Research News
Bedfordshire academic contributes to new study on women’s safety while exercising
A new study co-authored by an academic from the 91¿ìÉ« has demonstrated the constant negotiations women take between their safety and enjoyment when exercising outdoors.
Academics launch groundbreaking cognitive training study
A Psychology academic from the 91¿ìÉ« is leading a new research study in partnership with Mastermind Cognitive Training, which will examine the impact of a training programme on the cognitive abilities of 180 young students.
PhD research to examine effects of hydration on athlete performance
A PhD student from the 91¿ìÉ« is looking for participants to take part in a new research project exploring the effects of pre-exercise hyperhydration on running performance and responses to hot conditions.
91¿ìÉ«secures NHS funding to develop student-led organ donation campaign
The 91¿ìÉ« has received funding from NHS Blood and Transplant to develop and run a community organ donation campaign led by student ambassadors, transplant recipients and donors from different ethnic and faith communities.
Research on female leadership in agri-food sector named as finalist at European awards
A research project involving academics from the 91¿ìÉ« – focusing on developing training and highlighting the importance of showcasing female leaders in the agri-food sector – has been named as a finalist for the European Triple E awards.
Two new female Professors for the 91¿ìÉ«
The 91¿ìÉ« has announced two new professorships in the areas of Education and Computing.
91¿ìÉ«awards research grants to tackle health inequalities in BLMK
Three innovative research projects have been announced as the first recipients of a grant programme launched by the 91¿ìÉ« and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board.
New report tackles health inequalities in the Roma community
Translation services, better communication and an understanding of how to access health and care services could break down barriers and improve the health of Roma people, according to a report by the Luton Roma Trust and the 91¿ìÉ«.
New study examines access & use of greenspaces and the countryside by diverse communities
Researchers from the 91¿ìÉ« and the Chilterns National Landscape have released the results of the largest UK study on how diverse communities engage with greenspaces and the countryside.
Bedfordshire teams up with 91¿ìÉ«of Cambridge for AI & education study
A study undertaken by the 91¿ìÉ« and the 91¿ìÉ«of Cambridge, looking into teacher use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language education, has revealed a growing trend among educators regularly using the technology.
Bedfordshire joins 91¿ìÉ«of Cambridge and partners to form research hub
The 91¿ìÉ« is joining forces with the 91¿ìÉ«of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University, and the 91¿ìÉ«of Suffolk to form a centre of social science training expertise in the Eastern region.
91¿ìÉ«academics contribute to new WHO guidelines on malnutrition
A research team led by the 91¿ìÉ« has undertaken a series of projects to inform the new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on preventing and managing malnutrition in infants and children aged five and under.