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    Can animals beat students' exam stress? Jump to media player As exam season gets under way, one university is using some unusual stress reduction techniques, including massage and petting animals.
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University uses animals and massage to reduce exam stress

As exam season gets under way, one university is using some unusual stress reduction techniques including massage and petting animals.

John Maguire reports from Bath Spa University.

  • 21 May 2014
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