An in-depth analysis of vulnerable student populations within the Belgian context and of how higher-education policies can strengthen their resilience.

The COVID-19 epidemic and the associated government and higher-education institution (HEI) measures impact the well-being of students and vulnerable student groups in particular. We aim to (1) measure this impact and identify the vulnerable groups; (2) map the HEI measures, and their relative impact on the well-being; (3) identify the why and how of this impact; and eventually (4) identify and co-develop effective and feasible strategies to minimize this impact in future outbreaks and epidemics.

Keywords:EDUCATION POLICY, MENTAL HEALTH, COVID-19

Disciplines:Social epidemiology, Education policy, Health policy