After working as a mental health nurse on a psychiatric intensive care unit and a child and adolescent mental health ward, Joshua Stubbs studied for a BA in education at the University of York (first class honours with distinction) and an MSc in education (research design and methodology) at the University of Oxford (distinction). He is currently studying for a PhD in education at the University of York, where he is attempting to generate a better understanding of how best to support the mental health and wellbeing of students during post-compulsory education.