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  • Vervet mother lying on the ground with two infants while one feeds

    The 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

  • Dr Andrew Newton. Image courtesy of Connected Places Catapult.

    A 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

  • Mobility scooter at a zebra crossing

    Despite 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

  • Police officer standing with his back to police tape with police cars in the distance

    Research 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

  • Woman lying on the sofa in a santa hat

    Christmas 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

  • Line of young police trainees in uniform

    Future 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

  • Family sitting around a table playing chess

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    Expert blog: The psychology of games

    11 December 2023

    Playing 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

  • Blond boy playing with a video game on gadget console on Christmas with decorated tree on background

    Playing 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

  • Teenager holding up chalkboard sign with different pronouns on

    Quality 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

  • Illustrations of people's thoughts about the centre

    The 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