Research news

10/09/2024

Study of wastewater in South Wales detects significant levels of cocaine

A BU study has provided insights into the levels of illicit substance use in South Wales by analysing wastewater at two treatment plants in the region.

13/08/2024

Bournemouth University receives share of over £33m in funding to inspire health and care students and professionals into research

BU and the University of the West of England will lead activity in the South West Central region as part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) INSIGHT programme.

01/08/2024

Hybrid working and hot-desking increase challenges for social workers, study finds

New research highlights that an increase in remote working and hotdesking has added to the significant challenges already faced by.

31/07/2024

Research reveals sharp increase in drownings as temperatures climb

A new study has highlighted the importance of staying safe near water, showing an alarming increase in cases of accidental.

25/07/2024

Research project explores veterans’ experiences of living with dementia

Collaborative project, led by Bournemouth University, aims to identify future support and research priorities for veterans with dementia.

18/07/2024

Annual Sustainability Expo at Bournemouth University inspires collaboration

BU's Centre for Sustainable Business Transformations (CSBT) hosted its annual Sustainability Expo, bringing businesses and academics together for an afternoon of discussions and networking.

11/07/2024

Minority groups face additional barriers in accessing domestic abuse services, research finds

The research, undertaken by Bournemouth University in partnership with Yellow Door and Stop Domestic Abuse, explored the experiences of LGBTQ+, black and ethnic minority, and disabled victims of domestic abuse.

28/06/2024

Archaeologists find evidence of how Iron Age Britons adapted to the Roman conquest

Archaeologists from BU have discovered human remains and artefacts which give new insight into how early Britons adapted to life after the Roman invasion.

28/06/2024

Academics explore how manifesto promises would really stack up

Researchers have carried out a comprehensive assessment of political parties’ manifestos to predict economic, environmental, public service and societal outcomes if pledges were delivered in full.

07/06/2024

Medieval grave slabs recovered from historic shipwreck

Maritime archaeologists from BU recovered the artefacts which have been on the bed of Studland Bay since the reign of Henry III.

06/06/2024

Greater assessment needed in disability sport for concussion diagnosis

The ability to detect concussion-related injuries in para-athletes could benefit from the same tools as those used for non-disabled athletes, but adjustments are needed to tailor them for their use..

04/06/2024

Largest known prehistoric rock engravings discovered in South America

The engravings, some of which measure more than 40m long, are thought to have been used to mark the locations of indigenous tribes.

20/05/2024

Business leaders gather for Sustainability Reporting Masterclass

The event hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Business Transformations at BU discussed the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting.

20/05/2024

Archaeologists discover victim of human sacrifice in Iron Age Dorset

BU Archaeologists have uncovered new information about the life of a young Iron Age woman in Dorset who they believe was murdered as a human sacrifice.

17/05/2024

Ageing well together: public event to share research being undertaken by BU’s Ageing and Dementia Research Centre

Free event on Thursday 13 June will showcase research and initiatives supporting people to age well.

10/05/2024

Event develops interdisciplinary research projects to support Sustainable Development Goals

A two-day sandpit event brought together early career academics from ten universities to develop interdisciplinary project proposals.

07/05/2024

Humorous social media campaign helps promote women's pelvic floor health

An injection of humour can help stimulate interest and engagement with taboo women’s health topics, a new study suggests. Over.

02/05/2024

Frequent disturbances increased the resilience of past populations

Researchers analysed evidence of global population change spanning 30,000 years to uncover the impact of disturbances on humans and the factors affecting their resilience.

16/04/2024

New study underlines familial link in face processing disorders

New evidence has underlined the genetic link for the prevalence of developmental prosopagnosia in families.

15/04/2024

Plant-based meat alternatives do not offer cardiometabolic health benefits over meat, study finds

Manufacturers of plant-based meat analogues (PBMAs) have opportunities to make further improvements to justify the commonly perceived ‘health halo’ surrounding their products, a new study has concluded.