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.
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.
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.
13/03/2023 Interactive gaming to help keep young people safe online Researchers and computer scientists at Bournemouth University have developed a dynamic online game to teach children how to keep safe from cyber bullying, data theft and other online threats.
09/03/2023 European research project to promote local food purchasing and reduce food waste The FoodMAPP project will develop a searchable platform, enabling local providers to supply and sell produce directly to consumers.
08/03/2023 Free online event to explore the key role played by women at the BBC Event on 23 March will share stories of pioneering women in the early days of the BBC.
03/03/2023 Betting shops shown to contribute to higher neighbourhood crime figures – new study The number of betting shops in a neighbourhood corresponds to higher crime rates, according to research involving Bournemouth University.
03/03/2023 Dr Emma Kavanagh taking her research into online abuse of athletes to the UN Dr Emma Kavanagh from the Business School has been invited to present her research into online abuse of elite athletes to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York.
02/03/2023 Ukrainian cultural heritage brought to Dorset and Hampshire Generous donations from the public are helping to bring Ukrainian history to Bournemouth and Winchester.
27/02/2023 Sir Jonathan Van-Tam to speak at BU BU is to host Professor Sir Jonathan Van Tam for a one-off public conversation on the subject of health communication and the Covid-19 pandemic.
20/02/2023 New project to document endangered cultural heritage sites in the Cook Islands and Niue Funding has been received for a new research project which will assess methods to help document endangered cultural heritage sites on the Cook Islands and Niue.
13/02/2023 Game reserve conservation needs more focus on trees recovering from elephant-impact Research from Bournemouth University has provided new insights into the impact that African savanna elephants have on vegetation in small, fenced game reserves, and the work that is needed to help trees recover.
10/02/2023 BU-led research project to explore the impact of the carbon market on rural enterprises Project funded by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise will identify how natural capital investment markets can support the rural economy.
07/02/2023 Scans reveal changes in the brain’s wiring after cold water immersion A team of researchers have for the first-time observed changes in the how different parts of the brain interact with each other after a person’s body is immersed in cold water.
06/02/2023 Bournemouth academics helping Nigeria prepare for flood response Bournemouth University’s Disaster Management Centre is working closely with authorities in Nigeria as the country prepares for further flooding this year.
01/02/2023 Research helps evoke physical connection in a virtual world PhD student Sasha Alexdottir is developing new ways for people to have a sense of physical connection, even when they could be on opposite sides of the world.
31/01/2023 Mass grave research to receive £1.6m in funding from the European Research Council The MaGPIE project will assess the scale of mass graves worldwide and develop a comprehensive human rights framework to govern their protection and investigation.
30/01/2023 Heritage and culture key for Thai confectioners to compete with western brands. Traditional confectionery in Thailand is getting crowded out of the market by the big western brands; but a new study explores how local manufacturers can fight back.
30/01/2023 Online forums help those with dementia find missing support and companionship Online forums for people with dementia provide a much-needed sense of community and hope and fill an important gap in the support they receive after diagnosis, a new study has found.
