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Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · 18h

Proud to be a small part of this dedicated team. 💪 #WorldMentalHealthDay #HelloYellow
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Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 18h

This #WorldMentalHealthDay2025 Our Rudd Centre team supports YoungMinds #HelloYellow campaign to show children, young people & their families they are not alone. We support families by shaping policy through cutting-edge #research. Learn about all our activities here! 👉 ruddcentre.com

Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · 11d

Way to go Iris! 🤩 @ruddcambridge.bsky.social @rcpsych.bsky.social #research

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 11d

Our brilliant Researcher, Dr Iris Ji presented at the Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Conference 2025
@rcpsych.bsky.social. ⭐ Iris was in esteemed company with our affiliate (LTR) Prof Fiona McNicholas, @lukasgunschera.com
& Dr Laura Bond Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist.

Rudd Centre Researcher, Dr Iris Ji presented at the recent Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Conference 2025 in Manchester.

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Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 14d

At The Prevention Continuum: Implications for #Research & Practice #EUSPR2025 our affiliate Prof Leslie Leve @leveprev.bsky.social & Director Prof Gordon Harold presented their truly innovative work! 🤩 euspr.org/conferences/...

At The Prevention Continuum: Implications for Research and Practice #EUSPR2025 Rudd Centre affiliate Prof Leslie Leve and Director Prof Gordon Harold presented truly innovative work. Integrating Prevention Science and Biological Science Approaches: Synthesis and Next Steps Following a Taskforce Report from SPR.

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Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · 16d

Wish I was there! Happy to see our dynamic @ruddcambridge.bsky.social team presenting and learning at #EUSPR2025 in Berlin! 💪

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 16d

The Prevention Continuum: Implications for #Research & Practice #EUSPR2025 Fantastic conference! 🤩 LTR our affiliate Prof Leslie Leve @leveprev.bsky.social Director Prof Gordon Harold & PhD student Xiaoning Zhang @xzhang777.bsky.social are thrilled to present & participate. euspr.org/conferences/...

Photo of Rudd Research Centre PhD student Xiaoning Zhang (second from left) presents her research poster 'Mapping a Prevention Pathway: From Interparental Relationship Dynamics to Youth Mental Health via Parent-Child and Peer Relationships' with Prof Leslie Leve (left) and Prof Gordon Harold (right) at the European Society for Prevention Research 2025 conference in Berlin.

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Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · 21d

Well worth a listen or read, very informative! @ruddcambridge.bsky.social @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk #ShareSupport

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 21d

Today is stem4's #ShareSupport day.
🎙️ bit.ly/46JiTQe
Excellent podcast with Richard Westcott talking to Dr A. Moore, Dr O. Campbell & our Director, Prof G. Harold, discussing key determinants & effective ways to support young people’s mental health. @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk & @iast.fr

Building Generational Bridges to Enhance Mental Health – Investing in the Currency of Community

Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · 24d

Welcome Jiayin, it's great to have you working with us! 🤗@ruddcambridge.bsky.social

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · 24d

Welcome Jiayin Zheng! 🤗 Learn about our new Postdoctoral Research Associate, her journey so far and her engaging #research interests.
➡️ ruddcentre.com/2025/09/16/4...

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Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · Jul 7

Essential reading! 📢 An informative blog on the power of Building Generational Bridges to Enhance #MentalHealth - Investing in the Currency of Community!
💡 bit.ly/3GQN8ue 💡
By Dr Iris Ji (Researcher) with contributions from Prof Gordon Harold (Director).

“It takes a village to raise a child …” (Ancient Proverb) Photo by John Cameron at Unsplash It has long been recognised, but not always fully understood, that healthy child development is promoted …

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Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · Aug 4

Helpful tips @childrenssociety.bsky.social for parents and carers. #schoolholidays

The Children's Society @childrenssociety.bsky.social · Aug 4

According to research, young people spend 42% more time online during the summer holidays compared to term-time.

Understand the risks and communicate openly with your teenager to help keep them safe online this summer.

Read our tips on our blog: www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/b...

Teen wearing headphones and red shirt uses smartphone while lying on bed with striped bedding. Text: 42% more time online during summer holidays*. *Vodafone 2025.

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Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · Aug 4

Great blog by my fabulous colleague! 🤗 @xzhang777.bsky.social @ruddcambridge.bsky.social #PhD

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · Aug 4

Dublin Delights and Research Insights! 🤩
bit.ly/45nAQ5j
Our PhD student, Xiaoning Zhang @xzhang777.bsky.social is researching family dynamics and adolescent development. She shares her academic trip to @tcddublin.bsky.social highlights in her new short blog.

New Rudd Centre blog by PhD student Xiaoning Zhang. Dublin Delights and Research Insights: A Cambridge PhD Student’s Visit to Trinity College, Dublin.

Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · Jun 9

Timely, engaging and evidence-informed episode for #lonelinessawarenessweek @ruddcambridge.bsky.social

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · Jun 9

Evidence-informed podcasts!🎙️ ruddcentre.com/2024/06/06/m... Researcher Dr Iris Ji, host Aaron Aina, University of Cambridge counselling service counsellors, Saffy Kasim & Flavia Williams explore causes of feeling lonely & provide tips. Listen/read transcript. #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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Bennett Institute for Public Policy @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk · May 20

Women boost UK productivity—but bias, poor health support & underfunded innovation hold them back.

