‘Teen mothers can flourish too,’ says top graduate15 November 2022A young mum graduating top of her class from the University of Bristol wants to shatter the stigma that teenage mothers are “lazy or irresponsible”.
Why you need to grow up to be happier11 October 2022To be accepted, we need to change from self-centred, egocentric children into allocentric adults who are focused not just on ourselves, but on others as well. Developing into an individual who is independent but also interconnected with others. We should all make this transformation because the allocentric adult is not only healthier, but happier. In this talk, Professor Bruce Hood will demonstrate how to go about this transformation
Do we subconsciously eat what our body needs?26 July 2022A study by researchers in the Nutrition and Behaviour Unit at the University of Bristol, found humans have nutritional intelligence. Some people choose foods which meet their needs for vitamins and minerals, and consume smaller portions of high-calorie foods.
More than a feeling18 July 2022Why our sense of touch is a crucial part of what makes us human, and how new technology is evolving to harness its power.
TARG Research Showcase at the Hawthorns28 June 2022On Friday the 24th of June, TARG was thrilled to host a public engagement event to showcase the research being undertaken within the research group. In particular, the event was to thank non-academic staff for their role in helping facilitate research.
New report finds smoking is a cause of depression and schizophrenia20 June 2022Smoking increases the risk of developing schizophrenia by between 53% and 127% and of developing depression by 54% to 132%, a report by academics from the University of Bristol published today [20 June] has shown. More research is needed to identify why this is the case, and more evidence is needed for other mental health conditions such as anxiety or bipolar disorder.
New research shows humans possess surprising nutritional intelligence26 April 2022Pioneering research has shed new light on what drives people’s basic food preferences, indicating our choices may be smarter than previously thought and influenced by the specific nutrients, as opposed to just calories, we need.
Smoking during pregnancy may not cause ADHD in children after all7 April 2022A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the scientific journal Addiction and led by University of Bristol researchers shows that maternal prenatal smoking is associated with offspring attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but is unlikely to be the cause of it.