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Global Perspectives on Student Affairs: Focus on Higher Education Support for Students in the U.K.

Global Perspectives on Student Affairs: Focus on Higher Education Support for Students in the U.K.

Includes a Live Web Event on 01/22/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)

The session will include an overview of current student support priorities in the UK, especially related to student mental health, with talks on how students’ engagement and attitudes are changing, and what that means for institutions, with practical insights on best practice to support students safely and effectively.

Omneya Badr, NASPA Global Division Director is moderating the session.

Géraldine Dufour

University Mental Health Consultant and Trainer

Therapeutic Consultations Ltd

Géraldine Dufour a leading expert on student mental health and university wellbeing, with over 20 years of transformative work in higher education. As Chair of the European Association for International Education's Student and Alumni Services Committee and former Head of Counselling at the University of Cambridge, she shapes policy and practice across the sector. An Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Essex, she has chaired multiple national committees and co-founded pioneering research groups in student mental health. Géraldine provides specialist consultancy and training to higher education institutions worldwide, helping them develop evidence-based approaches to student wellbeing. More information can be found on her website: https://www.geraldinedufour.com/

Kristy Robinson

Co-Head, Student Support and Residential Life

University of Westminster

Kristy Robinson, M.S.W., SFHEA, UKCP Reg. is a mental health practitioner and higher education leader with over a decade of experience across the United States and the United Kingdom. Her work focuses on developing inclusive, trauma-informed student support services and advancing institutional approaches to student wellbeing. Currently Co-Head of Student Support and Residential Life/Student Support Development Lead at the University of Westminster, Kristyleads policy development and strategic enhancement of Student Support and Residential Life services. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she is also a Trustee of the University Mental Health Advisers Network (UMHAN). Her practice is grounded in cultural humility, social justice, and ethical leadership.

Paul Rossi (Moderator)

Head of Student Advice and Safeguarding Support

University of the Arts London

Paul was a first generation student who became a student affairs professional as a result of participation in events and student government. After working in various educational settings after graduation he started his higher education staff experience working with international students, and has subsequently held a number of management roles. He became Head of Student Advice and Safeguarding support at the University of the Arts, London in 2016. He became an Executive Committee member of AMOSSHE, The Student Services Organisation in July 2023.

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01/22/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
01/22/2026 at 9:00 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes Global Perspectives events are designed for Global Division members in NASPA to connect with colleagues around the world to learn about global contexts, global challenges, and global experiences and best practices.