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Monkey mothers shown to put babies at risk during drought
12 March 2024The internal body temperature of pregnant and breastfeeding monkeys has been shown to rise during times of drought – threatening the optimum conditions needed for successful reproduction and weaning, putting infants at risk.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/03/drought-puts-unborn-monkeys-at-risk
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National database to tackle violence against women and girls on public transport
29 February 2024A critical gap in tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) on public transport in the UK is set to be addressed through the creation of a national incident database by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Connected Places Catapult.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/02/research-to-tackle-violence-against-women-and-girls-on-public-transport
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Hazard training for mobility scooter users virtually non-existent despite facing regular risks
8 February 2024Despite being vulnerable road users, motorised mobility scooter users receive virtually no training about the types of hazards they face that might put them at risk - from designs of road crossings they find difficult to navigate, to obstacles on roads and pavements.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/motorised-mobility-scooter-users-lack-hazard-training
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Differences between lone, pair and group terror attackers analysed in study
18 January 2024Research shows terrorists who act alone, in pairs, or in a group differ in background, social influence and activity.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/01/analysis-of-lone,-pair-and-group-terror-attackers
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Expert blog: Ten tips for coping with family-related stress at Christmas
19 December 2023Christmas is an opportunity to spend valuable time with family and friends but, coupled with the stresses and strains of the season, it’s not always a harmonious time. Distinguished Professor Mark Griffiths gives advice on how to make family festivities stress-free.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2023/12/expert-blog-ten-tips-for-coping-with-family-related-stress-at-christmas
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Future police officers trained to better understand disability hate crime
13 December 2023Future police officers are being trained to better understand disability hate crime through a unique partnership between Nottingham Trent University and Dimensions.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2023/12/future-police-officers-trained-to-better-understand-disability-hate-crime
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Expert blog: The psychology of games
11 December 2023Playing games is a significant part of Christmas for many people – but why do we enjoy it so much? And what makes a great game? Distinguished Professor Mark Griffiths explains.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2023/12/expert-blog-the-psychology-of-games
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Expert blog: Should parents buy videogames for their children at Christmas?
1 December 2023Playing videogames is arguably the most popular leisure activity in the UK. This Christmas, the sales of videogame hardware and software are likely to be astronomical. But with all the media hype surrounding the more negative aspects of videogame playing, should parents be worried about buying these games for their kids? Distinguished Professor Mark Griffiths, addiction expert and researcher explains.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2023/12/expert-blog-should-parents-buy-videogames-for-their-children-at-christmas
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Inconsistent and conflicting parental support impacting quality of life for trans and gender diverse youth
30 November 2023Quality of life for young trans and gender diverse (TGD) people is being impacted by inconsistent and conflicting parental support, according to research led by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) with the University of Brighton.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2023/11/inconsistent-and-conflicting-parental-support-impacting-quality-of-life-for-trans-and-gender-diverse-youth
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Memories shared to celebrate 50 years of innovative mental health support at Middle Street Resource Centre
28 November 2023The heritage of Middle Street Resource Centre (MSRC) in Beeston is to be celebrated and preserved thanks to a National Lottery Heritage Fund research project by Nottingham Trent University (NTU), which collected stories, memories and experiences from people involved in the Centre throughout its 50-year history.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2023/11/memories-shared-to-celebrate-50-years-of-innovative-mental-health-support-at-middle-street-resource-centre