LISTEN: Winter weather affects university students’ academic motivation

Audio report by Nancy Laywood

For many people, the cold, dark winter months can be a difficult time.

Research shows that people experiencing an emotional impact from the winter, known as the ‘winter blues’, can have a significant difficulty with motivation.

Reporter Nancy Laywood visits De Montfort University in Leicester, to talk to the students about their point of view.

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