Research News

Bedfordshire researches to support innovation project to protect vulnerable children
Researches from the 91¿ìÉ« are supporting a four-year project investigating how innovation could help improve social care systems and practices for young people at complex safeguarding risk.

Spectacular new STEM building opens at Bedfordshire
The 91¿ìÉ« officially opened its spectacular new £40m STEM building at its Luton campus on Tuesday 17 September.

91¿ìÉ«turns up the heat to help runner Ian train like a Spartan
The 91¿ìÉ« has turned up the heat within its environmental chamber to help an athlete prepare for a gruelling 153 mile race in Greece’s unforgiving temperatures.

91¿ìÉ« takes action against online harassment
Researchers from the 91¿ìÉ« have worked with Universities UK (UUK) to develop new guidance aimed at helping universities prevent and respond to all forms of online harassment.

App transforming English learning, says new Bedfordshire study
An AI powered English learning mobile app is improving understanding of the English language, according to a study by the 91¿ìɫ’s Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA), and the British Council.

Bedfordshire’s Business School given funding to tackle food waste across Europe
The 91¿ìɫ’s Business School is leading European efforts to tackle food waste by gaining funding for an innovative new project that uses technology to improve food supply chains.

91¿ìÉ«gets the keys to new STEM building
A £180m redevelopment of the 91¿ìÉ« campuses took a giant step forward when the 91¿ìÉ«was handed the ‘keys’ to its new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) by construction company R G Carter (26 June).

91¿ìÉ«library is excellent for sustainability
The 91¿ìɫ’s library has received an award of excellence for its environmental performance.

New study finds vulnerability risks lead people into human trafficking
Vulnerability to human trafficking and modern slavery is influenced by overlapping and interconnected risk factors which cut across individual, household, family, community and structural dynamics according to a new study.
Expert warns of burnout among academics who work when sick
Research shows that UK academics who work while sick suffer higher levels of emotional exhaustion and lower job satisfaction.

Benefits of physical activity to be explored at Beds Talk
With the start of a new year, becoming healthier and more active is a priority for many.

91¿ìÉ«part of European project to give food entrepreneurs a helping hand
The 91¿ìÉ« has joined forces with European partners to help food entrepreneurs across Ireland and Europe.