Andrew & Virginia Rudd Research & Professional Practice Centre
@ruddcambridge.bsky.social
Promoting world-leading #research, professional practice training and policy engagement that meet the needs of families and children in a changing world. 💡 https://ruddcentre.com/ #RuddCamResearch
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Social media risks. Is modern society failing adolescent boys? - Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
Background The UK Netflix series Adolescence and RTE Primetime investigates have sparked debate about the vulnerability of adolescent boys in the digital age. Increased exposure to harmful online cont...
link.springer.com
.'Exploring the complex interplay between social media use, adolescent male development, & rising mental health challenges'.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
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Our Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr Iris Ji was proud to present her insightful research on loneliness at the recent @eupha.bsky.social Investing for sustainable health & well-being conference. #EPH2025
Learn more about Iris's work here! 💡https://ruddcentre.com/about-us/meet-the-team/dr-iris-ji/
Learn more about Iris's work here! 💡https://ruddcentre.com/about-us/meet-the-team/dr-iris-ji/
November 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Our Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr Iris Ji was proud to present her insightful research on loneliness at the recent @eupha.bsky.social Investing for sustainable health & well-being conference. #EPH2025
Learn more about Iris's work here! 💡https://ruddcentre.com/about-us/meet-the-team/dr-iris-ji/
Learn more about Iris's work here! 💡https://ruddcentre.com/about-us/meet-the-team/dr-iris-ji/
Our Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr Iris Ji was proud to present her insightful research on loneliness at the recent @eupha.bsky.social Investing for sustainable health & well-being conference. #EPH2025
Learn more about Iris's work here! 💡https://ruddcentre.com/about-us/meet-the-team/dr-iris-ji/
Learn more about Iris's work here! 💡https://ruddcentre.com/about-us/meet-the-team/dr-iris-ji/
November 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Our Postdoctoral Research Associate Dr Iris Ji was proud to present her insightful research on loneliness at the recent @eupha.bsky.social Investing for sustainable health & well-being conference. #EPH2025
Learn more about Iris's work here! 💡https://ruddcentre.com/about-us/meet-the-team/dr-iris-ji/
Learn more about Iris's work here! 💡https://ruddcentre.com/about-us/meet-the-team/dr-iris-ji/
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NEW | The opportunity gap facing boys from low-income families at age 5 and beyond
Early attainment gaps mean some boys don't just start behind, they stay behind
📖 Read our latest report from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Early attainment gaps mean some boys don't just start behind, they stay behind
📖 Read our latest report from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
The opportunity gap facing boys from low-income families at age 5 and beyond | Institute for Government
Early attainment gaps mean some boys don't just start behind, they stay behind.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
NEW | The opportunity gap facing boys from low-income families at age 5 and beyond
Early attainment gaps mean some boys don't just start behind, they stay behind
📖 Read our latest report from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Early attainment gaps mean some boys don't just start behind, they stay behind
📖 Read our latest report from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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Today marks #TransgenderRememberenceDay to honour lives lost to anti-transgender violence.
To the transgender community, we see you, we support you, and we stand with you. We carry the memory of those we've lost in the fight for justice and equality 🏳️⚧️🧡
To the transgender community, we see you, we support you, and we stand with you. We carry the memory of those we've lost in the fight for justice and equality 🏳️⚧️🧡
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today marks #TransgenderRememberenceDay to honour lives lost to anti-transgender violence.
To the transgender community, we see you, we support you, and we stand with you. We carry the memory of those we've lost in the fight for justice and equality 🏳️⚧️🧡
To the transgender community, we see you, we support you, and we stand with you. We carry the memory of those we've lost in the fight for justice and equality 🏳️⚧️🧡
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📣 Digital Research Community!
The new UK Adolescent Health Study will follow 100k young people (8–18yrs) for 10+ years. Please share what digital technology measures you think it should include.
Please complete this survey (by 24th November 2025 @ 9AM): cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The new UK Adolescent Health Study will follow 100k young people (8–18yrs) for 10+ years. Please share what digital technology measures you think it should include.
Please complete this survey (by 24th November 2025 @ 9AM): cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Adolescent Health Survey - Digital Media
Expert guidance shaping digital media questions in upcoming Adolescent Health Study.
cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
📣 Digital Research Community!
The new UK Adolescent Health Study will follow 100k young people (8–18yrs) for 10+ years. Please share what digital technology measures you think it should include.
Please complete this survey (by 24th November 2025 @ 9AM): cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The new UK Adolescent Health Study will follow 100k young people (8–18yrs) for 10+ years. Please share what digital technology measures you think it should include.
