News tagged with: school-of-psychology
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Students can manage anxiety through programme that helps them imagine positive outcomes
ùƵ news: Researchers from the University tested whether an initiative they developed – Functional Imagery Training – had the potential to reduce student anxiety
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Why do young people buy loot boxes in video games?
ùƵ news: Researchers from the University have said a tool designed to understand why young video gamers purchase loot boxes could potentially help identify early signs of gaming-related harms
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From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”
ùƵ news: From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”. Psychology with Criminology student Ash Parker describes her Clearing journey.
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Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their condition
ùƵ: Researchers from the University led a study that asked patients, some of whom had experienced lower back pain for up to 40 years, if being in nature helped them cope better with their lower back pain.
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Board game enables autistic people to create stories about their condition
ùƵ news: Researchers from the University found the illustrated cards used in Dixit helped evoke emotions in a way that could bridge the gaps between people with and without autism
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Academic contributes to report warning hidden toll of brain injury costs the economy £43 billion a year
ùƵ news: Dr Alyson Norman, Associate Professor in Psychology, worked on a new Right to Rehab report with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Acquired Brain Injury and the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum.
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Study shows people with more nature in their neighbourhood smoke and drink less
ùƵ news: A study showing how people who live in greener neighbourhoods smoke and drink less on average is the latest involving the University to explore links between nature and addictive behaviours.
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Explorer completes the challenge of a lifetime
ùƵ news: To mark his 89th birthday, explorer and author Robin Hanbury-Tenison has taken on the challenge of a lifetime by rowing 22 miles on the River Tamar, thanks to support from students and staff at the ùƵ.
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Study exposes magicians’ misconceptions about why their tricks work
ùƵ news: Research compared insights from performers and the public.
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Alumni Awards 2025
ùƵ news: The winners of the University's first Alumni Awards have been announced, recognising the positive impact our graduates are making locally and globally
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£6.5m project aims to revolutionise mental health treatment using ultrasound
ùƵ news: The University is working with NHS and industry partners to test a device using ultrasound to improve mood and reduce depression
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ùƵ’s explorers share expertise at national event
ùƵ news: Students, staff and alumni attended the annual RGS Explore event, which supports people in all disciplines as they push geographical boundaries.
