News from the Department of Psychology, Health and Professional Development

How missing out on nursery due to COVID has affected children’s development – new research
Nurseries can be noisy places. A clutch of three-year-olds gathered round a book shout excitedly. Across the room, a small committee of toddlers negotiates over stickers and string.
Sustainable funding needed to provide nursery places
Extra funding should be made available for early years care in the wake of the pandemic, researchers say.
Bilingual babies prefer baby talk, particularly in one of their native languages
Babies prefer baby talk in any language, but particularly when it’s in a language they’re hearing at home.
COVID-19: Large number of infection survivors will experience cognitive complications, research finds
A research review led by Oxford Brookes University has found a large proportion of COVID-19 survivors will be affected by neuropsychiatric and cognitive complications.
Top tips for staying positive in January
After restricted Christmas and new year celebrations, not to mention a disrupted 2020, Dr Emma Davies, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Oxford Brookes University, shares her tips for a positive mindset this January.
Academics donate outdoor clothing for disadvantaged babies and toddlers
Developmental psychologists from Oxford Brookes University and the University of Oxford have raised over £700 to provide outdoor clothing for babies and toddlers in the city.
UK lockdown linked to widening disadvantage gap for babies and toddlers
Babies and toddlers from disadvantaged backgrounds have been missing out on activities to support their development, compared to children of highly-educated, well-paid parents, new research has found.
Impact of lockdown on young children is studied by psychologists
The impact of social distancing and lockdown on children’s development is the subject of a new study led by psychologists at Oxford Brookes University.
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences research students awarded PhDs and Masters by Research
As a Faculty we are very proud of our diverse research student community, comprising 131 PhD students, 2 MPhil students, 8 masters by research students, 2 PhD by published works and 27 students on our Professional Doctorate in Nursing.
Supporting Reservists called forward to assist
On Reserves Day, long-serving Army Reservist, Professor Vince Connelly, writes about the importance of Reservists to the Covid-19 response, how his research is supporting the welfare of Reservists and their families, and how he is able to balance his commitment to the Army Reserve with his role as Programme Lead for Psychology at Oxford Brookes.

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