Research Excellence Framework 2021

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Our research shapes and changes the world around us, providing solutions to real-world problems and informing the education we deliver. Our students are a key part of the research we conduct, co-creating knowledge with us and playing a crucial role in everything that we do.

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REF 2021: Research that makes a difference

Find out about the impact of BU research submitted as part of the REF 2021.

Re-presenting para-sport bodies: Disability & the cultural legacy of the Paralympics

Discover how research into the media portrayal of para-athletes could make a difference to the daily lives of people with disabilities.

Cultural and Scientific Perceptions of Human-Chicken Interactions

Chickens’ diffusion to the west – through India, the Near East, Mediterranean and northern Europe – has been almost completely neglected in academic research. But the outcomes from this significant research project show just how important understanding the subject is.

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Online Public Lecture Series 2022

A series of free online events showcasing the best of BU's research and expertise.

Emotional processing

How we deal with emotional experiences not only impacts the mind, but the body too, according to research carried out by BU’s Professor Roger Baker.

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Challenging marginalisation, misinformation and under-representation - Prosopagnosia

Hannah shares her experiences of Prosopagnosia and how BU's research and practice has helped raise awareness of the condition for patients and practitioners alike.