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Seeing through another’s eyes – research shows for the first time how we use others’ viewpoints to make decisions
New research by the University of Plymouth has provided the first direct evidence that we often use other people’s eyes to see situations and make judgements.
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Students can manage anxiety through programme that helps them imagine positive outcomes
University of Plymouth 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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Pregnant women’s mental images are directly linked to vaccine hesitancy and uptake
University of Plymouth news: A new study led by the University explored whether women visualised a vaccine would have a positive or negative impact on their babies, and if that affected their decision to be vaccinated
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Research project to investigate whether thermal imaging can promote the early identification of defects in construction projects
The University has been awarded nearly £200,000 to research the role that thermal imaging cameras can play in the construction process and improving the energy performance of new builds and refurbishments.
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Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their condition
University of Plymouth: 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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Magic for the blind – competition encourages magicians to create tricks that only use sound
University of Plymouth news: Entries are being sought as part of an international contest with the winner due to be announced at the Science of Magic Association conference in November 2024
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Getting the most out of life at sea
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/getting-the-most-out-of-life-at-sea
University of Plymouth opinion piece: This Seafarers Awareness Week, PhD student Sophie Homer offers advice on how mariners, who spend long periods away from home, can look after their mental health
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Plymouth’s explorers share expertise at national event
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouths-explorers-share-expertise-at-national-event
University of Plymouth news: Students, staff and alumni attended the annual RGS Explore event, which supports people in all disciplines as they push geographical boundaries.
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Accelerating action this International Women’s Day
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/accelerating-action-this-international-womens-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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Gambling impacts people’s quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University found that experiencing gambling harm can result in a 16% reduction in a person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks
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