Read the latest blogs from around Staffordshire University
- A Journey of a Final Year Project in Forensic Investigation
This blog details the journey through a final year project of Gareth Griffiths, who recently graduated from the School of Law, Policing and Forensics with a BSc(Hons) in Forensic Investigation. It includes comments from Project Supervisor Mr Dean Northfield and Industry Expert Eugene Lisco, who helped Gareth on his journey. ... read more - Bear with a Care – The Wedding
In Last week’s blog we shared the news that Divoc and Margie were engaged! The 12th May was the special day, so let’s find out how it went… I hear Wedding Bells…
Don’t lose the rings… Let’s get the party started! ... read more - Preparing for the New Normal – How accommodation providers in France are rethinking and adapting their services and what can we learn from this?
pAUL DOBSON, SENIOR LECTURER, STAFFORDSHIRE BUSINESS SCHOOL It’s been a challenging, confusing and worrying time for most industries during this current Coronavirus Crisis. But the hospitality sector in particular stands to be one of the hardest hit as it struggles … Continue reading → ... read more - Finding Time for Pleasure in an Accelerated Society: Multitasking while DrivingDr Leanne Savigar-Shaw, Lecturer in Policing, discusses why people multitask when driving and the implications for the Police. For many of us, it is difficult to keep up with the demands of daily life – to complete all work-related tasks, to provide childcare, to keep up with our social lives, ... read more
- 5 things to get involved in whilst studying with us!
There are many things that you can get involved in whilst studying a Psychology degree with us! Here are 5 ideas of what you can do outside of your academic workload. 5 things to get involved in whilst studying for your Psychology degree!#1: We have lots of events and ... read more - Positive Parenting in a Pandemic: 6 tips
I am Dr. Sarah Rose, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Child Development, and Course Leader for our BSc Undergraduate course in Psychology and Child Development. Also, I am mum to a 4- and 6-year-old, who knows that parenting is hard. Especially, in the time of a pandemic when usual ... read more - A Motivational Message from Law AlumniLaw Alumni, Mark Hemming is a Barrister at Goldsmiths Chambers and has been in to talk to our students previously and support in our annual Law Fair. He has written a post to help motivate Law students, which has also been circulated on our Blackboard Community page. Hi to all ... read more
- Meet the StaffsPsych Students – Beth Jaromski (Level 5 BSc Hons Psychology & Counselling)
Beth Jaromski talks about her course, future plans and the support she has received, especially during the current pandemic. Beth Jaromski Why did you apply and how did you get a place on the course?I applied for psychology and counselling because a counselling career within the NHS is my dream, ... read more - Chatting with chatbotsKeair Bailey, Msc Digital MArketing Management Chatbots are the cost-effective way for a business to stay engaged with their customer 24/7, this blog will discuss why businesses should be including them in their next marketing implementation. On a very simple … Continue reading → ... read more
- Bear with a Care – Chapter 3
Let’s see what Bear with a Care has been up to since last week – there is some exciting news… An exciting day on the 5th May – Does Margie say “yes”? I think she did…time for the Hen Do! Uh oh, then it was Divoc’s Stag Do! ... read more - COVID19: Why is it important for road safety?Lecturer in Policing, Dr Leanne Savigar-Shaw, has written a post about the concerns around the manner of driving during lockdown and how the change in lifestyle may impact road safety moving forward. There have been recent concerns around the manner of driving during lockdown, particularly in relation to speeding, with ... read more
- Learning but not as we recognise it
A blog written by Paul Orsmond – Senior lecturer (Tef) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Most research carried out into learning in higher education (HE) is within the context of teaching, and a tutor-designed curriculum. Here the research is driven by questions such as ‘what sort of learning do we ... read more - Staffs Student Stories – Meet Mikki, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
About you Mikki, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology student My name is Mikki and I’m a full-time third year Psychology and Criminology student. At first, I only wanted to go to University for the experience and I had no solid career path in mind but knew that I wanted to ... read more - Research Opportunities for Criminal Justice with Offender Management Students.
Students who chose to enrol on the BA (Hons) Criminal Justice with Offender Management course soon found themselves working on projects for governors and prison managers. In this blog, Louis Martin reflects on some of the activities first year students engaged in as well as studying on their course. The ... read more - The impact that lockdown might be having on body image
Dr Alison Owen appeared on BBC Radio Ulster on May 1st 2020 on the Evening Extra show with Devon Harvey and Julie McCullough to discuss the impact that lockdown may be having on people’s body image. Dr Alison Owen The discussion was based around the way that people are feeling ... read more