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Social Sciences
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 8.05
Toddlers from socially-deprived homes most at risk of scalds, study finds
PA 151/13 - Toddlers living in socially-deprived areas are at the greatest risk of suffering a scald in the home, researchers at The University of Nottingham have found. - The study, published in the journal Burns, showed that boys aged between one and two years old and those with multiple siblings were statistically more likely to suffer a hot water-related injury, while children born to mothers aged 40 years and over were at less risk than those with teenage mums.
Toddlers from socially-deprived homes most at risk of scalds, study finds
PA 151/13 - Toddlers living in socially-deprived areas are at the greatest risk of suffering a scald in the home, researchers at The University of Nottingham have found. - The study, published in the journal Burns, showed that boys aged between one and two years old and those with multiple siblings were statistically more likely to suffer a hot water-related injury, while children born to mothers aged 40 years and over were at less risk than those with teenage mums.
Social Sciences - History/Archeology - 30.04
Researchers crack MI9 codes to discover PoWs’ wartime requests
Mathematicians, historians and geographers have worked together to crack codes used by MI9 to conceal information going in and out of prisoner of war camps across Europe during the Second World War.
Researchers crack MI9 codes to discover PoWs’ wartime requests
Mathematicians, historians and geographers have worked together to crack codes used by MI9 to conceal information going in and out of prisoner of war camps across Europe during the Second World War.
Social Sciences - 29.04
Women refugees have more difficulty finding work and suffer greater health problems than their male counterparts, new research shows
A major new study carried out by experts from the University of Birmingham and Cardiff University found that women refugees living in the UK experienced worse physical and emotional health than men.
Women refugees have more difficulty finding work and suffer greater health problems than their male counterparts, new research shows
A major new study carried out by experts from the University of Birmingham and Cardiff University found that women refugees living in the UK experienced worse physical and emotional health than men.
Social Sciences - Administration/Government - 17.04
Social care research in Wales
The School of Social Sciences has secured significant new funding for research in the field of children's social care. - This funding (more than £0.5M) comprises three research grants awarded to academics in the School.
Social care research in Wales
The School of Social Sciences has secured significant new funding for research in the field of children's social care. - This funding (more than £0.5M) comprises three research grants awarded to academics in the School.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 17.04
Light drinking during pregnancy not linked to developmental problems in childhood
Light drinking during pregnancy is not linked to adverse behavioural or cognitive outcomes in childhood, suggests a new study published today. - Authors of the study, from UCL Epidemiology & Public Health, collated data from the Millennium Cohort Study, a national study of infants born in the UK between 2000-2002, to assess whether light drinking (up to two units of alcohol per week) in pregnancy was linked to unfavourable developmental outcomes in 7-year-old children.
Light drinking during pregnancy not linked to developmental problems in childhood
Social Sciences - 11.04
Social media: the perils and pleasures
Too much social media activity may damage strong relationships, according to a new study by Dr Bernie Hogan of the Oxford Internet Institute. - Researchers tested the theory of 'media multiplexity' (the ability to communicate via several channels), which was first developed in 2005.
Social media: the perils and pleasures
Too much social media activity may damage strong relationships, according to a new study by Dr Bernie Hogan of the Oxford Internet Institute. - Researchers tested the theory of 'media multiplexity' (the ability to communicate via several channels), which was first developed in 2005.
Social Sciences - Life Sciences - 8.04
Copying is social phenomenon, not just learning say scientists
PA 106/13 - Mimicking the behaviour of mum and dad has long been considered a vital way in which children learn about the world around them. - Now psychologists at The University of Nottingham have shown that copying unnecessary behaviour is more likely to be a social phenomenon than part of the practical process of acquiring new skills.
Copying is social phenomenon, not just learning say scientists
PA 106/13 - Mimicking the behaviour of mum and dad has long been considered a vital way in which children learn about the world around them. - Now psychologists at The University of Nottingham have shown that copying unnecessary behaviour is more likely to be a social phenomenon than part of the practical process of acquiring new skills.
Social Sciences - 27.03
How communities effectively punish antisocial behaviour
New research provides an insight into how groups of people tackle social dilemmas and effectively punish those engaging in anti-social behaviour. - Neighbours playing loud music is an example of where a social dilemma can arise about who should tackle the wrong-doer if a whole group of people is affected.
How communities effectively punish antisocial behaviour
New research provides an insight into how groups of people tackle social dilemmas and effectively punish those engaging in anti-social behaviour. - Neighbours playing loud music is an example of where a social dilemma can arise about who should tackle the wrong-doer if a whole group of people is affected.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 26.03
Compulsory treatment orders for mental illness need reviewing
Discharging mental health patients on community treatment orders after they have been involuntarily hospitalised may require them to be on long periods of compulsory treatment without any benefit for the patient, a new study has found.