Please complete this survey (by 24th November 2025 @ 9AM): cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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This #ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek we are pleased to highlight a new episode of the CBeebies Parenting Download podcast: ‘How to Speak to Children about Grief and Loss.’
👉 Listen here - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#SharingStoriesStrengtheningHope
👉 Listen here - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#SharingStoriesStrengtheningHope
CBeebies - CBeebies Parenting, Download – How to talk to children about grief and loss – Tom Fletcher
Talking to children about grief and loss with Tom Fletcher and therapist, Amanda Orange.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This #ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek we are pleased to highlight a new episode of the CBeebies Parenting Download podcast: ‘How to Speak to Children about Grief and Loss.’
👉 Listen here - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#SharingStoriesStrengtheningHope
👉 Listen here - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#SharingStoriesStrengtheningHope
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Did you miss the publication of our report, ‘Is Working from Home Working’ last week? 🤵🖥️
You can check out a summary here:
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/home-based-w...
You can check out a summary here:
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/home-based-w...
Remote and hybrid working: still a work in progress?
We investigated the effects of remote and hybrid working
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Did you miss the publication of our report, ‘Is Working from Home Working’ last week? 🤵🖥️
You can check out a summary here:
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/home-based-w...
You can check out a summary here:
ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/home-based-w...
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A little reminder to check out our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 celebration thread, filled with heartfelt thank-yous. A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the week so special 🌟 #ThankYouThursday
✨WHAT A WEEK!✨
We’re blown away by everyone who joined us for #AntiBullyingWeek & #OddSocksDay this year! 💙
A huge thank you to everyone who came together to use their #PowerForGood - you’ve made this week unforgettable! 🙌
And now… for some special thank yous… 💫
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We’re blown away by everyone who joined us for #AntiBullyingWeek & #OddSocksDay this year! 💙
A huge thank you to everyone who came together to use their #PowerForGood - you’ve made this week unforgettable! 🙌
And now… for some special thank yous… 💫
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November 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
A little reminder to check out our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 celebration thread, filled with heartfelt thank-yous. A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the week so special 🌟 #ThankYouThursday
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.'Exploring the complex interplay between social media use, adolescent male development, & rising mental health challenges'.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
Social media risks. Is modern society failing adolescent boys? - Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
Background The UK Netflix series Adolescence and RTE Primetime investigates have sparked debate about the vulnerability of adolescent boys in the digital age. Increased exposure to harmful online cont...
link.springer.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
.'Exploring the complex interplay between social media use, adolescent male development, & rising mental health challenges'.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
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They submitted oral & written evidence calling for more research on mental health in the workspace, a more consistent measurement of productivity, & stronger empirical evidence to better know the impact of home-based working.
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
They submitted oral & written evidence calling for more research on mental health in the workspace, a more consistent measurement of productivity, & stronger empirical evidence to better know the impact of home-based working.
.'Exploring the complex interplay between social media use, adolescent male development, & rising mental health challenges'.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
Social media risks. Is modern society failing adolescent boys? - Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
Background The UK Netflix series Adolescence and RTE Primetime investigates have sparked debate about the vulnerability of adolescent boys in the digital age. Increased exposure to harmful online cont...
link.springer.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
.'Exploring the complex interplay between social media use, adolescent male development, & rising mental health challenges'.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
💡 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Insightful article by our affiliate Prof F. McNicholas & Director Prof G. Harold. Sum. here or full article via institution/own log in.
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'Parents/carers and teachers really do matter for enhancing children and young people's life chances'.
Our Director Prof G. Harold gave his keynote and was joined by esteemed panelists Dame A. Peacock DL, DLitt, Prof V. Campbell-Barr, K. Chetwynd, Dr S. Khemakhem & Dr P. Verma.
Our Director Prof G. Harold gave his keynote and was joined by esteemed panelists Dame A. Peacock DL, DLitt, Prof V. Campbell-Barr, K. Chetwynd, Dr S. Khemakhem & Dr P. Verma.
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
'Parents/carers and teachers really do matter for enhancing children and young people's life chances'.
Our Director Prof G. Harold gave his keynote and was joined by esteemed panelists Dame A. Peacock DL, DLitt, Prof V. Campbell-Barr, K. Chetwynd, Dr S. Khemakhem & Dr P. Verma.
Our Director Prof G. Harold gave his keynote and was joined by esteemed panelists Dame A. Peacock DL, DLitt, Prof V. Campbell-Barr, K. Chetwynd, Dr S. Khemakhem & Dr P. Verma.
