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.

09/05/2025

Chief Medical Officer visits BU for discussion on health inequalities in coastal communities

The official launch of a prospectus to outline interventions to reduce health inequalities in coastal communities took place at BU, featuring Professor Sir Chris Whitty.

23/04/2025

We’ll always see the water as a place to have fun: A new approach to warnings is needed to see the dangers

As the weather warms up in the UK, researchers from Bournemouth University are warning that some water safety messages need rethinking.

02/04/2025

Walking and social programme launched for people recovering from joint replacements

A free exercise and social programme for individuals who have recently had a hip or knee joint replacement is being trialled at Littledown with the support of BU.

21/03/2025

Alien Invasion puts BU Nursing students on high alert at major incident simulation event in Bournemouth

An ‘alien invasion’ was the theme of a major incident simulation event on BU's Landsdowne Campus on 19 to 20 March 2025.

12/03/2025

Researchers warn of addiction and over-dependency on ChatGPT

Researchers at Bournemouth University are warning about the addictive potential of AI conversational tools, such as ChatGPT. Writing in the.

21/02/2025

Is it safe to swim outdoors during pregnancy? New study opening doors to find out

The first-of-its-kind review underlines the need for more research to help women make informed decisions.

12/02/2025

Experts share their vision for the future of end of life care

Professor Bee Wee CBE, former national clinical director for end-of-life care at NHS England and a leading figure in palliative medicine, was the special guest at BU.

23/01/2025

Study finds link between emotions and healthy eating obsession

A new study has identified insights into the emotional struggles faced by people with symptoms orthorexia nervosa, a condition that.

02/01/2025

BU Social work leader awarded MBE

Emeritus Professor Keith Brown has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to adult safeguarding.

16/12/2024

Connecting with rescue horses helps young people with anxiety, study finds

Learning to communicate with horses through body language helps reduce anxiety and improve social skills in vulnerable youngsters, a new study has found.

27/11/2024

Face blindness should be classified as a distinct impairment

New evidence suggests developmental prosopagnosia should be classified as a distinct impairment, rather than a difficulty that lands at the.

27/11/2024

BU highlighted for best practice by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences

BU’s Departments of Rehabilitation and Sport Sciences and Sport and Event Management have had their work highlighted as best practice.

26/11/2024

Bournemouth University joins partnership to tackle inequality in maternity care

Staff from BU will be part of a partnership that has been awarded funding to tackle inequalities in maternal healthcare.

19/11/2024

BU expert featured during international football coverage

A BU academic and leading expert in the dangers of high impact sports was featured on ITV’s coverage of the England international football game.

18/09/2024

Former nurses to return to healthcare after retraining in Bournemouth

Twenty-six former nurses are ready to rejoin the health service after completing the Return to Nursing Practice programme at BU.

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.