World-leading research

Over the last 20 years, BU’s Professor Heather Hartwell has been carrying out research into nutrition in the context of developing large-scale interventions to improve public health.

Find out how BU’s Disaster Management Centre (BUDMC) has grown and made an impact since its inception in 2001.

Discover how Dr Sarah Bate’s work in facial recognition has raised awareness of prosopagnosia, and read about her exploration of ‘super-recognisers’.

Learn about the Centre for Ecology, Environment and Sustainability’s research into the effect of invasive species on ecosystems, native species and economies in the UK and beyond.

Examine how political campaign communications have changed over the years with the Centre for Politics and Media Research.

Professor Hugh Chignell, Head of BU’s Centre for Media History, details insights gathered during his doctoral research, exploring BBC Radio 4’s longstanding current affairs programme, Analysis.

Research undertaken by former BU staff explores the prevention and early detection of secondary post-partum haemorrhage, which can result in chronic ill health and even the need for emergency medical care.

Read about BU research, suggesting life-changing emotional events can not only affect our mental health, but they can also have consequences for our physical health.