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World-leading conference to explore the impact of COVID on body image
Leading academics from around the world will meet next week to discuss how the COVID pandemic has affected issues around body image and appearance.
Researchers seek 2000 young people for new study into appearance and body image
Researchers at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at the University of the West of England are looking for over 2000 young people across the country to take part in a new research study about appearance and body image.
Somali people with visible facial differences sought by researchers for new study
Researchers at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at the University of the West of England are looking for Somali people to take part in a new research study.
Study explores women's experiences of medical tattooing
Men with alopecia sought by researchers for new study
Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are seeking men who have experienced hair loss to take part in a new study.
'Body positive' social media content can lift body image and mood, new study finds
Viewing social media content aimed at challenging mainstream beauty ideals can boost body confidence among young women, a new study has revealed.
Prostate cancer patients sought by researcher for body image study
A researcher from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is seeking prostate cancer patients to take part in a new study.
Honorary degree awarded to Rosanna Preston
UWE Bristol awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to Rosanna Preston in recognition of Rosanna's contribution to improving the provision of care and support for people with cleft lip and/or palate and ongoing commitment and support for the work of the Centre for Appearance Research UWE.
Specialist wound research centre officially opened
A new centre aiming to minimise the psychological and physical impact of scarring among armed forces personnel and civilians wounded in terrorist attacks has been opened.
Supporting children with burns: launch of new website
To coincide with National Burns Awareness Day on 17 October 2018, the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), is launching Supporting Children with Burns, a website to support the parents and carers of children who have experienced a burn injury.
Appearance research in spotlight as international experts gather for conference
A world-leading academic conference organised by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) will bring the best research and debate on the psychology of appearance to Bath next week.
Participants wanted for hormonal treatment, bodily changes and exercise study
The Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) is looking for 20 men diagnosed with prostate cancer to take part in a research study about hormonal treatment, bodily changes and exercise.
UWE Bristol to support government backed centre to minimise impact of scarring
The UK's first ever specialist research centre to minimise the impact of scarring among Armed Forces personnel and civilians wounded in terrorist and other attacks, will be established next year, it was announced in the Autumn Budget today.
Centre for Appearance Research launches new educational board game
The Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has partnered with educational games specialists Focus Games Ltd to launch an exciting new resource to help children understand and respect the differences in people's appearance.
£1m donation awarded to Centre for Appearance Research
The VTCT Foundation has announced a donation of £1 million to the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).
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