Research & Innovation at Manchester Met

Keeping you updated with research and knowledge exchange news, events, research calls and initiatives from Manchester Metropolitan University

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How to be clutter‑free with kids – minimalist families told me how they live with less

Dr Amber Martin-Woodhead discusses how families can be more minimalist

https://t.co/nd1v5VhO3M

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Smartphone data predicts smoking cravings and lapses, with potential to treat addiction and other conditions

Micro-movements can be used to calculate smoking and other behaviour patterns with 85% accuracy within a five-minute window

https://t.co/Tc4S7MsY6O

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Most jurors do not access support despite emotional toll, new research finds

Study follows government proposals to restrict trial by jury as outlined in the King’s Speech

https://t.co/i3NAQUx4MM

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Remand pilot significantly reduces unnecessary child custody and saves over £3m, research finds

Study coincides with Government’s Youth Justice White Paper, which pledges 25% less custodial remand for children

https://t.co/9Bx0KeLUPC

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This Juror Appreciation Week our psychologists are urging us to #ThankAJuror for their vital yet often overlooked role ⚖️👏

Read how our ongoing research into juror wellbeing supports their amazing work 🔗 https://t.co/jx8gsNc5gD

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Simple behaviour-change techniques boost parent, child and family relationships globally

Major six-country study shows improvements in parents’ and caregivers’ mental health and social support across multiple cultures and contexts

https://t.co/TbuNpSngM9

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“One of the most acute forms of hardship children can experience."

Our @ICF_Mcr co-director Michelle McManus (@McManus_M_) on the plight of children growing up in B&B accommodation.

Read her thoughts in @cypnow 🔗 https://t.co/VCgyNuLsaE

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"An accent is a record of where you’re from, who you are, and where you belong — and no accent is inherently better than any other.”

To celebrate English Language Day, Professor Rob Drummond explores accent diversity, history and prejudice.

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/GSfbJZUlhA

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Local pupils celebrate their success at Institute for Children's Futures graduation

Children from schools across Manchester come together to mark their Saturday School success with a graduation celebration.

https://t.co/IPEO52168z

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Our research with @sheffielduni has found that children with SEND and care system involvement face significantly higher odds of criminalisation.

Findings suggest a need for early intervention and a multi-agency support system.

Read more🔗 https://t.co/FMtJ2CAID0

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Prestigious NIHR Senior Investigator award for leading learning disabilities researcher

Professor Sara Ryan’s award recognises her exceptional contributions to health and social care

https://t.co/M6zCc00Cwm

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Researchers at @ICF_Mcr have led two Government-commissioned reports released today, giving fresh insight into how safeguarding systems can better respond to child exploitation and abuse.

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/rQnXzNVF1C

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A new ITV documentary reveals high levels of 'forever chemicals' in a small Yorkshire town, with Manchester Met's Dr David Megson providing expertise around the contamination.

Read more about Dr Megson's involvement in the documentary🔗 https://t.co/ypkl8LtFsu

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Pets may benefit people with dementia, new research shows

Dog-owners were shown to have a slower decline in cognitive function

https://t.co/pzl03gVFPU

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Flora, fauna and fine art: £1m grant to explore natural history

Funding ties in with current rise of the 19th century’s favourite discipline

https://t.co/hGppilPqrU

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Our researchers are teaming up with @LevitexSleep to engineer the world’s first clinical Lumbar Support Cushion, a specialist nighttime aid for back pain sufferers, relieving discomfort and muscle spasms while you sleep.

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/AjYfI6vosR

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Is your home listening? Trading privacy for convenience in the age of AI

New book traces the development of audio surveillance and how it shaped the evolution of AI

https://t.co/4B6BTz8XQd

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Major ovarian hormone health knowledge gap in elite women’s football – study calls for urgent action

New research urges clubs and governing bodies to prioritise ovarian hormone health education to protect player health and boost wellbeing

https://t.co/W4FMmuEBSP

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Communication disability researchers to collaborate on £2.4m trial into swallowing care

Clinical trial could reshape care for people with swallowing difficulties, including those with dementia and other neurological conditions

https://t.co/Ln8TBW44o6

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Mandatory gene testing for female athletes is ‘unscientific and harmful’, say researchers

New editorial says rules from international governing body contradict scientific evidence

https://t.co/bsx7Px29OX