News from the Psychology Research Institute
Read the latest news from the Psychology Research Institute at Ulster University.
Health, Equality and the Economy
Report by a cross disciplinary team at Ulster University to support the future of healthcare
9 December 2020
Ulster University AI Expert Helps People to Communicate Following Brain Injuries as part of £20m UK Government Investment in AI
Professor Damien Coyle awarded prestigious Turing AI Acceleration Fellowship
27 November 2020
Survey shows Covid-19 restrictions could have long-term impact on children’s play and development
Children and young people in NI have been significantly affected by lockdown restrictions
20 November 2020
Ulster University leads on international consensus statement on mental health in sport
Ulster University leads on international consensus statement on mental health in sport
10 October 2019
Ulster graduate already making a difference to stroke survivors in NI
Ulster graduate already making a difference to stroke survivors in NI
1 July 2019
Improving mathematical achievement in primary school-aged children
Improving mathematical achievement in primary school-aged children
6 June 2019
New resources developed to improve educational support for children born preterm
A new e-learning resource informs teachers how to support the learning and development of their pupils who were born preterm.
23 May 2019
Research finds that childhood adversity and trauma in Northern Ireland has lasting impact on mental health
Research finds that childhood adversity and trauma in Northern Ireland has lasting impact on mental health
30 April 2019
€8.84m investment in health research trials to benefit people’s health and wellbeing
€8.8m investment in health research trials to benefit people’s health and wellbeing
1 April 2019
World’s largest study of anxiety and depression seeks to understand the genetic links to mental health issues
World’s largest study of anxiety and depression seeks to understand the genetic links to mental health issues
25 February 2019
Abu Dhabi emergency services visit Ulster University
A senior delegation from the Abu Dhabi emergency services recently visited Ulster University to discuss co-operation in the areas of emergency trauma, working in emergency settings, major incident and search and rescue.
14 November 2018
Ulster University joins with Sport NI and the PHA in commitment to Wellbeing in Sport
Ulster University joins with Sport NI and the PHA in commitment to Wellbeing in Sport
10 October 2018
Ulster University helps primary school pupils to understand their emotions and build resilience on World Mental Health Day
Ulster University helps primary school pupils to understand their emotions and build resilience on World Mental Health Day
10 October 2018
Ulster University Professor calls for action to support those in suicidal pain
Ulster University Professor calls for action to support those in suicidal pain
10 September 2018
Professor Melanie Giles named a 2018 National Teaching Fellow
Professor Melanie Giles, Head of School of Psychology at Ulster University, has been named as a 2018 National Teaching Fellow.
30 August 2018
Ulster University study reveals differing views on Veterans’ Centre in Northern Ireland
Ulster University study reveals differing views on Veterans’ Centre in Northern Ireland
22 June 2018
Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims
Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims
20 June 2018
Ulster University study shows majority of people in NI respect the Armed Forces
Ulster University study shows majority of people in NI respect the Armed Forces
13 June 2018
HRH The Prince of Wales joins Ulster University to celebrate 50 years of the Coleraine Campus
HRH The Prince of Wales joins Ulster University to celebrate 50 years of the Coleraine Campus
12 June 2018
Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition
Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition
8 June 2018
Post primary schools in Northern Ireland urged to complete health and wellbeing survey
Post primary schools in County Antrim urged to complete health and wellbeing survey
17 May 2018
Research finds high levels of mental ill health in the creative industries in NI
Research finds high levels of mental ill health in the creative industries in NI
23 March 2018
Ulster University celebrates University Mental Health Day
Ulster University celebrates University Mental Health Day
1 March 2018
Ulster University student wellbeing study highlights prevalence of mental health issues among young people
Ulster University student wellbeing study highlights prevalence of mental health issues among young people
31 January 2018