As we welcome the new year and new resolutions, Dr Jim Wiles, Principal Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Life Sciences and Director of the Clinical Exercise Science Research Group, discusses isometric exercise, and how this can lower blood pressure to keep healthy.
Decolonising our health and social care curriculum for a more inclusive future workforce
Akudo Amadiegwu explains why changes are needed to be made to the health and social care curriculum to prepare future workforces for increasingly diverse patient groups.
Exploring technology solutions for improving older adult health and wellbeing
For World Health Day, Dr Toni Wright, Professor Eleni Hatzidimitriadou, Vicoria Stirrup and Thomas Thompson discuss how technology can support older people with health and wellbeing.
The next steps to secure the growth of future nurses
Professor Paula Kersten responds to a recent report highlighting a national increase in applications to study for a Nursing degree.
Mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during Covid-19
Academics from across the University discuss the impact Covid-19 has had upon children and young people from disadvantaged or marginalised communities.
Understanding the causes for Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among UK ethnic minorities
Academics from across the University come together to explain how the Government and Big Pharma need to address past mistakes and reach out to dispel vaccine myths.
New facilities offer a unique experience for future doctors
Professor Chris Holland explains how the Verena Holmes Building will help support the training of new doctors in the Kent and Medway medical School.
Conducting research fieldwork during a global pandemic
The DWELL project research team reflect on experiences and implications of remote data collection via Online Focus Groups during lockdown.
Why a vaccine for Covid-19 is only part of the solution: broader prevention measures are the key
Adele Phillips discusses how a broad public health campaign with an emphasis on prevention is still important in the fight against Covid-19.