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As researchers we don’t always know what questions should be answered. @KWilmut and colleagues are trying to find out what the research priorities are in the UK for people living with #DCD #Dyspraxia. Please complete our survey 👇#DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek
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and others have published a report focusing on the impact of DCD/Dyspraxia in the UK. Many parents report that formal diagnoses do little to improve support, leaving children struggling.
Key recommendations, read the full report at yorksj.figshare.com/articles/pos...
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Very proud of our very own Dr. Fiona Tierney who recently spoke to teachers and occupational therapists about the challenges parents face in accessing support for their children. Watch this space for more on this research.
A picture of Fiona Tierney stood at a lectern delivering her talk
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Do you have #dyspraxia #dcd? Are you the parent of a child with #dyspraixa #dcd? Do you work with people / children with #dyspraxia #dcd?

If so, have your say!

What matters to you about #dyspraxia? What questions would you like research to answer?

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/cardiff/dc...
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📣 TMS Workshop: June 12-13, 2025! Learn basics and clinical applications. Expert speakers and hands-on sessions. Free entry – register now 🧠✨!
#TMS #Workshop #Psychology #Neuroscience #Oxford @obu-cogneuropsych.bsky.social @obupsychology.bsky.social
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Applications are open for a #psychology #postgrad #reseachfunding opportunity for £7,922.50 and a 13-week fellowship from to support the creation of materials for MPs with POST ! 💻🧑‍🎓
#PhD #research #fellowship @bpsofficial.bsky.social #POST

If you're interested apply by 4th May: shorturl.at/Mk8EI
Joint Postgraduate Award with the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology | BPS
This grant scheme provides an opportunity for a postgraduate psychologist to be seconded to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).
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We have so many fantastic PhD students, here is the summary of Julie Bennett's PhD work (supervised by Clare Rathbone and @kwilmut.bsky.social). She completed early this year and has published all 3 of her studies. We look forward to seeing what you do next Julie. #autism #neurodivergence
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Our very own Dr. Jenny Seddon has been announced as a winner of the 2025 social sciences impact award for her work on improving patient care for people prescribed medicines with a risk of dependence. Here she is talking about her work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iac...
Improving patient care for people prescribed medicines with a risk of dependence.
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The last opportunity to book for this course this academic year! Our one-day online course 'Introduction to doing Qualitative Interviews' 12 May 2025. www.phc.ox.ac.uk/study/short-...
Introduction to doing Qualitative Interviews
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Dr Emma Davies, @dremmadavies.bsky.social, featured on the Andy Ramage podcast, talking about why we are unaware of the links between alcohol and cancer. Emma also discusses a range of other research studies conducted here at Oxford Brookes @obu-hst-research.bsky.social
The Link Between Alcohol & Cancer, and Why We Are So Unaware with Dr Emma Davies of Oxford University.
Podcast Episode · Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast with Andy Ramage · 20/01/2025 · 45m
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Are you the parent of a child with #DCD / #Dyspraxia (5-11yrs)? We are looking to help parents to support their child become more active which can support mental health . The study is going to start soon 👇, visit www.ehealthdcd.com or email [email protected]. Please RT!
A poster advertising the study. The text says. Time is ticking.....Don't miss out! 2 weeks left to register for eHealth for Mental Health in DCD. What's involved, a free garmin watch for one parent and their child with DCD, a 12 week education programme (conducted online), access to resources, online content and expert help aimed at improving physical activity and mental health in DCD. Are we eligible? Does you child, aged 5-11 yrs have a diagnosis of DCD / Dyspraxia? Do you live in Australia, UK or USA? Are you willing to join an invitation only Facebook page, wear activity tracking watches for 12 weeks and complete some questionnaires about physical activity, mental health and behaviour? Want to register or find out more? Visit www.ehealthdcd.com or email eem.hall2@vu.edu.ac
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In a new study @dremmadavies.bsky.social et al. are looking for women aged between 40 and 65 to take part in research to help support women who would like to reduce their alcohol consumption. Visit our website to find out more sites.google.com/brookes.ac.u...