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BU’s research centres focus on specific areas of interest. They are multi-disciplinary, spanning departments and schools. Centres have close links with professional organisations and other research institutions, facilitating collaboration and maximising the output and impact of the research.

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International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research (ICTHR)

The International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research (ICTHR) is a globally leading centre for research in tourism, hospitality and related fields of study.

HERO Centre for Science, Health and Data Communication Research

Centre for Science, Health and Data Communication Research

Supporting better science, health and data communication through ambitious cross-disciplinary collaborations.

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Centre for Sustainable & Socially Responsible Consumption

Learn how we promote and advance the understanding of sustainable and socially responsible consumption.

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Centre for Sustainable Business Transformations

The Centre for Sustainable Business Transformations (CSBT) delivers cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange that address the needs of businesses, policy and society in their quest for a sustainable future.

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Disaster Management Centre

Bournemouth University’s Disaster Management Centre (BUDMC) has garnered decades of experience in education, research and professional practice.

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Sport and Physical Activity Centre (SPARC)

SPARC at BU is home to a breadth of exciting, innovative and inter-disciplinary scholarship that aims to produce impactful intellectual contributions that have a positive impact on sport, health, well-being and physical activity stakeholders.

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