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What does a happy child look like? The seven hidden barriers undermining children’s wellbeing

What does a happy child look like? The seven hidden barriers undermining children’s wellbeing

As the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill reaches its final stages in the House of Lords, Professor Kristy Howells asks if the Bill will achieve its aim to ‘introduce a […]

23 Feb, 202623 Feb, 2026 Health, Politics, Research, Society, Sport
Celebrate apprenticeships: fuelling lifelong learning, skill development, and career growth

Celebrate apprenticeships: fuelling lifelong learning, skill development, and career growth

Helen Hatter explains how apprenticeships are at the heart of driving lifelong learning, empowering people with knowledge, and providing opportunities for skill development and career growth.    This year’s theme […]

10 Feb, 202610 Feb, 2026 Health
Shining a light on Sickle Cell Disorder, Beta Thalassemia and blood related disorders

Shining a light on Sickle Cell Disorder, Beta Thalassemia and blood related disorders

Akudo Amadiegwu explains why it is so important to contribute to research and conversations about Sickle Cell Disorder, Beta Thalassemia and blood related disorders, and why ongoing advocacy and public […]

03 Dec, 202503 Dec, 2025 Health, Research, Social Work
If you knew… breaking the stigma for people with diabetes

If you knew… breaking the stigma for people with diabetes

Dr Hetashi Bawa and Dr Maeve Hinds, NHS Clinical Psychologists, discuss the importance of breaking the stigma for people with diabetes. They have both conducted psychological research focusing on the […]

14 Nov, 202414 Nov, 2024 Health, Psychology
Assisted dying is a public issue, not a personal trouble, and regulation must reflect this

Assisted dying is a public issue, not a personal trouble, and regulation must reflect this

Dr Jennifer Dvorak explains how when considering a change in law for assisted dying we must consider social influences and ensure it does not become a normalised part of medical care.

21 May, 202421 May, 2024 Health, Law, Society, Sociology, Uncategorised
Why dance and music can be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s Disease

Why dance and music can be beneficial for people living with Parkinson’s Disease

On World Parkinson’s Day Professor Angela Pickard explains how the University is supporting research into health and wellbeing to show the benefits of creative and performing arts.

11 Apr, 202412 Apr, 2024 Health, Music, Performing Arts, Society
Supporting health research is essential to gain insight into diseases and advance treatments

Supporting health research is essential to gain insight into diseases and advance treatments

Following a successful clinical trial for a new drug to treat kidney cancer, Professor Stergios Boussios explains the importance of clinical trials and health research to advance treatments.

10 Apr, 202411 Apr, 2024 Health
Making Headway on World Social Work Week

Making Headway on World Social Work Week

.This World Social Work Week, Akudo Amadiegwu discusses a local play Making Headway, part of the Heads Together research project, to improve practice and outcomes for people who have experienced brain injuries.

18 Mar, 202418 Mar, 2024 Health, Research
Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

Dr Kristy Howells discusses how being hydrated can help healthy lifestyles, wellbeing and mental health.

11 Mar, 202414 Mar, 2024 Education, Health, Research

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