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Importance of research in public policy.

Importance of research in public policy.

Dr Ian Durrant discusses the importance of research following a landmark review into gender identity services for young people.

08 May, 202408 May, 2024 Research
New year new exercise? Simple ways to reduce high blood pressure.

New year new exercise? Simple ways to reduce high blood pressure.

As we welcome the new year and new resolutions, Dr Jim Wiles, Principal Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Life Sciences and Director of the Clinical Exercise Science Research Group, discusses isometric exercise, and how this can lower blood pressure to keep healthy.

04 Jan, 202404 Jan, 2024 Health, Research, Science, Sport
Does it matter that women aren’t engaging in STEM?  

Does it matter that women aren’t engaging in STEM?  

For National STEM Day (8 November) Tina Eager, Senior Lecturer in Computing, discusses attitudes to gender diversity in STEM in a male-dominated sector.

08 Nov, 202208 Nov, 2022 Social Justice, STEM
Engaging with the Corona Generation

Engaging with the Corona Generation

Dr Jennie Bristow discusses generational consciousness and the effect of the global Covid-19 pandemic on our young people.

25 Mar, 202015 Jun, 2021 Psychology, Research, Science, Society
Yes, it is political: looking at our children’s mental health.

Yes, it is political: looking at our children’s mental health.

Joel Petch, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Clinical Science, discusses the dramatic rise of food banks in the UK and why we should take a closer look at how this is affecting our children’s mental health.

10 Dec, 201915 Jun, 2021 Health, Politics, Research
The Obesity Apocalypse: An invitation to blame fat people!

The Obesity Apocalypse: An invitation to blame fat people!

Professor Mike Weed gives his view on the head of NHS England’s warning on obesity-related cancer…

03 Jun, 201915 Jun, 2021 Health, Research
Male age and IVF success

Male age and IVF success

Dr Simon Harvey, Director of Life Sciences, says it is unsurprising that males over 35 have a lower chance of conceiving through IVF.

03 Jul, 201706 May, 2021 Health, Research
13 reasons why one academic signed Jamie Oliver’s petition for tax on sugary drinks

13 reasons why one academic signed Jamie Oliver’s petition for tax on sugary drinks

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has recently given evidence to the House of Commons Health Committee’s Inquiry into Childhood Obesity Strategy, arguing that a seven pence tax on sugary drinks could generate a billion pounds a year for the NHS.

18 Nov, 201508 Jul, 2021 Health, Politics, Research

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