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- Our latest work shows that children with Cerebral Palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for longer!
Our research shows that the appropriate design and tailoring of splints can reduce the energy used by children with CP while increasing their speed and distance, compared with a splint which is not fine-tuned. This is something which could have a significant impact on their quality of life. During ... read more - Digital marketing students deliver for businessThe MSc in Digital Marketing Management was developed to deliver the technical, strategic and organisation skills for this industry. As such the course includes a substantial project with an external client and this work is credited as part of the … Continue reading → ... read more
- Using photographs to explore what quality of life means to assisted living residents.
Dr Amy Burton Dr Amy Burton has recently published a paper detailing a project conducted by one of our graduates as part of their MSc Health Psychology. Riana Mansfield’s project was supervised by Dr Amy Burton and explored assisted living residents’ experiences of quality of life. Assisted living is a ... read more - Research Assistant during Covid-19
Written by Gina Halliwell, BSc Psychology and Child Development 2020 graduate. BSc Psychology and Child Development graduate 2020! YAY! Not the most ideal year to graduate but made it there successfully in the end! Graduate, check. Research Assistant position during coronavirus, check! Who would have thought with ... read more - Children’s drawings of their coronavirus experience
Dr Richard Jolley writes about recent covid drawings research and how you could help! How has the current coronavirus situation changed the lives of children? What would the children themselves tell us? The current coronavirus situation presents a unique opportunity to discover the diverse characteristics and consequences of a ... read more - PsyPAG 2020 Virtual Annual Conference: Insights from Sophia Fedorowicz
Written by Sophia Fedorowicz, PhD researcher. Sophia Fedorowicz On the 31st of July I presented the preliminary findings of my PhD project ‘Experiences of talking to your GP about suicide’ at the PsyPAG annual conference, and this year the conference came with a twist. As a consequence of the coronavirus ... read more - LJ Potter joins the Psychology Department at Staffordshire University!
By LJ Potter, Lecturer in Counselling. I joined the Psychology team at Staffs in July 2020. Previously, I’ve taught Counselling, Counselling and Psychotherapy and Psychology at other institutions. Although it’s an odd time (in a pandemic) to be starting a new place of work I’ve enjoyed it so far. It’s ... read more - Meet Level 5 Student Kim Buckless and her experiences of Summer Research Internships
About Me: I am a mature student who has just completed my second year of the BSc Psychology and Child Development degree. Before University I had worked in nurseries, schools and children’s centres across Staffordshire but lacked the qualifications to progress in my career. As a mature student ... read more - From Leisure to Retail: Lessons in LeisureCarol Southall, Senior Lecturer, Staffordshire Business School If current shopping trips offer any food for thought, beyond that is “not just any food”, it is that retail has much to learn from the leisure industry in terms of how to … Continue reading → ... read more
- How can we measure Self-Directed Ageing Stereotypes in Older Adults?
Dr Sarah Dean and Dr Amy Burton tell us about their Staffordshire University REF 2020 research scheme funded project into self-directed ageing stereotypes in older adults. The research was carried out with research assistant Weyinmi Demeyin and graduate Jessica Reeves. Dr Sarah Dean and Dr Amy Burton The population is ... read more - How do care providers’ view and experience supporting people with a learning difficulty and dementia?
Dr Daniel Herron discusses his recent research findings on supporting people with an intellectual disability and dementia. Why is it important? Supporting the changing needs and increasing dependency of someone with a learning difficulty (also known as learning disability or intellectual disability) and dementia can be challenging for carers ... read more - Past Step Up student and future Barrister Joe secures prestigious ‘Prince of Wales Scholarship’ with Gray’s Inn
1. What motivated you to apply for Step Up? Initially, before applying to study Step Up at Staffs, I was working in a call centre which was proving to be a rather monotonous role where most days were the same. Deep down, I knew there was no longevity in ... read more - My JourneySimon Hughes, BA (Hons) Business Management student The journey began back in 2017, I decided to start studying the business management degree at Staffordshire University. I knew that this journey was going to include unexpected learning strategies and unknown situations. … Continue reading → ... read more
- Staffs Student Stories: Meet Lisa Kyte BSc (hons) Psychology with a Foundation Year
About Me: I’m a full-time mature student with two boys who are older now so not quite so demanding! I was widowed three years ago and realised that life is too short not to follow dreams, so here I am and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done! I’ve ... read more - New book chapter on Silver EntrepreneursHead of School Hazel Squire has a chapter on Silver Entrepreneurs in a new book entitled Entrepreneurshp Education: A Lifelong Learning Approach edited by Sukanlaya Sawang and published by Springer. Silver workers (entrepreneurs over 50) represent between 26 – 34% … Continue reading → ... read more