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19/01/2023

Violence was widespread in early farming society, study says

Violence and warfare were widespread in many Neolithic communities across Northwest Europe, a period associated with the adoption of farming.

18/01/2023

Research handbook on visual politics edited by Professor Darren Lilleker and Dr Anastasia Veneti

Published by Edward Elgar, the book features 31 chapters in the broader area of visual politics by established academics and early career researchers in the field.

12/01/2023

New sensor can prevent defects in major structures reaching costly and dangerous levels

Researchers at Bournemouth University have developed and patented a new corrosion sensor that could improve safety and reliability of large structures such as bridges, aircraft, military vehicles and gas pipelines.

10/01/2023

Unique archive of the Avebury World Heritage site to be digitised and shared for the first time

The Avebury Papers: 5,000 years of history and heritage will be brought to life and fully accessible for the first time.

03/01/2023

New app to help people eat the right portions to get to 5 a day

Professor Katherine Appleton has developed a new app to help people reach the recommended target of eating five portions of fruits and vegetables a day.

21/12/2022

Bournemouth lecturer working with frontline officers to improve outcomes of rape cases

A lecturer at Bournemouth University was one of the authors of a Home Office report, aiming to transform the way police in England and Wales investigate rape and other sexual offences.

20/12/2022

Research Conference on Law, Technology and International Commerce in the 21st Century

The Commercial and Maritime Law Research Group (CMLR) is aimed at pursuing a critical and comprehensive review of the law and legal principles.

16/12/2022

Illegal TV streaming sites cost European economies over three billion Euros

A new study by Bournemouth University estimates that TV companies in Europe lost €3.21 billion in 2021 because of people using illegal streaming sites to watch TV.

14/12/2022

Research to explore how human occupation across the ages has affected the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

International team of researchers will use historical, archaeological and ecological data to produce ‘atlas of human impact’ over hundreds of years, and inform future conservation efforts

13/12/2022

CMMPH student receives prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research fellowship

Anna Marsh will explore how best to support midwives to use social media to improve communication with women.

13/12/2022

Not everyone aware sustainable diets are about helping the planet

A new study from Bournemouth University has found that young Brits would be willing to change to a more sustainable diet, but a lack of understanding about what that actually means is preventing many from doing so.

13/12/2022

Universities, RNLI and CIPRB project aims to reduce toddler drowning deaths in Bangladesh

Bournemouth University is leading an international team in providing interventions for what is the leading cause of death in children over one in Bangladesh.

12/12/2022

Dr Vegard Engen speaks at All-Party Parliamentary Health Group (APHG) event on health, data, and public trust

Dr Engen spoke about the role artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can play in medical innovation and supporting patient care.

09/12/2022

Free online event to explore improving recovery from surgery

Online public lecture on 24 January will feature Professor Tom Wainwright and Professor Rob Middleton from BU’s Orthopaedic Research Institute.

08/12/2022

Terrorists more likely to be radicalised online - but internet plots are more likely to fail

A new study involving BU found that radicalisation is now more likely to take place online – but is more likely to lead to a conviction for a non-violent extremist offence.

07/12/2022

Research Capacity Transformation Scheme: investing in the research teams of the future

Scheme has provided funding for three clusters of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers to help develop sustainable, high-performing research teams at BU.

05/12/2022

Iolanthe Midwifery Trust Fellowship for CMMPH student

The Fellowship is designed to assist a midwife in the final stages of completing their doctorate degree.

30/11/2022

Helping Sierra Leone’s disaster management through research and professional practice

Professor Lee Miles visited Sierra Leone to undertake research and professional practice activities with the country’s governmental institutions responsible for preparing for, responding to and recovering from disasters.

23/11/2022

Orthopaedic Research Institute leading research to cure hip pain with exercise

BU’s Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) welcomed the Mayor of Bournemouth, Robert Lawton to its research facilities.

22/11/2022

BU Professor recognised as Highly Cited Researcher™ by Clarivate for the third year

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis has been recognised as one of the world's most influential researchers who have been most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade.

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Violence was widespread in early farming society, study says

Research handbook on visual politics edited by Professor Darren Lilleker and Dr Anastasia Veneti

New sensor can prevent defects in major structures reaching costly and dangerous levels

Unique archive of the Avebury World Heritage site to be digitised and shared for the first time

New app to help people eat the right portions to get to 5 a day

Bournemouth lecturer working with frontline officers to improve outcomes of rape cases

Research Conference on Law, Technology and International Commerce in the 21st Century

Illegal TV streaming sites cost European economies over three billion Euros

Research to explore how human occupation across the ages has affected the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

CMMPH student receives prestigious National Institute for Health and Care Research fellowship

Not everyone aware sustainable diets are about helping the planet

Universities, RNLI and CIPRB project aims to reduce toddler drowning deaths in Bangladesh

Dr Vegard Engen speaks at All-Party Parliamentary Health Group (APHG) event on health, data, and public trust

Free online event to explore improving recovery from surgery

Terrorists more likely to be radicalised online - but internet plots are more likely to fail

Research Capacity Transformation Scheme: investing in the research teams of the future

Iolanthe Midwifery Trust Fellowship for CMMPH student

Helping Sierra Leone’s disaster management through research and professional practice

Orthopaedic Research Institute leading research to cure hip pain with exercise

BU Professor recognised as Highly Cited Researcher™ by Clarivate for the third year

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