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Could epigenetics affect breastfeeding? New study reveals biological clues

First-of-its-kind study suggests biology may determine breastfeeding outcomes

4 Feb 2026
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Care experienced girls 5.7 times more likely to enter criminal justice system, new research suggests

New study highlights child welfare involvement is linked to higher risk of criminalisation

2 Feb 2026
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Life-changing bond between hearing assistance dogs and humans to be boosted by relationship-based study

Ground-breaking partnership will offer new insights into human-dog relationships, helping to improve life for deaf people

28 Jan 2026
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Research Associate wins award for Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology 2025

Dr Evelyn Mary-Ann Antony recognised for research into emotion dysregulation in middle childhood

22 Jan 2026
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Upcoming conferences and research events

UK Microfluidics Conference 2026

Fri 19 Jun 2026
The Dalton Building, Chester Street, M1 5GD, Manchester
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Tutorial: Participatory AI in Practice: Co-Designing Ethical and Inclusive AI-based Systems

21 - 26 Jun 2026
Maastricht University, Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre (MECC), Forum 100, 6229 GV, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Becoming NEET: The risks and realities for young people

Thu 25 Jun 2026
9:30-14:00
BR2.18, Brooks, 53 Bonsall Street, Hulme, M15 6GX, Manchester
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