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Published: Wednesday 08 April 2026
New Study Reveals How ‘Masculine Toughness’ Can Hinder Recovery from PTSD
A groundbreaking new study from Robert Gordon University (RGU) exposes how deeply rooted expectations of masculine toughness can both heighten risk and hinder recovery in men living with complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C‑PTSD).
Event
Starts: Thursday 14 May 2026
XI Grampian Research Conference “Better Cancer Outcomes''
We're bringing together researchers and clinicians from across the country to focus on this year's theme: Better Cancer Outcomes.
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Starts: Thursday 30 April 2026
Postgraduate Research Degrees Event
This webinar event will provide more information about PhD and research master’s opportunities across a range of subject areas within Gray’s School of Art and Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment.