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Explore a range of stories showcasing the many projects our research community is involved in. You can also read BU’s story so far to find out how our motto – to learn is to change – runs through everything we do across education, research, professional practice and public engagement.

SONAMONI

A project to reduce the number of child drowning deaths in Bangladesh through intervention and education.

ASPIRE: Tackling unemployment and obesity

Photography and stories from the ASPIRE research project, which supported people who were unemployed and overweight to develop new skills and confidence.

Forest resilience

BU's Dr Elena Cantarello is exploring how disturbances such as climate change are affecting the New Forest and finding ways to better protect our woodlands. 

Voices in the jungle

BU researchers are using soundscapes to learn more about the species that live within the Indonesian forest and the impact of changes in their environment.

Developing entrepreneurial skills in young people

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

Identifying and supporting older people at risk of malnutrition

Professor Jane Murphy’s research has helped identify and tackle malnutrition and support eating and drinking well.

Supporting responsible and ethical reporting of suicide

Professor Ann Luce is playing a key role in suicide prevention and the responsible reporting of death by suicide. 

Enhancing recovery after surgery

How BU's Orthopaedic Research Institute is improving patient outcomes following orthopaedic surgery 

REF 2021: Research that makes a difference

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

Artificial rock pools

Bournemouth University is investigating how artificial rockpools fixed to harbour walls can increase biodiversity by creating additional habitat for marine species.

Hidden stories of online gamblers

A team of BU researchers are working on a number of projects around responsible gambling, helping to understand the extent of problems caused by excessive online gambling and driving policy and industry practice.

The longest journey

The longest known trackway of human footprints has been uncovered, and tells the story of a parent’s journey through a slick mud surface with a toddler in their arms.

Revisiting a 3D printed artificial reef

In March, a team from BU installed 3D printed artificial reef blocks in Poole Bay. Find out about the marine life that made these blocks their new home.

Stonehenge origins

BU has worked on projects at the UK’s most famous landmark, Stonehenge, for 25 years and has helped to unearth some of its mysteries.

Immersive Environments

BU academics are working across disciplines on a range of new projects that use digital perceptions of reality to inform, educate and inspire.

HMS Invincible excavation

The first HMS Invincible, captured from the French in 1747 and sunk off the coast of the Solent in 1758, has been excavated by archaeologists and divers from BU and the Marine Archaeology Sea Trust (MAST).

Landscapes on the Cusp of the Real & the Fantastic

Landscapes on the Cusp of the Real & the Fantastic is a multi-shot, blended photography exhibition that allows for the capture of greater detail in a single photograph to enhance the image and show detail beyond what the naked eye alone can perceive.

bodyparts – bringing Paralympic representations to life through art

Discover how research inspired an exhibition featuring works created by some of the UK’s leading disabled and able-bodied artists.

Sumatran Elephant Conservation

As part of a Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) project, researchers and students from Bournemouth University and the University of Syiah Kuala (Banda Aceh, Indonesia) have been studying the many facets of human-wildlife conflict in northern Indonesia (Aceh and North Sumatra) with the aim of identifying potential solutions.

Green Shoots Shared

Read about a project aiming to reinvent the higher education curriculum for social and community workers in Myanmar.

Media Action Against Rape

BU academics are leading the way to improving the integrity of sexual violence coverage in Indian news media.

Responsible Project Management

Read about a team aspiring to change how the world's largest refugee camp is managed.

Research Photography Competition 2019

Read the story of our 2019 competition, and browse through the winners and other entries.

Life in a refugee camp for Rohingya refugees

BU's Dr Mehdi Chowdhury has been investigating the toll of Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar on neighbouring Bangladesh.

DA-RE Virtual Exhibition - Bangladesh

A collection of digital stories told by Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, as part of the DA-RE research project.

DA-RE Virtual Exhibition - Turkey

A collection of digital stories told by Syrian refugee artists in Turkey, as part of the DA-RE research project. 

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