Read the latest blogs from around Staffordshire University
- Preparing for an Interview for a Health and Social Care Course
The word ‘interview’ can be quite scary and intimidating but don’t worry; our brilliant and friendly staff are here to put you at ease. Our interviewing and selection days are designed to make sure that students have the right values and a strong desire to work within the healthcare industry; ... read more - Improving Engagement with Accessible Social MediaNicholas Heywood, MSc Digital Marketing Management LinkedIn Twitter Portfolio Blog Creating accessible social media content can not only increase your engagement but also include an audience often overlooked: people with disabilities. Whether your goal is to increase online traffic to … Continue reading → ... read more
- VIDEO: Sixth Annual Staffordshire Psychology Student Conference 2019
The Department of Psychology held its Annual Psychology Student Conference in April 2019 where our final year students presented the findings from their research projects. Our students gave either an oral or a poster presentation to their peers and an audience of academic staff, including their project supervisors. A ... read more - A Brief Guide to the European Parliament ElectionsOn the 23 May, the United Kingdom will go to the polls in the European Parliament elections. Gareth Evans, Lecturer in Law, provides a brief summary of some of the key points connected to the elections: their purpose and procedure; why the UK is having to take part; and what ... read more
- “I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here 2019!” Dr Rob Dempsey is one of the Scientists in this year’s Mental Health Zone
Dr Robert Dempsey (Senior Lecturer in Psychology & Mental Health, and Course Leader – MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology at Staffordshire University) has been invited to take part in the June 2019 edition of the ‘I’m a Scientist…’ online public engagement where high school and college students can have their ... read more - A “No Deal” or “WTO” Brexit: How much will it cost you? And why?By Geoff Pugh, Professor of Applied Economics The pro-Brexit Daily Telegraph has made a case, based on serious evidence, for a “No Deal” or WTO Brexit. Yet at least some of its articles acknowledge that this Brexit outcome will impose … Continue reading → ... read more
- “We made something happen”A practical initiative responding to drivers for change and transformation in Digital and Technology Enabled Health and Social Care. This is a true story about transformation in the NHS in Staffordshire. It’s a tale of how project innovation alongside a desire to deliver a challenging vision resulted in “something happening ... read more
- Whatever happened to the presumption of innocence?
Final-Year-Law student, Naz Khan, is the first Staffordshire University student to have had an academic publication in The Legal Cheek. Drawing on contemporary examples, the article focuses on how things, such as social media and ‘Citizen Journalism’, threaten a legal principal of the UK’s Human Rights Act: ‘the presumption of innocence’. ... read more - Staffordshire’s Department of Psychology leaps up the Complete University Guide rankings
Following Staffordshire University’s rise up the Complete University Guide (CUG) league tables – where the University was the highest climber in the rankings and in the Top Ten nationally for student satisfaction – we are delighted that the Department of Psychology has had a similar rise in this ... read more - Mental Health Awareness Week 2019: New research into masculinity and men’s help seeking behaviours
A new study by Dr Robert Dempsey (Senior Lecturer in Psychology & Mental Health, Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research) and Jessie Rocton, a student on the MSc Psychology (Conversion) course, is seeking to understand the psychological factors associated with men’s help-seeking intentions. This research coincides with the Mental Health Foundation‘s ... read more - Dr Alison Owen discusses her body image research on BBC Radio Stoke for Mental Health Awareness Week 2019
Dr Alison Owen Dr Alison Owen (Lecturer in Health Psychology; Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research) was featured on BBC Radio Stoke’s Breakfast Show with John Acres on Monday 13th May discussing body image as part of 2019’s Mental Health Awareness Week. For the 2019 Awareness Week, the Mental Health ... read more - Dr Sarah Rose writes for The Conversation on young children’s screen time recommendations
Dr Sarah Rose (Senior Lecturer in Psychology & Course Leader for the BSc Psychology & Child Development course at Staffordshire University) has recently written a piece for The Conversation UK commenting on the recently published WHO recommendations to reduce screen time in children under 5 to increase their physical activity. ... read more - The Second Keele-Staffs Psychology Postgraduate Research Conference 2019In April 2018, Staffordshire University joined up with Keele University to deliver the first Joint Keele-Staffs Psychology Postgraduate Research Conference. The event was a success and a great opportunity to share research and build networks with our neighbouring university. This year, we are delighted that the 2nd ... read more
- Dr Daniel Jolley featured on BBC Radio Stoke commenting on Conspiracy Theories & Yeti Footprints
Dr Daniel Jolley (Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology, Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research) was featured on BBC Radio Stoke’s Stuart George Radio Show discussing conspiracy theories in relation to a recent story about the Indian Army posting a photo of ‘Yeti footprints’. You can listen to Dr Jolley’s ... read more - Farmers have Britain’s most lethal job – here’s how to make them safe
“Britain’s farmers are almost 18 times more likely to be killed on the job than the average industrial worker, and the fatality rate is increasing. Look through the government’s summary of the 33 fatal farm, forestry and fishing accidents in 2017/18 and there were a number of types of fatalities ... read more