Category: Education

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Masters student Lauren Hopkins came away with a head full of ideas from a research impact seminar delivered by Professor Mark Reed.

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Yasuhiro Kotera, University of Derby Academic Lead in Psychotherapy, looks at how online learning can improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

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Melanie Smith, a former lecturer in Child and Youth Studies, looks at what can be done to support the mental health of children and young people.

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Healthy Psychology MSc student, Michele Mulqueen, takes us through her experience of The Psychology in Practice Residential week.

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The chance to see mineral extraction processes at first hand on a study tour of the North-West of England is invaluable for students.

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Dr Tom Hunt, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, is researching why children experience maths anxiety, and strategies for reducing it.

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Rebecca McAllister, Subject Co-ordinator for English at the University of Derby, discusses the benefits of a digital story time.

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Dr Mohammed Jakhara at the University of Derby explains how working with schools to develop outstanding teachers can help promote social mobility.

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Tim Howell details how the Derby approach to youth work training prepares students for a long and successful career working alongside young people and helping them to design a life that works in a diverse range of contexts. 

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Professor Keith McLay, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Education, discusses his recent trip to Athens to attend the graduation ceremonies of our Greek partner colleges.