From the perspective of a mature student who has leaped out of a career back into education, the expectation to not waste any educational opportunities provided is central to one’s thoughts. Extra opportunities with the experts are part of that investment. So the invitations to join the Sport and Exercise Psychology (SEP) Journal Club and…Continue Reading Experiencing the insights of researchers before me and those at the forefront of it all
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Developing a student-led induction package: Getting off to a mentally healthy start in doctoral study
“Mental health in doctoral students is receiving increased attention in the media and across higher education. Within this context, there is growing recognition of the importance of developing interventions to improve mental health in doctoral students. Our recent research, which explored mental health in PhD students from the beginning to the…Continue Reading Developing a student-led induction package: Getting off to a mentally healthy start in doctoral study
Qualitative Secondary Analysis
A comprehensive guide to carrying out Qualitative Secondary Analysis (QSA) that brings together expert advice and professional insight from leading researchers who have developed innovative theories and methods of QSA. Exploring crucial components of research and analysis—such as where to find resources, how to search within a resource, and working with both paper archives and…Continue Reading Qualitative Secondary Analysis
CSDP and the development of the ‘Global EU’: The progress of EU autonomy in the shadow of Brexit
Security and Defence is a complex area within the EU. In spite of a long-standing history, its development and role within the EU has long remained distinct from other areas; the particular attachment of this area to state sovereignty has necessitated a cautious approach. This paper explores the recent developments in Security and Defence since…Continue Reading CSDP and the development of the ‘Global EU’: The progress of EU autonomy in the shadow of Brexit
Mindfulness Meditation Improves Visual Short-Term Memory
Research into the effects of mindfulness meditation on behavioral outcomes has received much interest in recent years, with benefits for both short-term memory and working memory identified. However, little research has considered the potential effects of brief mindfulness meditation interventions or the nature of any benefits for visual short-term memory….Continue Reading Mindfulness Meditation Improves Visual Short-Term Memory