Protecting our forests

Responding to the disturbances affecting woodlands

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LEMONADE

An inclusive community food model for the health, wellbeing and social connectedness of older people.

Future Flight in Place

Helping communities understand the potential impact of future flight technologies.

ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023

The ESRC Festival of Social Science offers a fascinating insight into some of the country’s leading social science research. Find out about the events taking place at BU.

Study confirms age of oldest fossil human footprints in the Americas

Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health

The Centre for Midwifery and Women's Health aims to promote the health and wellbeing of women, babies and their families by enhancing practice through education, research and scholarship.

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3DPARE project: Revisiting 3D-printed artificial reefs

Nine artificial reef blocks were installed in Poole Harbour in March 2020 and are now teeming with life, supporting over 100 different species.

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3DPARE project: Revisiting 3D printed artificial reefs

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Percentage of BU research rated as internationally recognised or higher

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05/12/2023

Mobile walking trackers improve recovery after hip replacement, study finds

A simple walking monitor, like a FitBit, can increase the physical activity levels of people who undergo total hip replacement surgery, as well as improving their walking style and mental wellbeing.

01/12/2023

Modern photoshopping techniques date back to 17th century Dutch painters

The skills painters applied in the 17th century to bring out vividness in colour are the same as techniques used by AI to brush up modern-day photographs.

24/11/2023

BS and lies: Study identifies how political leaders spread disinformation

BS and lies are the most common form of misinformation perpetrated by leaders of political parties in Britain and Spain, BU research has found.