Compulsory treatment orders for mental illness need reviewing
Discharging mental health patients on community treatment orders after they have been involuntarily hospitalised may require them to be on long periods of compulsory treatment without any benefit for the patient, a new study has found.
Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 21.03
New home
The Economic and Social Research Council have announced that the next British Election Study will be hosted by a consortium led by The University of Manchester in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford and Nottingham.
New home
Social Sciences - 20.03
High levels of domestic abuse revealed among teenagers
A groundbreaking study of 13 and 14-year-olds in 13 Staffordshire schools has revealed worrying levels of domestic abuse among the young. - The research found that over half of the 1,203 Year 9 pupils had some direct experiences of domestic abuse, whether as victims, witnesses, or perpetrators.
High levels of domestic abuse revealed among teenagers
A groundbreaking study of 13 and 14-year-olds in 13 Staffordshire schools has revealed worrying levels of domestic abuse among the young. - The research found that over half of the 1,203 Year 9 pupils had some direct experiences of domestic abuse, whether as victims, witnesses, or perpetrators.
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 13.03
Neanderthal brain focussed on vision and movement
Neanderthal brains were adapted to allow them to see better and maintain larger bodies, according to new research by the University of Oxford and the Natural History Museum, London. - Although Neanderthals' brains were similar in size to their contemporary modern human counterparts, fresh analysis of fossil data suggests that their brain structure was rather different.
Neanderthal brain focussed on vision and movement
Neanderthal brains were adapted to allow them to see better and maintain larger bodies, according to new research by the University of Oxford and the Natural History Museum, London. - Although Neanderthals' brains were similar in size to their contemporary modern human counterparts, fresh analysis of fossil data suggests that their brain structure was rather different.
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 12.03
New study to test effectiveness of therapy service for children affected by sexual abuse
Sexual abuse has an often devastating and long-term impact on the lives of many children and young people - for these children the future can be very dark indeed. - A new study by Durham and Bristol universities will evaluate the effectiveness of a therapeutic service designed to help children and young people who have been affected by sexual abuse.
New study to test effectiveness of therapy service for children affected by sexual abuse
Sexual abuse has an often devastating and long-term impact on the lives of many children and young people - for these children the future can be very dark indeed. - A new study by Durham and Bristol universities will evaluate the effectiveness of a therapeutic service designed to help children and young people who have been affected by sexual abuse.
Pedagogy/Education Science - Social Sciences - 4.03
I’ve got two dads - and they adopted me
Research into adoptive families headed by same-sex couples paints a positive picture of relationships and wellbeing in these new families. The study, which was carried out by Cambridge University, suggests that adoptive families with gay fathers might be faring particularly well. - Overall we found markedly more similarities than differences in experiences between family types.
I’ve got two dads - and they adopted me
Research into adoptive families headed by same-sex couples paints a positive picture of relationships and wellbeing in these new families. The study, which was carried out by Cambridge University, suggests that adoptive families with gay fathers might be faring particularly well. - Overall we found markedly more similarities than differences in experiences between family types.
Social Sciences - 8.02
Smaller packs of paracetamol have reduced overdose deaths by 43%
UK legislation to limit paracetamol pack sizes has seen a 43% reduction in the number of deaths due to paracetamol overdoses, a study led by Oxford University researchers has found. - 'Paracetamol overdoses result in some 100 to 200 deaths per year.
Smaller packs of paracetamol have reduced overdose deaths by 43%
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 8.02
Number of paracetamol overdose deaths reduced by smaller pack sizes
The study, by researchers from Oxford University and The University of Manchester, found the number of deaths reduced following new legislation introduced by the Government in 1998 to restrict pack sizes to 32 tablets at pharmacies and 16 for non-pharmacy sales.
Number of paracetamol overdose deaths reduced by smaller pack sizes
Social Sciences - Environmental Sciences - 6.02
Environmental factors determine whether immigrants are accepted by cooperatively breeding animals
—Dr Markus Z?ttl of the University of Cambridge - Cichlid fish are more likely to accept immigrants into their group when they are under threat from predators and need reinforcements, new research shows.
Environmental factors determine whether immigrants are accepted by cooperatively breeding animals
Social Sciences - 7.01
New ¤675,000 study will examine online abuse in teenage relationships
The role of online technology in instigating and maintaining control and violence in young people's intimate relationships will be examined in a new study led by researchers at the University of Bristol. - Instant messaging and social networking sites are some of the most popular ways young people communicate today.
