New research explores parental experience of their child’s diagnosis


What is the psychological impact on parents immediately following a child’s diagnosis of congenital sensory impairment? Rebecca Greenhalgh, Trainee Clinical Psychologist at Coventry University is leading a new research project, funded by Coventry University, School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences, designed to gain a better understanding of parents’ experiences immediately following their child’s diagnosis … Continue reading New research explores parental experience of their child’s diagnosis

Take part in research


Division of Optometry and Visual Sciences, School of Health Sciences, City, University of London People with a visual impairment needed for research into the effect of the pandemic on people living with a visual impairment We are looking for volunteers, aged 18 or over, who are living with a visual impairment in the UK to take … Continue reading Take part in research

Take part in research at Cardiff University


Professor Jon Erichsen and his team from the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Nikita Thomas, Katherine Ward and Onyeka Amiebenomo invite you to take part in nystagmus research. Following their demonstrations at virtual Open Day 2021 of various nystagmus and eye tracking studies currently being carried out, you are warmly invited to … Continue reading Take part in research at Cardiff University

Vision impairment and employment – a research project


Guest Post: Dr. Liz Ellis, VICTAR, University of Birmingham The Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research (VICTAR) at the University of Birmingham is conducting research to understand more about the factors which contribute to employment outcomes (the good and not so good) for individuals with a visual impairment, living and/or working in Greater London. … Continue reading Vision impairment and employment – a research project

Can you help Libby with her research?


Introducing Libby I am a geography student studying in my final year at Loughborough University.  I am seeking participants for my dissertation study which aims to explore the experiences of young adults (18-25) in their local space / environment & the impacts on identity formation. This study is inspired by my two younger sisters, who … Continue reading Can you help Libby with her research?

Research participation opportunity for 12-14 year olds


Ifigeneia Manitsa is a Psychology Researcher and Assistant Lecturer at Kingston University. She is currently conducting the last two studies of her PhD which is focused on the academic and social inclusion of adolescents with and without visual impairments! If a student wants to participate in both studies, they will be asked to complete three questionnaires focused on … Continue reading Research participation opportunity for 12-14 year olds

Technology use in young people with impaired vision


Guest post from Saima Begum, University College London I am a student at University College London, studying at the Institute of Education and I am emailing to ask for your help with my Masters research project into Vision Impairment. This project aims to examine technology use in young people with vision impairment, and whether this … Continue reading Technology use in young people with impaired vision

Matthew’s research on albinism


Matthew is a second year BA Geography student at Northumbria University, Newcastle. He also happens to have oculocutaneous albinism. He is passionate about increasing academic knowledge on the subject of albinism. His research is for a final year undergraduate dissertation project. Albinism, like many other disabilities, has the potential to have an impact on everyday … Continue reading Matthew’s research on albinism

Calling parents of 12-14 year olds – research questionnaire


Ifigeneia Manitsa is a Psychology researcher at Kingston University London and her research is about the social and academic inclusion of adolescents with and without visual impairments. She is currently conducting a study looking at the relationship between school engagement and social behaviour in adolescents with and without visual impairments. She is also interested in investigating teachers’ … Continue reading Calling parents of 12-14 year olds – research questionnaire