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Helping people live better, for longer

Our international research and work with regional healthcare partners helps people live better, healthier lives. That includes a diverse range of projects, all of which we report on regularly. Read all the latest stories below.

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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.

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.

13/07/2023

New toolkit sheds light on the impact of nutrition on behaviour in children

A BU graduate is creating an education toolkit of evidence-based resources to support children in making healthy life choices.

06/07/2023

Faculty of Health & Social Sciences students awarded for exceptional work

Final year students were recognised for their achievements at the annual Faculty of Health & Social Sciences awards ceremony on.

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.

16/06/2023

Studies show that focussing on enjoyment can motivate people to eat more fruit

Health professionals and schools could encourage more healthy diets by emphasising that eating fruit can be enjoyable, a new BU study has found.

13/06/2023

Community-led research highlights inequality in cancer care for disabled people

Disabled people can feel isolated, unsafe and that they are judged inappropriately when going through cancer care.

30/05/2023

University and Hospital Trust celebrate partnership through research

Staff from Bournemouth University (BU) and University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) gathered to celebrate partnership working and discuss.

13/04/2023

Federalisation has positive effects on Nepal’s health system but improvements still needed

This week researchers from the UK, including Bournemouth University, and Nepal met MPs to discuss their findings of how federalisation.

03/04/2023

BU Occupational Therapy student selected for national Leadership Programme

Emma Young - first row, second from left Emma Young, studying BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at BU, has been selected.

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 University students helping bring down local NHS waiting list

A group of Physiotherapy students from Bournemouth University and their lecturer ran a special clinic at Christchurch Hospital.

24/10/2022

BU and University Hospitals Dorset celebrate second anniversary of partnership

Bournemouth University and University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) NHS Foundation Trust marked their second year of partnership by holding a workshop-themed celebration of collaborative research.

01/08/2022

Showcase of Radiology in Dorset hosted at Bournemouth University

A public event celebrating the role of radiology in healthcare in Dorset took place at Bournemouth University on 18 July 2022.

18/07/2022

Exceptional student achievements honoured at the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences Awards Ceremony

The achievements of final year students were recognised at the annual Faculty of Health & Social Sciences awards ceremony in.

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