A Bournemouth University academic has been recognised on the national stage after being shortlisted in the University Alliance Awards 2026.
Dr Rachel Moseley, Principal Academic in Psychology, has been announced as a finalist in the Research Communications Award category. The award celebrates impactful campaigns which showcase standout research.
Dr Moseley was shortlisted for her high-impact communication of research on autism and suicide that influenced national debate, policy discussions and public understanding through extensive media engagement. Research indicates that autistic people are much more likely than non-autistic people to experience suicidal thoughts, attempt and die by suicide. Dr Moseley's research links this to societal inequalities, lack of support, and failure to identify and diagnose people early and her evidence was given to the recent Autism Act 2009 review.
The Alliance Awards are an annual celebration of outstanding achievements across University Alliance member organisations, which include professional and technical universities across the UK. Member universities come together through the University Alliance to benefit each other, their communities and provide expertise to policy makers.
The annual Alliance Awards highlight individuals or teams who embody the Alliance’s core values of integrity, professionalism, innovation, collaboration and fun, while making exceptional contributions to higher education.
Professor Einar Thorsen, University Dean Research, Innovation and Enterprise shares “We are incredibly proud to see Rachel recognised at a national level through the University Alliance Awards. Her work demonstrates an outstanding ability to take complex, vital research and ensure it reaches audiences beyond higher education.”
Dr Rachel Moseley shares “It has been a privilege to work with the autistic community and their allies in ensuring autistic people’s experiences are heard and their ideas elevated towards the goal of preventing suicide.”
Winners will be announced at an award ceremony on 3 September.
