has received numerous awards, being ranked top ten for Teaching Quality and student experience, 1st in England for Student satisfaction, top 5 for Student-Staff Ratio by The Complete University Guide 2019.
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