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Read this new, highly topical and insightful article by the @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk article and UK House of Lords Home-based Working Committee report. 💡
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was part of an interdisciplinary team of research contributors at @cam.ac.uk
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was part of an interdisciplinary team of research contributors at @cam.ac.uk
Today, the @houseoflords.parliament.uk Home-based Working Committee released a report which repeatedly references research by an interdisciplinary team at @cam.ac.uk highlighting the need for better data on productivity & mental health in the workplace to inform policy on home-based working.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Read this new, highly topical and insightful article by the @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk article and UK House of Lords Home-based Working Committee report. 💡
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was part of an interdisciplinary team of research contributors at @cam.ac.uk
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was part of an interdisciplinary team of research contributors at @cam.ac.uk
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Feeling stressed?
While stress isn't a #mentalhealth condition, the two are closely related. Stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in feeling more stressed.
Here are a few things that may help stress and improve your #mentalwellbeing ❤️
#selfcareweek #stress
While stress isn't a #mentalhealth condition, the two are closely related. Stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in feeling more stressed.
Here are a few things that may help stress and improve your #mentalwellbeing ❤️
#selfcareweek #stress
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Feeling stressed?
While stress isn't a #mentalhealth condition, the two are closely related. Stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in feeling more stressed.
Here are a few things that may help stress and improve your #mentalwellbeing ❤️
#selfcareweek #stress
While stress isn't a #mentalhealth condition, the two are closely related. Stress can result in poor mental health, and poor mental health can result in feeling more stressed.
Here are a few things that may help stress and improve your #mentalwellbeing ❤️
#selfcareweek #stress
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Children’s Grief Awareness Week 2025 is here!
This year, the theme is “Sharing Stories, Strengthening Hope.”
Click here to explore our resource pack full of tools, stories, and ideas- shorturl.at/3t9OL
This year, the theme is “Sharing Stories, Strengthening Hope.”
Click here to explore our resource pack full of tools, stories, and ideas- shorturl.at/3t9OL
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Children’s Grief Awareness Week 2025 is here!
This year, the theme is “Sharing Stories, Strengthening Hope.”
Click here to explore our resource pack full of tools, stories, and ideas- shorturl.at/3t9OL
This year, the theme is “Sharing Stories, Strengthening Hope.”
Click here to explore our resource pack full of tools, stories, and ideas- shorturl.at/3t9OL
'Parents/carers and teachers really do matter for enhancing children and young people's life chances'.
Our Director Prof G. Harold gave his keynote and was joined by esteemed panelists Dame A. Peacock DL, DLitt, Prof V. Campbell-Barr, K. Chetwynd, Dr S. Khemakhem & Dr P. Verma.
Our Director Prof G. Harold gave his keynote and was joined by esteemed panelists Dame A. Peacock DL, DLitt, Prof V. Campbell-Barr, K. Chetwynd, Dr S. Khemakhem & Dr P. Verma.
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
'Parents/carers and teachers really do matter for enhancing children and young people's life chances'.
Our Director Prof G. Harold gave his keynote and was joined by esteemed panelists Dame A. Peacock DL, DLitt, Prof V. Campbell-Barr, K. Chetwynd, Dr S. Khemakhem & Dr P. Verma.
Our Director Prof G. Harold gave his keynote and was joined by esteemed panelists Dame A. Peacock DL, DLitt, Prof V. Campbell-Barr, K. Chetwynd, Dr S. Khemakhem & Dr P. Verma.
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Today, the @houseoflords.parliament.uk Home-based Working Committee released a report which repeatedly references research by an interdisciplinary team at @cam.ac.uk highlighting the need for better data on productivity & mental health in the workplace to inform policy on home-based working.
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today, the @houseoflords.parliament.uk Home-based Working Committee released a report which repeatedly references research by an interdisciplinary team at @cam.ac.uk highlighting the need for better data on productivity & mental health in the workplace to inform policy on home-based working.
Read this new, highly topical and insightful article by the @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk article and UK House of Lords Home-based Working Committee report. 💡
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was part of an interdisciplinary team of research contributors at @cam.ac.uk
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was part of an interdisciplinary team of research contributors at @cam.ac.uk
Today, the @houseoflords.parliament.uk Home-based Working Committee released a report which repeatedly references research by an interdisciplinary team at @cam.ac.uk highlighting the need for better data on productivity & mental health in the workplace to inform policy on home-based working.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Read this new, highly topical and insightful article by the @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk article and UK House of Lords Home-based Working Committee report. 💡
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was part of an interdisciplinary team of research contributors at @cam.ac.uk
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold was part of an interdisciplinary team of research contributors at @cam.ac.uk
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I look forward to joining this fantastic international conference! @ruddcambridge.bsky.social
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold is delighted to be giving a key note and co-chairing the panel for Reclaiming Care, role of families in Education, at the Bright Start International Conference tomorrow in London, alongside Montessori Global Education.
