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Challenging marginalisation

How our research is supporting under-represented communities
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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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Developing entrepreneurial skills in young people

An online exhibition sharing experiences of the SPEED-You-UP programme, from young people and school staff.

Centre for Seldom Heard Voices

The Seldom Heard Voices: marginalisation and societal integr

Online Public Lecture Series

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

Mass grave research to receive £1.6m in funding from the European Research Council

MINE - Multimodal Immersive NEuro-sensing for natural neuro-behavioural measurement

The MINE team are combining cognitive neuroscience, clinical and social psychology with virtual reality (VR) to develop new insights into understanding and changing people's behaviour.

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BU Pier Partnership

Bournemouth University’s Public Involvement in Education and Research (PIER) Partnership involves members of the public who can share their first-hand experiences and perspectives to support education, research and professional practice activities.

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17/03/2023

Bournemouth University Professor gives evidence to House of Lords inquiry around protected areas

Professor of Marine Biology and Conservation Rick Stafford shared his insights as part of the inquiry held by the Environment and Climate Change Committee.

17/03/2023

BU signs agreement with government centre to advance environmental work

BU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) to support and research environmental areas of mutual interest.

17/03/2023

New disaster management report launched in Sierra Leone

A new report, assessing and providing recommendations on disaster management across Sierra Leone, has been launched, written by BU experts.

15/03/2023

Inspiring voices: International Women’s Day events at Bournemouth University

Events held by BU’s Faculty of Media and Communication shared inspiring stories and new opportunities.

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