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Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

Dr Kristy Howells discusses how being hydrated can help healthy lifestyles, wellbeing and mental health.

11 Mar, 202414 Mar, 2024 Education, Health, Research
New year new exercise? Simple ways to reduce high blood pressure.

New year new exercise? Simple ways to reduce high blood pressure.

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.

04 Jan, 202404 Jan, 2024 Health, Research, Science, Sport
Decolonising our health and social care curriculum for a more inclusive future workforce

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.

17 Nov, 202317 Nov, 2023 Health, Social Work
Exploring technology solutions for improving older adult health and wellbeing

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.

06 Apr, 202207 Apr, 2022 Health, Research
The next steps to secure the growth of future nurses

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.

25 Jan, 202225 Jan, 2022 Health, Nursing, Research
Mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during Covid-19

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.

21 Jun, 202118 Aug, 2021 Arts and Humanities, Health, Law, Life Sciences, Psychology, Research, Social Work, Society
Understanding the causes for Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy among UK ethnic minorities

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.

23 Mar, 202115 Jun, 2021 Health, Research, Social Justice, Society
New facilities offer a unique experience for future doctors

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.

12 Mar, 202115 Mar, 2021 Health
Conducting research fieldwork during a global pandemic

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.

30 Sep, 202006 May, 2021 Health, Research

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