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

Engaging in research as an undergraduate student.

Since joining the University of Lincoln as an undergraduate student, I’ve developed a passion for research, which I didn’t even consider prior to starting university. During the first year of my BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree, I started to attend the Sport and Exercise Psychology Journal Club, which was advertised through my first-year psychology…Continue Reading Engaging in research as an undergraduate student.

Opening my Mind to Research – Sport and Exercise Psychology Journal Club

Upon first hearing about the School of Sport and Exercise Science’s Sport and Exercise Psychology Journal Club, as I went into my first year of the Sport and Exercise Science course, my initial reaction, to be brutally honest, was “Oh, no. Something else that I can get called a teacher’s pet for going to”. So,…Continue Reading Opening my Mind to Research – Sport and Exercise Psychology Journal Club