Science of happiness

THE University of Bristol has become the first to launch a happiness course for students in the UK, teaching strategies for a more fulfilling life.

The optional 10-week course, which starts on World Mental Health Day, draws on the latest research in psychology and neuroscience.

It explores what happiness is, how to achieve it and teaches tangible practices for students to apply in their everyday lives, the university said. The science of happiness course comes amid growing concerns around the mental health and well-being of students.