04/10/2023 Free events being held by Bournemouth University as part of ESRC Festival of Social Science 2023 BU will host a range of events online and at locations across Dorset as part of the nationwide festival.
27/09/2023 Results of the third Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) published, recognising BU’s contribution to society The results highlight several areas of strength across BU’s knowledge exchange activities - including working with business and supporting local growth and regeneration.
21/09/2023 Media and Communication staff present at international radio and podcasting conference Four academics from the Faculty of Media and Communication represented BU at this year’s Radio and Sound Conference, hosted by the European Communication and Research Association.
20/09/2023 Technology and social care in the spotlight at Liberal Democrats Party Conference fringe event BU is sponsoring and participating in a roundtable discussion on the role of technology in social care at the Liberal Democrats Party Conference taking place this weekend in Bournemouth.
14/09/2023 BU helping achieve gender equality for journalists in Sierra Leone BU academics have helped launch a new policy for journalists and news organisations in Sierra Leone - aiming to promote inclusivity and equity in the media industry.
08/09/2023 Autism and suicide: BU research exploring the increased risk Dr Rachel Moseley's research has explored the link between autism and an increased risk of suicide.
07/09/2023 Big cats eating monkeys more often in forests impacted by humans Jaguars and Pumas in Southern Mexico are increasingly preying on endangered howler and spider monkeys, a recent BU study has found.
06/09/2023 Researchers discover huge Neolithic monument on the Isle of Arran A team of researchers have discovered what is believed to be a complete Neolithic cursus set within a rich prehistoric landscape on the Isle of Arran.
05/09/2023 Medical simulation game developed by BU and UHD to train junior doctors for life on the ward Admission simulates a busy shift on a hospital ward to help prepare doctors for the competing demands on their time and attention.
15/08/2023 Study identifies how AI can help detection of breast cancer New research from Bournemouth University could help machine learning models predict whether breast cancer tumours are malignant or benign.
04/08/2023 Communication between police and prosecutors hindering rape conviction rates Poor communication and relationships between police officers and the Crown Prosecution Service are obstacles in bringing allegations of rape and other serious sexual offences to trial.
01/08/2023 IMIV MRI Research Project Scheme 2023 – call for applications re-opens The Institute of Medical Imaging and Visualisation (IMIV) has re-opened its call for applications for the IMIV MRI Research Project Scheme 2023.
31/07/2023 Increased and recent exposure can help people with “face-blindness” put names to faces People with lifelong difficulties recognising faces of people who should be familiar to them, can still successfully identify some known faces ‘spontaneously’ if they have sufficient and recent exposure to them.
21/07/2023 BU Professor’s research contributes to House of Commons report around NHS mental health services Professor Ann Luce provided written evidence regarding her research around suicide risk to NHS mental health staff and its impact on care.
13/07/2023 Study shows kids can save wildlife too A greater emphasis on environmental education in schools is needed to improve children’s understanding of the risks facing the environment.
13/07/2023 LGBTQ+ gambling research discussed at Bournemouth Pride event Dr Reece Bush-Evans represented Bournemouth University at this year’s Bourne Free festival, discussing his research into the impact of gambling on LGBTQ+ communities.
12/07/2023 Cattle grazing a trail in conservation work on Purbeck Heaths Grazing cattle, deer, ponies and pigs are treading pathways that are helping rare species of animals and plants to thrive in the Purbeck Heaths National Nature Reserve.
06/07/2023 Bronze Age human remains uncovered during excavation of Iron Age settlement Archaeology students have discovered a Bronze Age burial site during an excavation of a prehistoric settlement in Dorset.
30/06/2023 Passive social media use linked to higher levels of loneliness and psychological distress Young adults who use social media to browse content of other users are more likely to experience anxiety, depression and stress than more active users who share their own content.
23/06/2023 BU delegation visits Nepal to deepen partnerships and explore future engagement A delegation of staff from BU visited Kathmandu, Nepal for a series of meetings and workshops to deepen partnerships with charities and education organisations and explore opportunities for future work in the region.
