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Psychologists researching the impact of nurturing touch on dealing with traumatic memories are reminding people of the critical importance of connecting with yourself and others on National Hugging Day – Friday 21 January.

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The first cohort of Nursing Associate students to study at Nottingham Trent University’s Institute of Health and Allied Professions have completed their course after working on the frontline in health and social care settings throughout the pandemic.

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A new study could improve the chances of success for the UK’s ‘Generation Z’ athletes – the future Olympic medal hopefuls – by helping them to improve skills such as dealing with adversity, becoming more independent and improving their communication.

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Younger travellers in full-time work who feel the pressure to make the most of their holiday time are more likely to engage in activities which make their trips less sustainable, according to research led by Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University.

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Professor Edward Peck, Vice-Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University, was one of the UK's university leaders invited by Universities Minister Michelle Donelan to attend the launch of a new pledge that would commit Universities never to use Non-Disclosure Agreements to silence staff or students making allegations of sexual harassment.

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Researchers in Nottingham are leading a new national study to help identify and prevent harmful consequences of mental health crisis in children and young people admitted to hospitals.

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People are more likely to condemn Covid rule-breaking by those who have opposing political views to their own, according to research by Nottingham Trent University.

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Lawyers who use the word ‘respect’ when speaking to opponents in court may ironically be indicating the very opposite kind of sentiment, a new study by Nottingham Trent University and De Montfort University has found.

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Those who invest the most time playing, researching and thinking about their fantasy football teams have significantly worse mental health than other players of the online game as a result, a new study suggests.

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Teenagers buy trainers to express their individuality and fit into social groups - and many keep them dirty to preserve memories of gigs and other life experiences, new research by Nottingham Trent University shows.

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