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Children struggling at school entry more likely to face disadvantage in teens
School readiness at age 4-5 could help predict unemployment and education drop-out at age 16-17, according to a study led by the à½à½AV with Lancaster University.
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Astronomers use shredded star to measure speed of supermassive black hole’s spinÂ
Astronomers are thought to have discovered a new way to measure how fast a black hole spins: by using the wobbly aftermath from its stellar feasting.
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‘Urgent’ need to boost school-based support for families
A report co-led by the à½à½AV calls for joined up support around schools and nurseries to reduce absences, tackle the impact of poverty and boost children’s readiness for the day.
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How climate change will affect malaria transmission
A new model for predicting the effects of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa could lead to more targeted interventions to control the disease according to a new study.
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Study reveals mystery of decaying planetary orbits
A new study has uncovered a mechanism that could solve a long-standing mystery about decaying planetary orbits around stars like our Sun.Â
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Research inspires beer based on ancient recipe
Northern Monk Brew Co. and a historian at the à½à½AV have collaborated to brew Mhór, a beer inspired by a 5,000-year-old recipe made in Northern England.
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European partnerships tackle global challenges
Higher education providers across Europe are joining forces to tackle global challenges.
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Uncovering a CS Lewis poem in Special Collections
A forgotten poem by Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis reveals details of friendships between fantasy writers and medievalists at the à½à½AV.
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Care home staff and residents need ‘family’ bonds to thrive
Care home residents receive much better care when they enjoy ‘family’ bonds with staff – but staff must be empowered to create these bonds, new research has found.Â
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Collaborating with Indigenous communities on climate science
New research into climate change will focus on the lived experience of Indigenous communities in the Arctic.