Read the latest blogs from around Staffordshire University
- New Claybody Production
It was fantastic to be back at the old Spode factory for some ‘site specific’ or ‘found space’ drama. In Hot Lane, Claybody Theatre and English and Creative Writing Honorary Doctor, Deborah McAndrew, develop many of the characters we met … Continue reading → ... read more - Would you like to market to customers when they’re in your area or about to go to a competitor’s location?Paul Dobson, Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire Business School The ability to market to customers or potential customers by their location has been around for a while. However, in my conversations with local businesses not many are aware of this facility. … Continue reading → ... read more
- Introducing Dr Alyson Nicholds, our new Associate ProfessorDr Alyson Nicholds, Associate Professor (Business Management), Staffordshire Business School I am delighted to be joining Staffordshire Business School as Associate Professor (Business Management). This is my 5th University, having previously worked at Leeds Beckett, Birmingham, Middlesex and Coventry … Continue reading → ... read more
- The Gender Pay Divide
Courtney James Under new regulations that came into force in April 2017, all employers with over 250 employees are required to report their gender pay gap data. The data has shown that more than three out of four UK companies pay their male staff more on average than ... read more - Middleport Pottery – my experience by Simon Hopeby Simon Hope on the BA Tourism Management award (top up) Pots, Plates and plenty of clay. Middleport Pottery is a historical attraction based in Burslem, Stoke on Trent. It consists of a factory tour, history tour, tea rooms and a … Continue reading → ... read more
- Is Marriage or a Civil Partnership Right for Me?
Martha Elliott-Smith Following the recent Supreme Court ruling, heterosexual couples will now be able to enter into a civil partnership. Although the Government is yet to make a change to the legislation, it will grant many couples more rights than those who are cohabiting. For many couples, the ... read more - Second Edition of Professor Karen Rodham’s ‘Health Psychology’ textbook published!
By Professor Karen Rodham (Professor of Health Psychology & Director of The Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research). Prof. Karen Rodham I was thrilled to be invited to write a second edition of my Health Psychology text book. I saw this as an opportunity to put in things I wish I ... read more - Meet the StaffsPsych Graduates – Fozia (BSc Hons Psychology)
As part of our series of StaffsPsych Graduate Success Stories, we are pleased to introduce Fozia who completed her BSc (Hons) Psychology degree here at Staffordshire University. Find out about Fozia’s experiences on her course and her plans for the future: What attracted you to studying Psychology at Staffordshire University? ... read more - Dr Daniel Jolley talks to VICE about celebrity conspiracy theories and the psychology of conspiratorial thinking
Dr Daniel Jolley (Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology & member of the Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research) was featured in an interview with the online VICE news website discussing the reasons why people believe in conspiracy theories, especially in relation to celebrity news, and what effects conspiracy beliefs have on ... read more - Dr Daniel Jolley featured on BBC Radio Stoke discussing the psychology of conspiracy theories
Dr Daniel Jolley (Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology & member of the Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research) was featured on BBC Radio Stoke’s Stuart George’s drivetime show (7th November 2018) discussing the psychology of conspiracy theories and why people believe in conspiracy theories.You can listen to Dr Jolley’s interview via ... read more - Staffordshire University Legal Clinic Launch
Last night was the official launch of the Staffordshire University Legal Advice Clinic (SULAC). The event opened with refreshments at 5pm before an Official Welcome was given by Professor Ieuan Ellis, Pro Vice Chancellor. Head of Law, Ruby Hammer, introduced the SULAC presentation, which was given by Tracey ... read more - Inspiring The Next Generation of Scientists
Before the start of summer, Staffordshire University took part in the Potteries STEM Festival, celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Dr Alison Davidson, one of our Technical Skills Specialists, and Mark Broadhead, a PhD Researcher, ran an activity for year 12 students titled ‘The Chemistry of Drugs and Guns’. ... read more - Why everyone should know their attachment style – Professor Helen Dent writes for The Conversation
Professor Helen Dent (Emeritus Professor of Clinical & Forensic Psychology, Department of Psychology, Staffordshire University has written a short article for The Conversation UK about the need to understand your own attachment style in relation to your mental and physical health, amongst other outcomes. The Conversation UK is a free ... read more - Law Student Gains Placement through Staffs Uni Mentoring Scheme
The Law Department’s Careers Tutor, Sallyann Mellor, runs a Staffordshire University Mentoring Scheme, which enables students to find out about placement opportunities to help them gain practical and hands-on experience. Law student, Naseem Khan discusses his experience whilst on placement at a solicitors that he found through the scheme. “Through ... read more - My Visit to the Wonderful World of WedgwoodBy Sasha Wilson L6 Tourism Management Wedgwood is an iconic brand within the pottery industry, it was founded by Josiah Wedgwood in 1759 and is valued as part of English History (Visit Stoke, 2018). It is now owned by the … Continue reading → ... read more
