-
Ever gone to put your keys in the fridge and the milk on the side? New research sheds light on why
New research from the School of Psychology shows for the first time that forming a strong mental picture of a motor action can make a person involuntarily do it
-
Can board games play a role in neurodivergent treatment and support programmes?
University of Plymouth news: Researchers in our School of Psychology have secured funding to host a national workshop that will explore how board games might be integrated more widely into health and social care interventions
-
Dentists underdiagnose when faced with time pressure, research shows
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/dentists-underdiagnose-when-faced-with-time-pressure-research-shows
Dentists can miss important details on x-rays when put under time pressure, according to new research led by the University of Plymouth.
-
Challenging ‘rule breakers’ – children will confront their peers, but how they do so varies across cultures
The study is the first of its kind, analysing the behaviour of over 300 children from societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
-
SWDTP opportunities
South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP): Economic and Social Research at the University of Plymouth
-
Successful new care Tool has patients and staff at its heart
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/successful-new-care-tool-has-patients-and-staff-at-its-heart
University of Plymouth news: A University of Plymouth graduate has co-devised a new care planning document, known as the Tool, to help care staff better understand a patient’s needs and empower them in a continuing care setting.
-
Exploring self criticism and promoting self compassion
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/exploring-self-criticism-and-promoting-self-compassion
Plymouth University news: A workshop exploring self criticism and the new research that could help people quieten its voice is taking place at Plymouth University from 12-14 September.
-
Adolescents do not ‘get the gist’ when it comes to making risky decisions online
Plymouth University news: Adolescents are more likely than adults to take online risks, regardless of the gamble involved, according to new research by academics in the School of Psychology
-
Autism research team invited on to national network
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/autism-research-team-invited-on-to-national-network
The Welcome Research Hub – comprised of academics from the School of Psychology, Plymouth Institute of Education and Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) – will be joining charity Autistica’s ‘Discover’ Research Network.
-
Plymouth academics named among the UK’s rising research stars
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-academics-named-among-the-uks-rising-research-stars
Dr Elsa Fouragnan and Dr Oli Tills, from the University of Plymouth, are among 90 early career researchers selected to receive one of UK Research and Innovation’s Future Leaders Fellowships.
Filter results by
Displaying results 211 - 220 of 645 in total