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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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