Centre for Family Research@CFR32

A multidisciplinary centre at the University of Cambridge, undertaking child and family research. Insta@cfr_32 | Fb@cfr32 | LinkedIn@Centre for Family Research

 Cambridge, UK
cfr.cam.ac.uk/
Joined October 2011
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Join us for another year of CAFR Seminars! "Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism - the science behind the report to the Government" ~ Dr Sharon Neufeld, Cambridge. 3-4pm on Tuesday, 20th October. To book: bit.ly/CAFR_20Oct2026
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In this study we aim to gather grandparents’ views about their grandchildren (e.g., similarities / contrasts in values) and explore these across different cultural contexts. To take part: tinyurl.com/tk63h2zs
We are looking for Grandparents! As family psychologists (from the Universities of Cambridge and Sussex), we are interested in grandparents' views and feelings about grandparenting. To explore potential cultural differences, our study will include 4 sites: UK, Italy, Hong Kong and Taiwan. You are invited to take part if you are a UK-based grandparent with at least one grandchild aged 4-10 years. Taking part involves an online interview (which can be quite short if you are happy to answer some questions via a digital survey). You will receive £10 as a thank you for your participation.

ALT We are looking for Grandparents! As family psychologists (from the Universities of Cambridge and Sussex), we are interested in grandparents' views and feelings about grandparenting. To explore potential cultural differences, our study will include 4 sites: UK, Italy, Hong Kong and Taiwan. You are invited to take part if you are a UK-based grandparent with at least one grandchild aged 4-10 years. Taking part involves an online interview (which can be quite short if you are happy to answer some questions via a digital survey). You will receive £10 as a thank you for your participation.

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Grandparents play an important role in children’s lives, but existing studies rarely go beyond hours of contact. So far, we have interviewed 50+ grandparents in Italy (online or by phone) and so we know that taking part is enjoyable - we do hope you’re interested!
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You will receive £10 as a thank you for your participation. Sign-up here, to take part: tinyurl.com/tk63h2zs Any questions? Email ys654@cam.ac.uk
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Our final CAFR seminar for 2026-27 is coming up next week: 'Peer influences on adolescent mental health.' ~ Dr Jack Andrews, Oxford. Sign up to join us online: bit.ly/CAFR_09Jun2026
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Some babies have a tougher start in life. One in three babies admitted to neonatal intensive care will fail their school readiness assessment at age five, with consequences lasting into adulthood. Our new project will identify babies at greatest risk & give them a helping hand.
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Babies’ Longitudinal Outcomes, Omics and Milestones Study (BLOOMS) will be one of the flagship programmes inside the Cambridge Children's Research Institute at the planned new Cambridge Children's Hospital.
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Further details: bloom-study.org/ #BLOOMS #CUH #CambridgeUniversity #CambridgeResearch @ObsGynaeCam
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Join us on Tuesday 26th May from 3-4pm, for our next seminar! 'Green spaces, cognitive and mental health outcomes in children and adults: combining psychological and epidemiological evidence.' ~ Dr Mikel Subiza-Pérez Sign up to join us online: bit.ly/CAFR_26May2026
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Join us on Tuesday 12th May from 3-4pm, for our next seminar! We'll hear from Prof Philip Shaw for 'Breadth and depth in understanding ADHD.' Sign up to join us online: bit.ly/CAFR_12May2026
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10 spaces remaining for our 2026 Conference! Full conference details here: bit.ly/CAFR_Annual_Conferenc… Register here: bit.ly/CAFR_2026_registratio…
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Registrations are now open! We have a limited number of spots*, so sign up as soon as possible using the link below or scan the QR code: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo… *Due to the limited number of spots, there will be a waiting list once places have been filled.
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Registrations are now open! We have a limited number of spots*, so sign up as soon as possible using the link below or scan the QR code: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo… *Due to the limited number of spots, there will be a waiting list once places have been filled.
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We are delighted to share the talk abstracts (see replies) and look forward to hearing from our speakers at the conference 🤩 Registration opens tomorrow at 10am — watch this space for updates!
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Introducing our speaker line-up for the Centre for Child, Adolescent & Family Research Conference 2026! We are pleased to introduce Anna Tarrant, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for Innovation in Fatherhood and Family Research at the University of Lincoln.
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