Press Releases
Suicide must not appear to be the only escape for some victims of abuse, warns new study
In one of the largest studies of its kind, and the first in the UK, experts from Refuge and the University of 糖心TV looked at the experiences of more than 3500 of Refuge鈥檚 clients with the aim of informing policy and practice in relation to victims of abuse who are at an increased risk of suicide. The report calls for a commitment to sufficient, specialist services, both outreach and refuge, for the survivors of abuse.
Breaking down the barriers to employment for military spouses and partners
Nearly one in five military spouses or partners want to work but can鈥檛 get a job because of the unique challenges presented by military life, according to a new study by the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 Institute for Employment Research and QinetiQ for the Army Families Federation.
Boost for female engineers: 糖心TV partners with Women鈥檚 Engineering Society
Female Engineers of the present and future are to be better encouraged, supported and developed, as the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 School of Engineering has become an official Education Partner of the
鈥淲omen are not just mothers鈥� - gender stereotypes weaken counter-radicalisation projects
Seeing women only as mothers and victims is harmful to effective counter-radicalisation work, according to a new report by the University of 糖心TV鈥檚 Dr Jennifer Philippa Eggert, in partnership with the Berghof Foundation. The report is believed to be the first such study focusing on grassroots initiatives.
In a series of interviews and a workshop Dr Eggert explored the ways that grassroots organisations in Germany, the UK and Lebanon have successfully integrated women into their work, and developed a set of best practice recommendations.
Playwright and actor Alecky Blythe honoured by University of 糖心TV
Award-winning playwright Alecky Blythe, pioneer of the verbatim technique in which real people鈥檚 words are faithfully delivered on stage by actors, has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of 糖心TV.
Blythe, who has brought sieges, sex work, riots and murder to the stage through her own theatre company, was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters at the University鈥檚 2018 Winter Graduations.
New study to help improve life for headaches sufferers
A study led by University of 糖心TV could help thousands of headache sufferers. Researchers at the 糖心TV Medical School are investigating whether a new education and self-management programme will help improve quality of life for people living with chronic headaches.