New ¤675,000 study will examine online abuse in teenage relationships
Civil Engineering/Traffic Engineering - Social Sciences - 14.11.2012
The hidden consequences of helping rural communities in Africa
Improving water supplies in rural African villages may have negative knock-on effects and contribute to increased poverty, new research published today [14 November] has found.
The hidden consequences of helping rural communities in Africa
Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 21.08.2012
Are East Europeans victims of racism in the UK?
Since 2004, nearly 1.9 million East Europeans have come to the UK 1 . New research, led by academics at the University of Bristol, has examined how current East European migration to the UK has been racialised in immigration policy and tabloid journalism, providing the first insights into how racism is affecting migrants' experiences of work and life in the UK.
Are East Europeans victims of racism in the UK?
Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 15.08.2012
UK recession may be to blame for 1,000 suicides in the UK
Research at the University of Liverpool has found that more than 1,000 people committed suicide due to the 2008-2010 economic recession in the UK. - Suicides began to rise in the UK in 2008 following 20 years of decline – figures rose 8% among men and 9% among women in 2008, compared to 2007.
UK recession may be to blame for 1,000 suicides in the UK
Research at the University of Liverpool has found that more than 1,000 people committed suicide due to the 2008-2010 economic recession in the UK. - Suicides began to rise in the UK in 2008 following 20 years of decline – figures rose 8% among men and 9% among women in 2008, compared to 2007.
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 25.07.2012
Concerns over accuracy of tools to predict repeat offending
Standard tools used to predict how likely an offender is to commit further offences are not sufficiently accurate to inform sentencing and release decisions on their own, an Oxford-led study suggests.
Concerns over accuracy of tools to predict repeat offending
Standard tools used to predict how likely an offender is to commit further offences are not sufficiently accurate to inform sentencing and release decisions on their own, an Oxford-led study suggests.
Social Sciences - Law/Forensics - 5.07.2012
Rape victims struggle for asylum justice
Women whose claims for asylum includes allegations that they have been raped need greater assurance their cases are being taken seriously, a study states. - Researchers found that several of the problems that can hamper the fair treatment of women's rape allegations within the criminal justice system may also be present, and sometimes amplified, when made as part of women's asylum claims.
Rape victims struggle for asylum justice
Women whose claims for asylum includes allegations that they have been raped need greater assurance their cases are being taken seriously, a study states. - Researchers found that several of the problems that can hamper the fair treatment of women's rape allegations within the criminal justice system may also be present, and sometimes amplified, when made as part of women's asylum claims.
Social Sciences - 5.07.2012
Libyan revolutionary fighters develop a 'national army-in-waiting'
New research examining how armed groups formed in Libya to topple Colonel Muammar Gaddafi says the revolutionary brigades are still a cohesive military force. - The study highlights the emergence of the National Shield, which it calls an 'army-in-waiting'.
Libyan revolutionary fighters develop a 'national army-in-waiting'
Social Sciences - 17.05.2012
Psychiatric units safer as in-patient suicide falls
Suicides by psychiatric in-patients have fallen to a new low, research published today (Thursday) has found. - The study by the University of Manchester's National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, one of very few to look at trends over time, shows the rate of suicide among psychiatric in-patients fell by between 29% and 31% between 1997 and 2008, with nearly 100 fewer deaths per year.
Psychiatric units safer as in-patient suicide falls
Suicides by psychiatric in-patients have fallen to a new low, research published today (Thursday) has found. - The study by the University of Manchester's National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness, one of very few to look at trends over time, shows the rate of suicide among psychiatric in-patients fell by between 29% and 31% between 1997 and 2008, with nearly 100 fewer deaths per year.
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 9.05.2012
Fall in deaths following withdrawal of pain killer
There has been a major reduction in deaths involving the pain-relief drug co-proxamol since it was withdrawn in the UK in 2005, an Oxford University-led study has found. There have been no apparent increases in poisoning deaths involving other pain killers.
Fall in deaths following withdrawal of pain killer
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 1.05.2012
Suicide risk for older people who self-harm
Older people who self-harm are at much greater risk of suicide than both the general population and younger adults who self-harm, a new study has found. - Researchers from The University of Manchester studied 1,177 people over the age of 60 who presented to six general hospitals in Oxford, Manchester and Derby after self-harming.
Suicide risk for older people who self-harm
Older people who self-harm are at much greater risk of suicide than both the general population and younger adults who self-harm, a new study has found. - Researchers from The University of Manchester studied 1,177 people over the age of 60 who presented to six general hospitals in Oxford, Manchester and Derby after self-harming.
Social Sciences - 25.04.2012
New report defends independent social work experts in care cases
Research led by Oxford University refutes claims that assessment reports by independent social work experts have caused delays in care proceedings. - Claims were made during the Family Justice Review that independent social work expert (ISW) reports delayed cases and added little or no value.
