Last updated: 22 January 2026
Are New Year’s resolutions a waste of time?
Students and academics from Plymouth and the Queensland University of Technology ask if our annual commitments are worthwhile
Last updated: 22 January 2026
Helping women recover from drug addiction – can food play a part?
Dr Clare Pettinger explains how food and its associated activities can help to empower and motivate women as they recover from addiction.
Last updated: 20 January 2026
Caring about the ‘foot’ in ‘football’ – how can England avoid injury scares?
As World Cup watchers get football fever, podiatrist Emma Cowley shares some ideas about how England can avoid injury scares.
Last updated: 20 January 2026
Stepping up to offer lifesaving care – why is podiatry important?
Lecturer in Podiatry Emma Cowley explains why podiatry can be a hugely valuable career option
Last updated: 20 January 2026
It’s the small things that build up
Masters student Sasha Johnston writes about some of the lasting mental health challenges faced by paramedics working all over the world today
Last updated: 5 January 2026
Social work and its role in tackling loneliness
Exploring research which demonstrates the potential for social workers to make a difference to people experiencing social isolation and loneliness
Published: 27 December 2025
What makes a good New Year’s resolution and how do you stick to it?
Advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes
Last updated: 17 December 2025
How do we protect our native bee species?
Understanding the diversity and decline of our local bee populations
Last updated: 15 December 2025
Focus on engineering to overcome global challenges
Professor Deborah Greaves writes as the university launches its School of Engineering
Last updated: 21 November 2025
What next for our high streets?
Amid regular store closures and rising online sales, the nature of our relationship with high street shops has changed forever