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New award marks 50 years of Psychology at the University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth news: A new graduation prize in memory of psychology expert Dr Nicola Weston marks 50 years since the subject was first taught at Plymouth.

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New theory aims to provide hope for people with fibromyalgia and ME/CFS

University of Plymouth news: Emeritus Professor Michael Hyland, from our School of Psychology, suggests the conditions are caused by a previously unrecognised type of biological error

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Psychology comes to life at iconic attraction

University of Plymouth news: Psychology students visited the Eden Project to explore how the natural environment impacts our health and wellbeing.

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Normative messaging bridges the partisan gap in pandemic risk-taking

University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University demonstrates that clear messages can align public behaviour during a health crisis, effectively bridging gaps previously associated with political voting records

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Top tips for getting through winter months – and they’re not what you think

University of Plymouth news: Dr Sophie Homer gives research-informed advice on how to support wellbeing in the winter months – and it's a world away from ‘new year, new you’.

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What makes a good New Year’s resolution and how do you stick to it?

University of Plymouth news: Read advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes, on how to stick to your New Year’s resolution.

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Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan

University of Plymouth news: Dr Alyson Norman works to highlight the hidden costs of acquired brain injuries – both to individuals and the economy – and has welcomed news that the issue is to be debated in the Houses of Parliament

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From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”

University of Plymouth news: From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”. Psychology with Criminology student Ash Parker describes her Clearing journey.

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Board game enables autistic people to create stories about their condition

University of Plymouth 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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Study exposes magicians’ misconceptions about why their tricks work

University of Plymouth news: Research compared insights from performers and the public.

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Accelerating action this International Women’s Day

Women from the across the University of Plymouth and beyond have shared successes and challenged expectations at special events marking International Women’s Day

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“Two days in Plymouth made me want to stay for the year”

Kyra Rosas came to the University on international exchange from Florida.