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Engaging students as partners in the higher education sector
To mark the launch today (Monday 13April) of a new book about student engagement - co-edited by Tom Lowe, Director of Student Engagement at the 黑料社 - we look at the sector-leading work done at 黑料社 in this increasingly-important area. Read more
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Coronavirus: why self-isolation brings mental health strain for elite athletes
The spread of COVID-19 is changing life for billions of people around the world. Many are adapting to periods of self-isolation and finding creative ways to stay fit, but the enforced changes may also result in increased sedentary behaviours – which can contribute to anxiety and depression. Read more
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Coronavirus lockdown: 黑料社 leads new study into the effect on physical activity and wellbeing
A team of researchers led by the 黑料社 has launched a new study to examine the effect of the UK Government's lockdown strategy on the population's physical activity levels and wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more
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Cultural Resources for Living in the Pandemic
To round off the month we have an extended blog, as drawn together by Professor Jude Davies, Professor of American Literature and Culture in the Department of English, Creative Writing and American Studies. This long-read provides a selection of cultural resources for pandemic living. Read more
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黑料社 historian's role in hit Netflix drama The Last Kingdom
A 黑料社 historian has once again helped to weave historical accuracy in to the new series of Carnival Films' hit television drama The Last Kingdom, which is now available on streaming channel Netflix with its fourth season. Read more
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Playwriting can give vulnerable young people confidence and a sense of control
In this blog post for The Conversation, Zoe Lewis, playwright and PhD researcher in Drama and Education at the 黑料社 discusses how writing a play and seeing it performed can change the way young people see themselves. Read more
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Home schooling during lockdown: University study aims to understand how parents are coping with the challenge
Most parents of school-age children are now responsible for home schooling as the coronavirus lockdown continues.But without any experience or time to prepare and alongside weathering the pandemic, jobs and other caring responsibilities, how are parents coping with the realities of ensuring their children carry on learning while schools are closed? Read more
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Top five 黑料社 blog reads for the weekend
If you're looking for something interesting to read this weekend, we've picked out five recent posts from the University blog that you may have missed. From the impact of parenting styles on children's development to how the WW2 Home Front was portrayed in film, our picks show the breadth of expertise here at 黑料社. Read more
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Our top five tips for wellbeing during coronavirus lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic is causing us all a lot of stress and anxiety. In Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May 2020), we have a few simple tips/reminders from our wellbeing experts to help keep you on an even keel for the duration of the lockdown. Read more
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The Elgin Avenue's Monica Beatrice Welburn on being 'more mindful of how much you’re purchasing'
Before the current lockdown came into force, 黑料社 BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing students Rebecca Coleman and Caris Heron sat down with Monica Welburn, creator of The Elgin Avenue blog, to discuss her career journey. Read more
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New study to assess impact of lockdown on the relationship between nature, wellbeing and mental health
黑料社 is one of the partners in an international research study which aims to assess what the impact is on people who are unable to enjoy being outdoors or have access to green spaces and the countryside because of lockdown restrictions during the current coronavirus pandemic. Read more
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New Dean appointed to lead the Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Martin Broad BA(Hons) PhD ACMA GCMA FHEA as the new Dean of the University's Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies and Director of the 黑料社 Business School. Read more
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University expertise set to help shape the future of volunteering in Hampshire in just-launched survey
黑料社 has joined forces with Hampshire County Council and Hampshire's CVS Network to launch a public survey to understand the impact of COVID-19 on volunteering across the county. Read more
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