💡 conferencebrightstartfoundation.org
💡 conferencebrightstartfoundation.org
Annual Bright Start International Conference - Early Years Excellence in Practice
Early Years Excellence in Practice:
Championing Inclusion, and Social Justice in Early Childhood & Primary Education
conferencebrightstartfoundation.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I look forward to joining this fantastic international conference! @ruddcambridge.bsky.social
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold is delighted to be giving a key note and co-chairing the panel for Reclaiming Care, role of families in Education, at the Bright Start International Conference tomorrow in London, alongside Montessori Global Education.
💡 conferencebrightstartfoundation.org
💡 conferencebrightstartfoundation.org
Annual Bright Start International Conference - Early Years Excellence in Practice
Early Years Excellence in Practice:
Championing Inclusion, and Social Justice in Early Childhood & Primary Education
conferencebrightstartfoundation.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our Director, Professor Gordon Harold is delighted to be giving a key note and co-chairing the panel for Reclaiming Care, role of families in Education, at the Bright Start International Conference tomorrow in London, alongside Montessori Global Education.
💡 conferencebrightstartfoundation.org
💡 conferencebrightstartfoundation.org
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📣PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT📣
Sign up as a supporter for #AntiBullyingWeek 2025: Power for Good & receive a certificate 📢
Together, we can use our #PowerForGood to end bullying - for good.
Every voice matters. Every action counts.
👉 bit.ly/3IZYslS
Sign up as a supporter for #AntiBullyingWeek 2025: Power for Good & receive a certificate 📢
Together, we can use our #PowerForGood to end bullying - for good.
Every voice matters. Every action counts.
👉 bit.ly/3IZYslS
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📣PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT📣
Sign up as a supporter for #AntiBullyingWeek 2025: Power for Good & receive a certificate 📢
Together, we can use our #PowerForGood to end bullying - for good.
Every voice matters. Every action counts.
👉 bit.ly/3IZYslS
Sign up as a supporter for #AntiBullyingWeek 2025: Power for Good & receive a certificate 📢
Together, we can use our #PowerForGood to end bullying - for good.
Every voice matters. Every action counts.
👉 bit.ly/3IZYslS
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It’s amazing to see so many people getting involved in #AntiBullyingWeek. Thank you for helping to spread positivity and use your #PowerForGood 💙
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
It’s amazing to see so many people getting involved in #AntiBullyingWeek. Thank you for helping to spread positivity and use your #PowerForGood 💙
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Have you got your odd socks on? 🧦 This is an excellent campaign starting today until Friday. Do get involved if you can and help to raise awareness of the negative impact that bullying has on children and young people. #PowerforGood
This #AntiBullyingWeek we're joining #OddSocksDay to celebrate what makes us all unique. 😊 Learn how we promote world-leading research, professional practice training & policy engagement to improve the lives of children, young people & their families.
👉 ruddcentre.com
👉 ruddcentre.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Have you got your odd socks on? 🧦 This is an excellent campaign starting today until Friday. Do get involved if you can and help to raise awareness of the negative impact that bullying has on children and young people. #PowerforGood
This #AntiBullyingWeek we're joining #OddSocksDay to celebrate what makes us all unique. 😊 Learn how we promote world-leading research, professional practice training & policy engagement to improve the lives of children, young people & their families.
👉 ruddcentre.com
👉 ruddcentre.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This #AntiBullyingWeek we're joining #OddSocksDay to celebrate what makes us all unique. 😊 Learn how we promote world-leading research, professional practice training & policy engagement to improve the lives of children, young people & their families.
👉 ruddcentre.com
👉 ruddcentre.com
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Join us for the 2025 Public Policy Lecture with Prof Ricardo Hausmann @harvardkennedy.bsky.social on how today’s policymakers can drive growth & prosperity in an age of disruption.
Thu 20 Nov 2025 | 17:30–19:00 | Jesus College, Cambridge
Book your place www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/events/annua...
Thu 20 Nov 2025 | 17:30–19:00 | Jesus College, Cambridge
Book your place www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/events/annua...
November 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Join us for the 2025 Public Policy Lecture with Prof Ricardo Hausmann @harvardkennedy.bsky.social on how today’s policymakers can drive growth & prosperity in an age of disruption.
Thu 20 Nov 2025 | 17:30–19:00 | Jesus College, Cambridge
Book your place www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/events/annua...
Thu 20 Nov 2025 | 17:30–19:00 | Jesus College, Cambridge
Book your place www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/events/annua...