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Wearing a heart on your sleeve: new research shows that a tactile heartbeat significantly reduces stress

Research published in Scientific Reports shows that a heartbeat-like vibration delivered onto the inside of the wrist can make the wearer feel significantly less stressed. 

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Teachers to trial new MindAid app created to support pupils

A new web-based app has been created by a Psychology academic at Royal Holloway for teachers to use to help identify and support students with mental health difficulties.

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How bringing the two sides in the ‘Reading Wars’ together could end the conflict and dramatically improve literacy

Work carried out by academics from three leading universities, including Royal Holloway, sets out a plan to end the ‘reading wars,’ the debate about how best to teach children to read.

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