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Experts appointed to Government advisory group shaping the future of high streets
Academics to provide independent advice on place management and urban regeneration
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Thinking about selling clothes on Vinted? The steps you can take to make this a greener option
Patsy Perry explains how to make sustainable choices with clothes you want to donate or sell
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Research & Innovation at Manchester Met retweeted
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 🔗 bit.ly/48BH580
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
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Research & Innovation at Manchester Met retweeted
“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 🔗 bit.ly/4tvQjLg
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Research & Innovation at Manchester Met retweeted
"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 🔗 bit.ly/4twPbHk
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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.
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Research & Innovation at Manchester Met retweeted
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🔗 bit.ly/4cewYrH
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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
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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.
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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🔗 bit.ly/4stxpnW
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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
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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
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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 🔗 bit.ly/46ZkQIk
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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
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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
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