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Open article: When students understand the value of compassion, they can develop a healthier acceptance of their imperfections, a greater tolerance towards others, and ultimately more emotional resilience, suggests David Mair. University and College Counselling, January 2016

Many counsellors may inadvertently be in breach of the Data Protection Act. Maria McGuigan outlines how to stay on the right side of the law. University and College Counselling, January 2016

In his regular column Jeremy Christey, Chair of BACP UC, asks what is behind the increase in new referrals. University and College Counselling, March 2016

Empowering all staff within educational institutions to feel confident about working with vulnerable students helps reduce staff anxiety, and delivers broader levels of support. Jackie Williams outlines a new e-training package. University and College Counselling, May 2016

Russell Delderfield explores stories told by men with eating disorders. These are, he argues, far from being conditions that only affect women, and university can be a setting where problems deepen or where effective support is encountered for the first time. University and College Counselling, May 2016

"...it sometimes feels as though our work is under siege, with many voices ready to assert facts and knowledge..." Regular column from Jeremy Christey. University and College Counselling, May 2016

Open article: Gareth Hughes challenges the notion that homesickness is the only driver of new students’ distress when they arrive at our institutions. University and College Counselling, September 2016

Sharon Mallon from the Open University and Nicky Stanley from UCLAN explore the impact of transition on vulnerable students, and the role that transitions may play in student suicide. University and College Counselling, September 2016

‘If, in 20 years’ time, you are in a pub quiz, and they ask when x, y or z happened, just answer 2016: it will probably be correct.’ Regular column from Jeremy Christey. University and College Counselling, September 2016

In his regular column, David Mair looks forward to the coming year for HUCS. University and College Counselling, September 2016