Category: Press

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5 Psychological Tips for Coping with Chronic Pain

University of Derby's Dr William Van Gordon and online MSc Psychology student Andrea King discuss five psychological tips for coping with chronic pain.

Posted: 9 July 2020
By: Dr William Van Gordon
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5 realistic ways to improve your heart health

Dr Elaina Taylor, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, outlines a few achievable suggestions to improve your heart health.

Posted: 2 July 2020
By: Dr Elaina Taylor
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Can we trust Bluetooth and COVID-19 contact tracing apps?

Richard J. Self, Senior Lecturer in Governance of Advanced and Emerging Technologies at the University of Derby, and MSc Mobile App Development student Jack Hider examine the technical challenges faced by those developing apps to help control the spread of COVID-19.

Posted: 25 June 2020
By: Richard Self
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‘Effectual’ planning for recovery in the COVID-19 era

Dr Nihar Amoncar, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management, offers advice and guidance for small businesses as they emerge from the impact of the COVID19 crisis.

Posted: 23 June 2020
By: Dr Nihar Amoncar
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Prince Andrew, Epstein and the US request for co-operation

Professor Gerhard Kemp of the University of Derby examines the legal and diplomatic issues at the heart of the high profile case involving a member of the Royal Family.

Posted: 22 June 2020
By: Professor Gerhard Kemp
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What can dance teach us about our relationship with nature?

Gemma Collard-Stokes, Research Fellow at the University of Derby, explores how forms of dance, can help us connect more frequently with the nature around us.

Posted: 9 June 2020
By: Dr Gemma Collard-Stokes
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Why #Blackout​Tuesday did not send the right message

Andy Bloor, Senior Lecturer at the University of Derby, explains why he feels the #BlackoutTuesday campaign on 2 June 2020 did not send out the right message.

Posted: 8 June 2020
By: Andy Bloor
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Top tips for applicants with additional support needs

Joanne Jones, Student Services Manager at the University of Derby, gives tips to students with additional needs who are applying to university in Clearing.

Posted: 5 June 2020
By: Jo Jones
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I choose to use my power as a white woman

Sarah Chapman, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, at the University of Derby, explains how she is taking a stand to combat racism.

Posted: 4 June 2020
By: Sarah Chapman
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Coronavirus crisis: Time to de-stigmatise self-care

Yasuhiro Kotera, Academic Lead in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Psychology at the University of Derby, explores why self-care for workers is so important, but not always easy.

Posted: 4 June 2020
By: Yasuhiro Kotera