Research News

Tue 26 November, 2024
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ joins national consortium to address maternity inequalities

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been selected as one of nine UK universities to make up the new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium, with the aim of tackling inequalities in maternity care.

Thu 21 November, 2024
Bedfordshire academic contributes to new study on women’s safety while exercising

A new study co-authored by an academic from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has demonstrated the constant negotiations women take between their safety and enjoyment when exercising outdoors.

Tue 08 October, 2024
Academics launch groundbreaking cognitive training study

A Psychology academic from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is leading a new research study in partnership with Mastermind Cognitive Training, which will examine the impact of a training programme on the cognitive abilities of 180 young students.

Wed 02 October, 2024
PhD research to examine effects of hydration on athlete performance

A PhD student from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is looking for participants to take part in a new research project exploring the effects of pre-exercise hyperhydration on running performance and responses to hot conditions.

Fri 20 September, 2024
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ secures NHS funding to develop student-led organ donation campaign

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has received funding from NHS Blood and Transplant to develop and run a community organ donation campaign led by student ambassadors, transplant recipients and donors from different ethnic and faith communities.

Mon 02 September, 2024
Research on female leadership in agri-food sector named as finalist at European awards

A research project involving academics from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ – focusing on developing training and highlighting the importance of showcasing female leaders in the agri-food sector – has been named as a finalist for the European Triple E awards.

Wed 17 July, 2024
Two new female Professors for the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has announced two new professorships in the areas of Education and Computing.

Thu 23 May, 2024
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ awards research grants to tackle health inequalities in BLMK

Three innovative research projects have been announced as the first recipients of a grant programme launched by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board.

Thu 11 April, 2024
New report tackles health inequalities in the Roma community

Translation services, better communication and an understanding of how to access health and care services could break down barriers and improve the health of Roma people, according to a report by the Luton Roma Trust and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Wed 20 March, 2024
New study examines access & use of greenspaces and the countryside by diverse communities

Researchers from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and the Chilterns National Landscape have released the results of the largest UK study on how diverse communities engage with greenspaces and the countryside.

Fri 26 January, 2024
Bedfordshire teams up with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Cambridge for AI & education study

A study undertaken by the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Cambridge, looking into teacher use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language education, has revealed a growing trend among educators regularly using the technology.

Wed 03 January, 2024
Bedfordshire joins ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Cambridge and partners to form research hub

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is joining forces with the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Suffolk to form a centre of social science training expertise in the Eastern region.