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Can you help with Psychology research?

Staff research undertaken by Edge Hill University’s Psychology department is playing a major part in furthering international knowledge about the workings of the mind, with tutors now looking for individuals to help out. Continue reading

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Ecstasy users show poorer memory says Edge Hill Professor

Users of the illegal dance drug ‘ecstasy’ have performed worse on memory tasks than people who have never used the drug, according to a researcher at Edge Hill University. Continue reading

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Building friendships can help students perform better

Psychology tutors at Edge Hill University are using their research to help their students bond to improve academic progress. Continue reading

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Can’t get it out of your head?

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? That’s called an earworm and Dr Vicky Williamson was at Edge Hill University to discuss her research on the subject. Continue reading

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How can teachers help lonely pupils?

‘What can teachers do to help lonely children’, was the topic of debate for Edge Hill University’s Educational Psychology Research Group. Continue reading

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Cutting-edge research on the mind debated

Researchers specialising in the scientific study of the mind and its processes will be discussing their innovative work during a series of guest lectures at Edge Hill University. Continue reading

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Links between mental health and domestic violence

Researchers, practitioners and service users will come together to gain an insight into domestic violence and mental health at a special event at Edge Hill University. Continue reading

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Links between mental health and domestic violence

Researchers, practitioners and service users will come together to gain an insight into domestic violence and mental health at a special event at Edge Hill University. Continue reading

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Researching the Harmful Effects of Continued Illegal Drug Use

It is widely accepted that continued use of illegal drugs can have many negative effects on users, but when people ask ‘Exactly what harm do they cause?’ it can still be unclear and difficult to answer definitively. Continue reading

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Researching the Harmful Effects of Continued Illegal Drug Use

It is widely accepted that continued use of illegal drugs can have many negative effects on users, but when people ask ‘Exactly what harm do they cause?’ it can still be unclear and difficult to answer definitively. Continue reading

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