Supporting people with brain injuries through research and training
Referred to as a ‘silent epidemic’ and a ‘global world problem’, every 90 seconds someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury.
11 September 2024
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Athletes with intellectual disabilities rise at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
Behind the scenes of inspiring achievements at the Paralympics lies an essential system that ensures fair competition for all athletes: classification.
06 September 2024
Athletes with intellectual impairments and the anti-doping policy
A study by academics at Canterbury Christ Church University has shown that the needs of athletes with intellectual impairments must be considered in relation to anti-doping policy.
30 August 2024
Study shows exercising slows our perception of time
New research has revealed our perception of time can be altered by physical exercise.
10 May 2024
Academic receives RCN Foundation Impact Award
May Chen, Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing, has received a RCN Foundation Impact Award in recognition of the positive influence her research has had upon the wellbeing of student nurses.
10 May 2024
Supporting undergraduates with research opportunities
Funding has been secured by the School of Allied and Public Health Professions to support undergraduate students with health and social care research opportunities.
03 May 2024
Minding the generation gap.
A new book co-authored by Dr Jennie Bristow, Reader in Sociology, explores key questions on generational studies.
24 April 2024
Researchers reach FameLab regional final
Four researchers from Canterbury Christ Church University have been selected as regional finalists for FameLab, the largest science communication competition and training programme in the world.
27 March 2024
University scores funding to encourage activity in the community through touch rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has awarded Canterbury Christ Church University’s Sport and Active Health Department funding for an exciting touch rugby initiative.
26 March 2024
Urgent call to address challenges faced by freelance mothers in dance
Latest research reveals risk of injury and exhaustion as new mothers feel pressures to return to work too soon.
01 March 2024
Using artificial intelligence to stop vandalism on historic sites.
Artificial intelligence could play a significant part in deterring graffiti vandals from defacing churches, castles and monasteries, after historic sites experienced a dramatic increase in attacks.
10 January 2024
Mystery skull undergoes scan
Canterbury Christ Church University and Maidstone Museum have been investigating a skull reputedly found at a local prehistoric site, to uncover more information about the person.
18 December 2023