Category: Health

Starting university can be a daunting time for any student, but Amy had additional worries. She never imagined the support that was about to greet her.

PVC Dean of the College of Health and Social Care at the Unviersity of Derby Dr Paula Holt gives her assessment of the nursing training and employment landscape

What can be done to improve recruitment and retention of school teachers? We look at work being done at the University of Derby to bring compassion to the classroom. 

University of Derby graduate Crystal Fletcher discusses the role of fathers and examines the stereotype of the 'doofus dad'.

Simona Velcovska offers her top tips to mental health self-care while you enjoy your university journey.

Neuro-linguistic programming is widely practised but has yet to achieve mainstream recognition. Our Counselling Academic Lead, Yasuhiro Kotera, asks why.

What can we do to help our own wellbeing? Dr William Van Gordon, Associate Professor of Contemplative Psychology at the University of Derby Online, discusses what contemplative psychology is and how we can apply it in our everyday lives.

Miles Richardson, Professor of Human Factors and Nature Connectedness, looks at the importance of building a new relationship with the natural world.

Dr Paula Holt, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean of Health and Social Care at the University of Derby, discusses the shortage of nurses in the UK.

Joanna Baker, Therapist and Psychoeducation Coordinator at the University of Derby, explains how our thoughts and feelings on body image can affect us.