News tagged with: school-of-psychology
-
![Getty Images: lady-with-back-pain-resized]()
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.
-
![Voting for cards in a game of Dixit]()
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
-
![Brain scan, MRI, neurology]()
Academic contributes to report warning hidden toll of brain injury costs the economy £43 billion a year
University of Plymouth 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.
-
![Bench nature social prescribing]()
Study shows people with more nature in their neighbourhood smoke and drink less
University of Plymouth 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.
-
![Robin Hanbury-Tenison rowing the Tamar]()
Explorer completes the challenge of a lifetime
University of Plymouth 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 University of Plymouth.
-
![Dr Gustav Kuhn]()
Study exposes magicians’ misconceptions about why their tricks work
University of Plymouth news: Research compared insights from performers and the public.
-
![Gold adn silver swoosh on dark background (alumni awards logo_]()
Alumni Awards 2025
University of Plymouth news: The winners of the University's first Alumni Awards have been announced, recognising the positive impact our graduates are making locally and globally
-
![Brain image]()
£6.5m project aims to revolutionise mental health treatment using ultrasound
University of Plymouth news: The University is working with NHS and industry partners to test a device using ultrasound to improve mood and reduce depression
-
![Staff, students and alumni from the Faculty of Health at the Royal Geographical Society Explore event]()
Plymouth’s 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.
-
![People in wetsuit and paddle boarding in Plymouth sound]()
Project explores possibilities for UK wetsuit recycling
University of Plymouth news: Funded by Future Fibres Network Plus, the University will work with Circular Flow Ltd to examine the scope for developing a UK neoprene recycling facility
-
![Getty images - primary school children]()
Animal characters can boost young children’s psychological development
University of Plymouth news: A new study by researchers in our School of Psychology explored the extent to which different characters influence children’s theory of mind skills.
-
![Dindu Okechukwu]()
“Everyone is welcome here” – meet Plymouth’s student president with inclusion at his heart
Dindu Okechukwu is using his time as Students’ Union President to ensure everyone feels included at Uni and in the wider city.
