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Institute for the Modelling of Socio-Environmental Transitions

The Institute for the Modelling of Socio-Environmental Transitions (IMSET) addresses one of the most significant global challenges facing humanity today: how we manage and respond to environmental change

Forecasting oil price volatility

Oil traders, portfolio managers and policymakers will all benefit from a new framework for oil price forecasting that uses information from a wider range of sources in its predictions.

Resilience to sudden environmental change

Find out how BU researchers have applied their ecological tipping points research into society, with the uptake of their recommendations by the Forestry Commission and further research now extending to all types of ecosystems.

Optimising food and nutritional care for people with dementia

Research led by Professor Jane Murphy and Dr Joanne Holmes of the Ageing and Dementia Research Centre (ADRC) at BU has resulted in the development of a toolkit that’s helping to transform nutritional care for people with dementia. This has reached almost 1,000 known recipients to date.

Refugee and Migrant Leisure Network (RMLN)

The Refugee and Migrant Leisure Network (RMLN) connects Bournemouth University academics working within the Centre for Events, Leisure, Society and Culture (CELSC) with local community partners.

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BU's work in the community to tackle malnutrition

Professor Jane Murphy shares her research into malnutrition among older people living in the community.

BU's work in the community to tackle malnutrition

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Latest research news

16/10/2019

Eating more eggs to increase protein intake as we age

BU research found providing new recipes encouraged older adults to eat more eggs.

14/10/2019

BU toolkit to tackle malnutrition in patients with dementia wins national award

The Nutrition and Dementia Care toolkit won Nutrition Resource of the Year in the Complete Nutrition Awards.

11/10/2019

NHS podcast showcases partnership working between BU, Dorset’s integrated care system and Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership

Professor Stephen Tee took part in the podcast, which was recorded at BU, talking about the university’s role in supporting the health and care system in Dorset.

Some of the members of the BU PIER Partnership

11/10/2019

Scottish Inter-University Service User and Carer Network Meeting

Dr Mel Hughes was to join and present at the Scottish Inter-University Service User and Carer Network Meeting in Edinburgh.

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