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John Kent Institute in Tourism to fund new PhD studentship 9 March 2011
BU’s John Kent Institute in Tourism is delighted to announce it will fund another PhD student to undertake vital tourism research at the centre.
BU Research Features in The Engineer Magazine 15 March 2010
Leading prosthetics research conducted by BU appears in major trade magazine, The Engineer.
New PhD students to 'transform' tourism 2 March 2010
Gala event officially launches new John Kent Institute in Tourism at BU.
Institute heralds new era in tourism research 26 February 2010
BU is now accepting applications from candidates for the first PhD studentships available through the John Kent Institute in Tourism.
BU launches new PhD studentships 25 January 2010
BU is offering 25 fully-funded PhD studentships commencing in October 2010.
Funding award to support footprint research 12 January 2010
Funding has been awarded to a prestigious BU research project, making it financially secure for the next three years.
BU graduate wins Best Thesis award 8 December 2009
An outstanding BU masters graduate has won a leading European tourism science award for Best International Thesis.
Tourism Futures Forum Webcast 3 December 2009
The webcast from BU's Tourism Futures Forum at World Travel Market is now available online.
Bournemouth University academics contribute to leading social work textbook 18 November 2009
Staff from the School of Health & Social Care have featured in a popular handbook aimed at social work students.
Audio archive brings radio history to life 17 November 2009
Online radio archive provides a unique insight into the history of UK commercial radio.
BU Tourism Frontiers celebrate 30 years of WTM 13 November 2009
TBU's Tourism Futures Forum celebrates 30 years of World Travel Market
BU expert to feature on Radio 4’s 'Living World' 11 November 2009
Dr Anita Diaz will feature as part of a BBC Radio 4 programme on the ecology of the Sika deer in Dorset.
Second EPSRC Success for the Design Simulation Research Centre 4 November 2009
The Design Simulation Research Centre, in partnership with BAE Systems, have been awarded their second EPSRC Industrial CASE award.
Research grant to help amputee soldiers return to duty 4 November 2009
Blatchford are collaborating with BU researchers to help amputee soldiers return to active duty.
BU Professor to Publish Seminal Work on Cultural Economics 28 October 2009
Professor Ruth Towse to publish seminal work on cultural economics.
Bluestonehenge: A new stone circle near Stonehenge 21 October 2009
Archaeologists discover lost stone circle close to Stonehenge.
BU research pioneers new game-based learning concept 13 October 2009
New research could revolutionise learning for UK students.
21st century scan could reveal rare sculpture 5 October 2009
Experts prepare to scan the damaged statue of a boy's head, which could be a rare depiction of Roman Emperor Nero as a youngster.
BU research focuses on ‘humanising’ health care 1 October 2009
In the midst of the humanising health care debate, BU research has identified the need for patient care to be more personalised
BU research helps patients with back pain 18 September 2009
The care given to patients suffering from back pain will be improved thanks to new research undertaken by BU healthcare academics.
Tourism & motorsport explored at BU 18 September 2009
The relationship between motorsport and tourism was a key discussion at an international tourism conference held recently at BU.
Footprints lead BU to research prize shortlist 10 September 2009
Ground-breaking work in conservation sciences leads BU academics to shortlist for major prize.
Hungry in hospital, healthy in prison? 1 September 2009
The results from BU research into hospital and prison foodservice has made national headlines.
Science puts BU research on world stage 28 August 2009
A trio of landmark papers published in Science magazine during 2009 provide an excellent indicator of BU’s engagement in world-leading research.
ESRC grant for BU sport tourism research 13 August 2009
Following a successful funding bid, a BU sports academic is leading a new international research project into sport tourism.
Orthosis research makes progress at BU 7 August 2009
Engineers and medics from the UK and USA joined forces recently to discuss ways to improve quality of life for stroke victims.
Hominin research takes another big step 3 August 2009
Further footprint material has been gathered during a field study in Kenya.
Ecological restoration brings benefits 31 July 2009
Study shows the economic and environmental benefits of ecological restoration.
BU to study older people's quality of life 30 July 2009
BU researchers are taking part in the UK's largest study of the quality of life of older people, thanks to a £400,000 grant.
Study reveals biodiversity loss 29 July 2009
Good research follow-up re-visits Dorset woodland study of the 1930s.
Day dawns for virtual museum project 17 July 2009
Old photos of Bournemouth will be viewed for the first time in decades thanks to new online museum.
Unique research for BU and Tank Museum 4 July 2009
BU and Tank Museum collaborate on doctoral research to ensure Britain’s military history is saved.
How science saved the Large Blue butterfly 3 July 2009
BU professor contributes to major research to reintroduce an extinct butterfly in Britain.
New empirical research on TV formats 18 June 2009
A high-profile seminar has revealed successful strategies to tackle format copying of shows such as Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor.
Professor presents research to Chinese delegation 11 June 2009
BU’s Professor Mark Hadfield presented his RNLI research at an international tribology seminar
RNLI benefits from BU research 20 April 2009
A leading UK lifeboat charity is benefiting from the expertise of BU’s School of Design, Engineering & Computing.
Students report on tourism sustainability 6 April 2009
A group of BU students have presented their ideas for sustainable tourism at a national show in London.
Top grant benefits BU orthosis research 3 April 2009
A Global Research Award has enabled a BU academic to patent a design which will help the rehabilitation of stroke victims.
Geology research aids heart defect 25 March 2009
A BU geologist’s research could provide a breakthrough for heart patients.
Software research pioneers new concept 23 March 2009
Peer-reviewed research proposes “radical approach” to software systems development.
BU triples Government research grant 10 March 2009
Government has tripled BU's research grant following its outstanding performance in the Research Assessment Exercise.
BU research heads cover of top journal 4 March 2009
BU’s landmark paper published in Science reflects the quality of the University’s world-leading research.
Ancient footprints reveal modern traits 27 February 2009
BU expert leads international research into the world’s second oldest footprints.
BU signs first partnership with Microsoft 17 February 2009
BU has signed the UK’s first Higher Education Alliance Agreement with Global software Leaders Microsoft.
Rallye ahead for BU students 29 January 2009
BU students are preparing to assist in this year's Rallye Sunseeker event.
BU Dr’s Psychological Society post 21 January 2009
BU Psychology academic takes up new post with British Psychological Society.
BU leads way in professorial appointments 5 January 2009
BU has become the first new university to promote academic staff to Associate Professor.
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