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Psychologists to begin study on how to improve people’s navigational abilities
Psychologists secure funding in excess of £440,000 to research the cognitive basis or a person's sense of direction.
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Experts gather to debate international impact of environmental psychology
The International Conference on Environmental Psychology 2019 is taking place at the University of Plymouth from September 4-6
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Researchers and charity launch online tool to help people deal with psychological impact of having a ‘visible difference’
A ‘life-changing’ programme to help adults with visible differences such as scars and burns is being made publicly available for the first time.
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Postgraduate autism researcher shortlisted for national award
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/postgraduate-autism-researcher-shortlisted-for-national-award
Plymouth University news: A postgraduate student whose research focuses on team working in the diagnosis of autism is one of six PhD students vying to win the Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition
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Reconnecting with nature key for the health of people and the planet
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/reconnecting-with-nature-key-for-the-health-of-people-and-the-planet
A study led by researchers at the University of Plymouth is the first to investigate – within a single study – the contribution of both nature contact and connection to human health, wellbeing and pro-environmental behaviours
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Psychologists searching for public participants for research project into navigation
New research project examining the cognitive basis of navigation is getting under way with an appeal for participants to take part in laboratory and field tests.
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Clinical psychology students work with charity to improve mental wellbeing of LGBT+ communities
Plymouth University news: Postgraduate students will be discussing how clinical psychology can help to play a part in improving the mental wellbeing of the LGBT+ communities at a conference on 21 July.
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Only 20 per cent of men over 50 would opt for surgical treatment if faced with localised prostate cancer
Plymouth University news: A study by psychology academics shows that only 20 per cent of men would opt to have their prostate gland removed if faced with localised prostate cancer.
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New study looking for participants to help combat workplace stress
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-study-looking-for-participants-to-help-combat-workplace-stress
The strengthening psychological resilience at work study is exploring whether a technique that uses the power of mental imagery can improve employees’ resilience.
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New research shows what makes people ‘cruel to be kind’
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-research-shows-what-makes-people-cruel-to-be-kind
A team from the School of Psychology has found key conditions that might make someone ‘cruel to be kind’, after conducting research using video games
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