Dr. Jacks Bennett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jacks Bennett is a Chartered Psychologist and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol, specializing in public health research with a focus on mental well-being in higher education. His research examines the prevalence and trends of student well-being, as well as the social and educational factors that influence mental health outcomes among students. Jacks' work delves into health disparities related to disability, gender, socio-economic status, and ethnic background. He is currently leading a national cohort study aimed at tracking student well-being throughout the academic year. As a fellow of the NIHR School Public Health for the period of 2024-2026 and a former ESRC Postdoc Fellow in 2023-2024, he has been actively engaged in analyzing data from the University of Bristol's annual Student Well-being Survey, contributing valuable insights for mental health strategy and policy. Furthermore, Jacks has collaborated with the Smarten research network to develop national guidelines for measuring mental health and well-being in student cohorts. He is part of several research groups at the University of Bristol, including the Elizabeth Blackwell Mental Health Young People Research Initiative and the Centre for Academic Mental Health.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Associate

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol

Conducting research on student well-being and mental health.

Awards

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Digital Story Award

2025-01-22

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.