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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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Coping with babies excessive crying through Surviving Crying: a research led approach.
15 February 2024A research led approach to coping with babies excessive crying through Surviving Crying. The study is trying to find out if the Surviving Crying package is both cost, and clinically, effective.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/02/coping-with-babies-excessive-crying-through-surviving-crying-a-research-led-approach.
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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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‘Homes for Ukraine’ a reality or a myth?
19 January 2024The challenging reality of the UK’s policy response toward the Ukraine crisis, and the missing elements of the UK’s policy response toward newly arrived Ukrainians.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/01/homes-for-ukraine-a-reality-or-a-myth
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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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Study combines storytelling and movement to improve language and motor skills in early years
17 January 2024Combined storytelling and movement lessons delivered by teachers can improve language and gross-motor skills in young children.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/01/movement-and-storytelling-can-improve-learning-and-gross-motor-skills
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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