In a new policy brief, @athenedonald.bsky.social outlines the barriers—and offers policy recommendations to unlock women’s full economic potential.

www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/publications...

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Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · May 27

Don't miss our informative blog on the power of Building Generational Bridges to Enhance Mental Health - Investing in the Currency of Community!
💡 bit.ly/3GQN8ue 💡
By Dr Iris Ji (Researcher) with contributions from Prof Gordon Harold (Director).

Blog by Dr Iris Ji at the Rudd Research Centre about the power of Building Generational Bridges to Enhance Mental Health – Investing in the Currency of Community.

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · May 2

Clip from #ACAMHlearn 'UCLA PEERS: The Science of Making Friends for Youth with ASD' talk from Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson

Full talk at acamhlearn.org/Learning/UCL...

Ali is joined by Rudd Centre Research Associate Dr Iris Ji, University of Cambridge Counsellors Nicole Melder and Saffy Kasim, and Welfare Officer Daisy Thomas, to explore the importance of buildin…

Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · May 16

This is a helpful evidence-informed podcast for us all! #MHAW @ruddcambridge.bsky.social

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · May 16

Tune into our evidence-informed podcasts!🎙️
ruddcentre.com/2023/10/25/m...
Exploring the importance of building meaningful social connections & communities. Listen/read the transcript. With Dr Iris Ji, @uniofcam.bsky.social Counsellors, S. Kasim & N. Melder & D. Thomas. #mentalhealthawarenessweek

Mind Matters: Ep.1

ruddcentre.com

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Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · May 15

Watch this insightful short animation outlining key messages from 'Care leaver relationships, mental health and online spaces' project, led by @aroeschmarsh.bsky.social @edinburghuni.bsky.social
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJf...
#mhaw #thisismycommunity

Care leaver relationships, mental health and online spaces

YouTube video by eNurture Network

www.youtube.com

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Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · May 14

Seriously good read about the often overlooked value of building generational bridges to enhance mental health. @ruddcambridge.bsky.social #thisismycommunity #MHAW

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · May 13

To mark #mentalhealthawarenessweek read our informative & thought-provoking new blog on the power of Building Generational Bridges to Enhance Mental Health - Investing in the Currency of Community! 💡 bit.ly/3GQN8ue
By our Researcher Dr Iris Ji with contributions from our Director Prof Gordon Harold.

Building Generational Bridges to Enhance Mental Health – Investing in the Currency of Community

“It takes a village to raise a child …” (Ancient Proverb) Photo by John Cameron at Unsplash It has long been recognised, but not always fully understood, that healthy child development is promoted …

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Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · May 8

Congratulations Cian Harold!🥇 Watch this father & son clip
@britishmilers.bsky.social Sign up for (dad) Prof Gordon Harold's webinar on what you REALLY need to know about how mental health affects #Athletic performance. bit.ly/44h1Moo
⏰ Fri 30 May - 6:30-7:30pm GMT

Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · May 8

Really insightful webinar @nihrarcs.bsky.social. Looking forward to the next one! #ARCSeminar

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · May 7

Great insights from all the speakers today, highlighting the power of arts and community for good mental health and wellbeing. #ARCSeminar @nihrarcs.bsky.social

NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · May 7

In today's national #ARCSeminar, ARC South London researchers Dr Tony Woods and Professor Ioannis Bakolis are presenting findings from the world's largest hybrid study on the impact of the arts on mental health embedded into a national healthcare system. @nihrarcs.bsky.social

Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · May 6

Fantastic job opportunity with our supportive and dynamic
@ruddcambridge.bsky.social team! 🤗 #academicjobs

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · May 6

Join our leading vibrant and supportive research team to advance new knowledge and insights for children and young people. Learn more about this unique opportunity. #academia #Jobs @camedfac.bsky.social
🔎 bit.ly/3GG90Ze

New Research Assistant/Research Associate job opportunity post for the Rudd Research Centre, Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge.

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Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · Apr 30

We were delighted to support these fascinating podcasts by our friends at Cambridge Public Health @cph.bsky.social
🎙️ bit.ly/42B5yaL
Learn something new by listening to this informative & engaging 'Streets in the Sky' podcast series. 🌇

Streets in the sky

Podcast

Mental Health in Athletics Webinar: What you REALLY need to know - British Milers Club

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Nina Rowley @ninarowley.bsky.social · Apr 30

I'm really looking froward to this, sign up whilst there are spaces! @britishmilers.bsky.social

Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre @ruddcambridge.bsky.social · Apr 29

Discover what you REALLY need to know about how mental health affects athletic performance. Sign up to @britishmilers.bsky.social webinar by our Director Prof G. Harold.
⏰ Fri 30 May - 6:30-7:30pm GMT
📍Online
bit.ly/44h1Moo
A chance for everyone interested in #Athletics to listen & contribute.

SIGN UP HERE Mental health is a fundamental pillar of athletic performance. Supporting athlete mental health is increasingly recognised as an essential ingredient in promoting athlete well-being, enha...