Category: Wellbeing

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Top tips for parents: What to do if your child is being bullied

Trudy Cowan, Lecturer in Post-registration Health Care at the University of Derby, explains the effects bullying has on young people and shares her top tips on how to tackle it.

Posted: 9 February 2017
My University Story: Why I went

Emily Webb reflects on why she chose to go to university and the process of choosing a university and getting through the interview.

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Why Blue Monday is a myth - and five easy ways to cheer yourself up this January

Dr Philip Clarke, Psychologist at University of Derby Online Learning, explains why Blue Monday is a myth and shares his top tips on how to cheer yourself up in January.

Posted: 13 January 2017
By: Dr Philip Clarke
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Five top tips to eat well for less

Ewen Crilley, Hospitality Operations Trainer at the University of Derby, gives his top tips on how to eat well for less.

Posted: 6 January 2017
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Top tips for students on how to combat homesickness after the Christmas break

For students, each new year can bring a spell of homesickness after spending Christmas with family and friends. Here are some top tips on how to combat second term blues and enjoy university life.

Posted: 6 January 2017
By: Gareth Hughes
Freshers: Top tips from students on how to handle being a Fresher

Students and graduates from the University of Derby give their top tips to new students during Fresher's Week.

Posted: 22 October 2016
By: Kelly Tyler
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Are you university ready? Top tips for students starting this September

Gareth Hughes, Project Worker for Business and Student Services, gives his top tips on how to make sure students are ready for university.

Posted: 20 October 2016
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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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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