Monthly Archives: May 2014

Anti-vaccine conspiracy theories and children’s health

A belief in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories may have significant and detrimental consequences for children’s health, new research from the University has shown. Researchers Daniel Jolley and Dr Karen Douglas, of theSchool of Psychology, surveyed 89 parents about their views on … Continue reading

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Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2014

Representatives of the University of Kent and the Tizard Centre  were presented with a Queens Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education by the Queen during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 27 February.  The Prize was for the work of the … Continue reading

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New appointment – JARID Co-editor

We are delighted to announce that Dr Peter Langdon, who recently joined the Tizard Centre, has been appointed as the next Co-editor of JARID.  The appointment was made following the resignation of the current Co-editor, Prof Glynis Murphy who has … Continue reading

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Safety in numbers: moderate drinking in a group reduces attraction to risk

New research led by the University of Kent shows that individuals who have consumed moderate amounts of alcohol in social situations are likely to view risky situations with greater caution when considering them as part of a group. The research, … Continue reading

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Successful start for parenting research centre

A Kent research centre exploring all aspects of parenting culture is marking a highly successful first three years. 29th April 2014 The Centre for Parenting Culture Studies (CPCS) is the subject of a feature article in the new edition of Kent … Continue reading

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KSS AHSN Newsletter – 23 May 2014

Research prize launch! With just under a month until our 17 June Partnership Day, we’re delighted to launch a competition for the best recent clinical or social care research paper with important relevance to preventable emergency admissions. Entries must be … Continue reading

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Newsletter 19th May 2014

Variation dangers  Last week a report highlighting variations in the quality of care received by heart failure (HF) patients prompted heart specialists to warn of the risks this creates. Often these patients are elderly with multiple long term conditions. This … Continue reading

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KSS AHSN Newsletter -12 May 2014

Southern exposure When the Mayor of London launched MedCity last month he talked about transforming the life sciences sector in London and the Greater South East and creating a world-leading cluster for life sciences which would bring benefits to both … Continue reading

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KSS AHSN Newsletter – 1 May 2014

Data reveals AKI prevalence Many of you will have heard the recent item on Radio 4’s Today programme about the new study into the prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI). Publication of The economic impact of acute kidney injury in … Continue reading

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Athena SWAN Bronze award for Kent

Athena SWAN Bronze award for Kent The University of Kent’s success in developing employment practices to support the career progression of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Charter Bronze award. … Continue reading

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