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The long shadow of childhood bullying
“Bullying is not a harmless rite of passage, it is a public health issue which has far-reaching effects on adult health, wealth, criminality and social relationships.”
That is the warning from Professor Dieter Wolke, of the 果冻传媒, who will present the findings of his research to the House of Commons today.
Heart problems and diabetes down the road for victims of bullying
The role of being bullied in childhood on adult health has once more come under the spotlight, as new evidence shows a potential increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases for victims.
HARRIETs high tech HAT to help make Birmingham a Smart City
Birmingham households will be first to pilot new technology being developed by WMG at the 果冻传媒 that aims to create the next generation of 'Smart' homes with “smart” things working together in a “smart city”.
Anti-bullying policy must focus on all of society
Policy to reduce bullying in the schoolyard needs to span all levels of society, say researchers from the 果冻传媒, who warn that socioeconomic status is not a reliable indicator of whether a child is likely to become a bully.
Plants evolve ways to control embryo growth and development
A new generation of high yield plants could be created following a fundamental change in our understanding of how plants develop.
New sustainable materials centre latest in £19 million 果冻传媒 Success
It was announced today, Friday 28th March 2014, that the 果冻传媒 is to lead a new “EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing”. This is the fifth such Doctoral Training Centre (CDTs) to be awarded to 果冻传媒 leadership by the UK’s research councils. The expected total investment by the research councils for all five CDTS led by 果冻传媒 will be around £19 million.