Category: Press

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Clearing: Now you have your place at university, what’s next?

Gareth Hughes, Psychotherapist and Researcher at the University of Derby, talks about what to do now you have your place at university following Clearing.

Posted: 11 October 2016
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Harry Potter: The legacy of J. K. Rowling’s wizardry novels prove that books are not dead

Alison Lawson, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, writes about the legacy of Harry Potter and why the famous fictional series proves that books are not dead.

Posted: 6 October 2016
By: Dr Alison Lawson
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Empty nest syndrome: Advice for parents on how to hold it together when children leave home for university

Basia Spalek, Professor of Conflict Transformation at the University of Derby, provides some top tips for parents on how to deal with empty nest syndrome.

Posted: 14 September 2016
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Our Honorands: Valerie Todd, Crossrail Director of Talent and Resources

Kelly Tyler traces the successful career of Valerie Todd, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2013 from the University of Derby.

Posted: 1 September 2016
By: Kelly Tyler