Staffordshire University in the news https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from Staffordshire University Report warns UK drug policy fails to meet women's needs Women are overlooked in the government's current drugs strategy, researchers claim. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-uk-drug-policy-women.html Medical economics Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:20:01 EDT news680445865 Fairness is what the powerful 'can get away with,' psychologists find The willingness of those in power to act fairly depends on how easily others can collectively push back against unfair treatment, psychologists have found. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-fairness-powerful.html Social Sciences Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:52:04 EDT news673181521 'It just makes you feel less alone': Using the power of play to break menopause taboos in the workplace Health psychologists from the University of Staffordshire have adopted a novel approach to support women going through the menopause. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-power-play-menopause-taboos-workplace.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:06:49 EDT news671288802 New study calls for rethink on alcohol policy Policymakers and drinkers are speaking different languages when it comes to alcohol consumption, according to new research. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06-rethink-alcohol-policy.html Health Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:21:05 EDT news670051262 Spitefulness linked to belief in conspiracy theories Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? New research has highlighted an important factor: spite. https://phys.org/news/2025-03-spitefulness-linked-belief-conspiracy-theories.html Social Sciences Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:34:03 EST news660234842 Flexible-spoke wheelchair tires offer comfort and efficiency to boost mobility Researchers have unveiled a design for manual wheelchair tires that combines comfort, efficiency, and durability while reducing the maintenance challenges associated with traditional options. The study, published in Scientific Reports, introduces flexible-spoke, non-pneumatic tires as an innovative solution for wheelchair users. https://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-flexible-spoke-wheelchair-comfort-efficiency.html Consumer & Gadgets Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:48:02 EST news655390081 Change in the law could help families of missing persons in England An expert on missing persons and unidentified human remains is hoping her research can help bring about a change in the law. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-law-families-persons-england.html Political science Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:13:04 EDT news649429982 Study reveals best types of exercise for patients with diabetes A new study has revealed the best types of exercise for patients with type 1 diabetes. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-reveals-patients-diabetes.html Diabetes Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:17:03 EDT news643479421 Report calls for better support for Community Speed Watch groups 70% of speeding motorists agree that seeing Community Speed Watch activity would make them drive slower in future. https://techxplore.com/news/2024-06-community-groups.html Automotive Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:16:50 EDT news637496204 Microplastic 'hotspots' identified in Long Island Sound Forensic and environmental experts have teamed up to develop a new scientific method to pinpoint microplastic pollution 'hotspots' in open waters. A study by Staffordshire University, The Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean, and Central Wyoming College trialed the technique in New York's Long Island Sound. https://phys.org/news/2024-04-microplastic-hotspots-island.html Environment Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:05:04 EDT news631983901 Community mental health nurses in GP surgeries help patients well-being Community mental health nurses based at GP surgeries can significantly improve patient outcomes, a new study shows. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-community-mental-health-nurses-gp.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:26:56 EDT news630764810 CSI in space: Analyzing bloodstain patterns in microgravity As more people seek to go where no man has gone before, researchers are exploring how forensic science can be adapted to extraterrestrial environments. https://phys.org/news/2024-03-csi-space-bloodstain-patterns-microgravity.html Space Exploration Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:17:03 EST news629119021 Stigma a barrier to women accessing drug and alcohol treatment, says study Women using drugs and alcohol can feel stigmatized and shamed when seeking support from professional services, a new study has found. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-stigma-barrier-women-accessing-drug.html Health Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:13:04 EST news624895981 How embracing stress helps young athletes develop a winning mindset Sports psychology academics from Staffordshire University are helping young athletes learn how to perform under pressure. The researchers have found that teaching athletes simple cognitive behavioral techniques can change their 'stress mindset' and, in turn, enhance their well-being and performance. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-embracing-stress-young-athletes-mindset.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:47:53 EST news624642471 Caffeine can have a negative impact on soccer players' decision-making skills, new research shows A study published in the Behavioural Brain Research by Staffordshire University and Shiraz University in Iran has found that while consuming caffeine before a game can improve the accuracy of soccer passes, it can have an adverse effect on more tactical play involving a higher number of passes. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-caffeine-negative-impact-soccer-players.html Neuroscience Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:50:03 EST news621532202 Researchers warn people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution The authors of a new study are warning people with type 1 diabetes to use fitness video games with caution. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-12-people-diabetes-video-games-caution.html Diabetes Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:52:03 EST news620653921 UK police to trial new forensic footwear identification process Forensic experts in the U.K. are taking new steps to identify criminals caught on CCTV using the shoes they are wearing. https://techxplore.com/news/2023-11-uk-police-trial-forensic-footwear.html Security Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:02:03 EST news620326921 Landmark study reveals critical shortage in UK prosthetic and orthotic workforce A Staffordshire University study has revealed a significant deficit in the number of prosthetists, orthotists, prosthetic and orthotic technicians, and support workers in the UK. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-landmark-reveals-critical-shortage-uk.html Medical economics Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:00:13 EST news618472810 Study shows forensic evidence can survive underwater for weeks Forensic fibers can survive underwater for much longer than previously thought—which could help criminal investigators uncover vital evidence. https://phys.org/news/2023-10-forensic-evidence-survive-underwater-weeks.html Analytical Chemistry Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:44:43 EDT news616693476 Study reveals disparities within NHS leadership New research shows that Allied Health Professions (AHPs) are significantly underrepresented in senior leadership roles despite being the third largest workforce in the NHS. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-reveals-disparities-nhs-leadership.html Medical economics Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:50:02 EDT news613144201 Can VR help find the next generation of basketball stars? A study shows how virtual reality could be used by basketball coaches to scout new talent and improve training. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-05-vr-generation-basketball-stars.html Sports medicine & Kinesiology Tue, 16 May 2023 16:57:13 EDT news603475029 Concussion in women's rugby going unreported Team spirit can be more of a hindrance than a help when it comes to reporting concussion in women's rugby. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-05-concussion-women-rugby-unreported.html Health Tue, 09 May 2023 10:41:55 EDT news602847711