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Strategic leadership in higher education: Dr Asha Akram awarded Principal Fellowship

Dr Asha Akram has been awarded a Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), a prestigious recognition of her sustained and transformative impact on the national higher education landscape.
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UK Society for Behavioural Medicine conference 2026 and free research workshops

The School of Psychology is hosting the annual conference for the UK Society for Behavioural Medicine 28-29th April with free pre-conference workshops taking place on the 27th April.
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Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for Disabled women, new study finds

Home testing kits for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically disabled women, according to a new study revealing that over 50 per cent would prefer a self-test over a traditional clinic visit.
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New episode: The Nocebo Effect – Placebo’s Evil Twin

The latest episode of our podcast series is out now. We explore how negative expectations can translate into genuine physical symptoms and the real-world consequences this has for patients.
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Tackling employment barriers for neurodivergent people

A new research project is set to address the significant employment challenges faced by neurodivergent people, including those who are autistic, have ADHD, and/or learning disabilities.