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To get a glimpse into how people adapt to new sensory information, I started brushing my teeth with my left hand instead of my right. My brain now had to adapt to new sensory information, especially from proprioception, touch, and the vestibular sense (see our blog for Growing into one’s own body and Sensory Adaptation). […]
In this blog post, Ennah Jawwad, Year 3 student (2025-2026) talks about her journey to the BA Childhood Practice programme. From struggling through school as an undiagnosed neurodivergent individual with little hope for the future, Ennah says she never imagined she would one day receive an unconditional offer to study at the University of […]
In this blog post, Digital Accessibility Intern David Buik reflects on his part-time work as a Digital Accessibility Intern over the past academic year, discussing a few challenges he faced as well as his key takeaways and successes.
Marcella Althaus-Reid’s Indecent Theology – The Caminata Continues International Conference in Honor of Marcella Althaus-Reid’s 75th Birthday DATE: 15th to 17th April 2027 VENUE: School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh In May 2027, the pioneering and provocative theologian Marcella Althaus-Reid would have turned 75. Her work continues to inspire critical conversations and transformative […]
In our May Content Improvement Club session, we focused on how to run a usability test. We ran through the basics of putting a script together, watched a clip from a test and had a go at prioritising some issues. Jun 15, 2026
The MABEL Trial The MABEL trial investigated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of low-dose, low-acting oral morphine in patients with chronic breathlessness. Despite chronic breathlessness being a global problem with disabling symptoms, its health economic implications have not previously been comprehensively studied. 143 participants (75 morphine and 67 placebo) were randomised in 11 UK hospitals as […]