Sep 10

What's New in Brain in Hand?

Videos and Live Events

In an exciting new feature, Brain in Hand have added the ability for students to view webinars and other recordings from within the app.

This will allow users to discover, browse, register for, and watch Brain in Hand webinars in Zoom and pre-recorded video content directly inside the Brain in Hand app.

Guided Onboarding Experience

They have also introduced a new guided onboarding experience, now available directly from the home screen when students first launch the app.

Students are welcomed into Brain in Hand with a clear “Start here” setup journey, including:
  • A visible setup progress indicator
  • Simple prompts to continue building personalised support
  • A structured pathway to help them get up and running quickly

Check-in Insights

The team have launched Check-in Insights, giving students a clearer and more meaningful way to reflect on their wellbeing over time.

This feature transforms check-in data into simple, visual trends, helping students to:

  • Spot patterns across days, weeks, and months
  • Better understand changes in mood and stress
  • Reflect on what is influencing their wellbeing
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By making insights easy to interpret, this feature supports greater self-awareness and earlier intervention, helping students to take proactive steps before challenges escalate.

Higher Education Impact Highlights

Brain in Hand's latest Higher Education Impact Report demonstrates the real difference Brain in Hand is making for students navigating university life.

Students report measurable improvements in both academic outcomes and wellbeing:

feel they are succeeding in their studies

attend more classes and lectures

feel more confident travelling to and from university

report improvements in mental health

feel better able to manage stressful periods

report fewer crisis events

The Result is:

  • Greater confidence and independence

  • Increased participation in university life

  • Stronger retention and progression outcomes

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