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.

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.

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.

11/07/2022

New trial to explore if beetroot can help people with diabetes

Researchers are looking for people in the south of England with Type 2 diabetes to take part in a new clinical trial to see if drinking beetroot juice can improve their condition.

06/07/2022

Nutrition Wheel tool shared by NHS Beneficial Changes Network

The interactive tool has been developed to help identify malnutrition in older people.

30/06/2022

A showcase of radiology in Dorset

A public event to highlight the benefits of radiology, and how it is helping patients in Dorset, is to take place in Bournemouth.

22/06/2022

BU expert gives evidence to new Parliamentary inquiry into type 1 diabetes and eating disorders

A BU expert has given evidence as a part of a Parliamentary inquiry into type 1 diabetes and disordered eating (T1DE).

10/06/2022

Next generation of medical researchers from Bournemouth set to graduate

The first wave of students who joined Bournemouth University’s Biomedical Science course are due to complete their studies in this.

08/06/2022

BU supports major UK study to explore community organisations on public health

A team of BU researchers is supporting a major UK study to explore the links between organisations, health, and wellbeing.

12/05/2022

Research shows men feel excluded by healthcare professionals during their partner’s pregnancy

Research by Bournemouth University has found healthcare professionals and perinatal mental health services need a better understanding of what support fathers feel they may need during their partner’s pregnancy.

28/04/2022

Smart homes report launched at the House of Lords, with support from Bournemouth University

A report into smart home technology to support independent living has been launched at a special meeting of the All-Party-Parliamentary-Group for Assistive Technology in the House of Lords.

12/04/2022

BU researcher receives Radiography journal’s Editor’s Choice award

Dr Theo Akudjedu’s paper about the impact of Covid-19 on radiography was named as the Editor’s Choice for 2021.

11/04/2022

OPINION: Pet therapy - how dogs, cats and horses help improve human wellbeing

Writing for The Conversation, BU's Professor Ann Hemingway discusses the increasingly popular pet therapy.

22/03/2022

Bournemouth University develops Mental Capacity Toolkit

BU has developed a Mental Capacity Toolkit to support health and social care professionals working with individuals whose decision-making process is impaired.

07/03/2022

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care host inaugural educational lecture at BU

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care hosted their inaugural educational lecture at BU, with the renowned palliative and end of life care specialist, Professor Bee Wee CBE.