New report defends independent social work experts in care cases
Research led by Oxford University refutes claims that assessment reports by independent social work experts have caused delays in care proceedings. - Claims were made during the Family Justice Review that independent social work expert (ISW) reports delayed cases and added little or no value.
Social Sciences - 24.04.2012
Prison no bar to inmates’ generosity
Prisoners tend to be more generous than the general public because they could be looking for ways to atone for their crimes, research has shown.
Prison no bar to inmates’ generosity
Prisoners tend to be more generous than the general public because they could be looking for ways to atone for their crimes, research has shown.
History/Archeology - Social Sciences - 13.03.2012
Research suggests suicide rates higher in protestant areas than catholic
Research from the University of Warwick suggests suicide rates are much higher in protestant areas than catholic areas. - Professor Sascha Becker from the University of Warwick's Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Society (CAGE) has published his latest paper Knocking on Heaven's Door? Protestantism and Suicide.
Research suggests suicide rates higher in protestant areas than catholic
Research from the University of Warwick suggests suicide rates are much higher in protestant areas than catholic areas. - Professor Sascha Becker from the University of Warwick's Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Society (CAGE) has published his latest paper Knocking on Heaven's Door? Protestantism and Suicide.
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 29.02.2012
Bullies and victims three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts by age 11
Bullies and victims three times more likely to have suicidal thoughts by age 11
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 9.02.2012
Gap between Scottish and English suicide rates widens
Gap between Scottish and English suicide rates widens
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 19.07.2011
Suicide and homicide rates in mental health patients revealed
Suicide and homicide rates in mental health patients revealed
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 7.09.2010
Drugs and alcohol, not mental illness, explains violent crime risk
Drugs and alcohol, not mental illness, explains violent crime risk
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 7.07.2010
Homicide and suicide rates among mentally ill on the decline
Homicide and suicide rates among mentally ill on the decline
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 6.05.2010
Violent teenage girls fail to spot anger or disgust in others’ faces
Violent teenage girls fail to spot anger or disgust in others’ faces
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 18.03.2010
Call for European Cystic Fibrosis healthcare gap to be closed
Call for European Cystic Fibrosis healthcare gap to be closed
Life Sciences - Social Sciences - 9.03.2010
Eggshell of extinct giant bird unlocks key to ancient DNA
Eggshell of extinct giant bird unlocks key to ancient DNA
Social Sciences - Civil Engineering/Traffic Engineering - 30.09.2009
Unique new atlas shows world from fresh perspective
Unique new atlas shows world from fresh perspective
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Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 17.05
Salt consumption in India: the need for data to initiate population-based prevention efforts
Salt consumption in India: the need for data to initiate population-based prevention efforts
Business/Economics - Social Sciences - 3.05
Branded for life? Researchers examine impact of consumer culture on UK’s children
Branded for life? Researchers examine impact of consumer culture on UK’s children
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 26.04
Improved care needed for mothers from ethnic minority groups
Improved care needed for mothers from ethnic minority groups
Civil Engineering/Traffic Engineering - Social Sciences - 26.04
The honey and the ivy - why gardeners’ foe is the bees’ friend
The honey and the ivy - why gardeners’ foe is the bees’ friend
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 2.04
Researchers seek participants for study into problem gambling
Researchers seek participants for study into problem gambling
Social Sciences - Business/Economics - 28.03
Largest study into poverty reveals extent of deprivation in the UK
Largest study into poverty reveals extent of deprivation in the UK
Administration/Government - Social Sciences - 25.03
Access to Russell Group universities ‘far from fair’, according to new research
Access to Russell Group universities ‘far from fair’, according to new research
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 18.03
Index identifies poorer countries where poverty is 'shrinking'
Index identifies poorer countries where poverty is 'shrinking'
Medicine/Pharmacology - Social Sciences - 13.03
Letting the future in: helping children and young people overcome the effects of sexual abuse
Letting the future in: helping children and young people overcome the effects of sexual abuse
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 21.02
People with disabilities at greater risk of violence and mental illness
People with disabilities at greater risk of violence and mental illness
Social Sciences - 7.02
Women trafficked into crime in UK are imprisoned without support or protection
Women trafficked into crime in UK are imprisoned without support or protection
Social Sciences - Medicine/Pharmacology - 26.12.2012
People with mental disorders more likely to have experienced domestic violence
People with mental disorders more likely to have experienced domestic violence
Media Sciences/Political Sciences - Social Sciences - 22.11.2012
United Nations urged to protect journalists’ safety and media freedom worldwide
United Nations urged to protect journalists’ safety and media freedom worldwide
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