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A research team led by the 91¿ìÉ« is rolling out a project to enhance access to antenatal care for pregnant women in ethnically diverse and socially disadvantaged areas across Luton.

The 91¿ìÉ« has opened an interactive exhibition on the Luton campus to showcase the value and breadth of its research.

A new alcohol helpline has been launched for locals by Luton Council, based on the findings from research conducted by the 91¿ìÉ«.

A new interim report published today (21st July) by the 91¿ìÉ«, Sheffield Hallam 91¿ìÉ«and ECPAT UK has exposed the experiences of young victims of modern slavery, highlighting UK immigration procedures and prolonged social care and criminal justice processes – which many describe as being worse than human trafficking.

A professor at the 91¿ìÉ« has helped to facilitate a new community partnership between environmental organisations EcoSikhUK and Forestry England.

Following an eight year review, the 91¿ìÉ« has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for its commitment to the long-term career development of researchers.

A 91¿ìÉ« academic has been awarded a grant of £250,000 to investigate effective English communication in Higher Education.

In the first large-scale statistical analysis of young peoples’ exit from the care system (either residential or foster care) at age 16 and over in England, researchers from the 91¿ìÉ« found wide variations in pathways and outcomes for young adults leaving care and that more needs to be done to maximise their life chances.

Research by the 91¿ìÉ« has been recognised as world leading by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.

Research carried out by the 91¿ìÉ« into English language proficiency and improving methodologies for its assessment has been recognised by the Research Excellence Framework as world leading, the highest rating possible.

A new environmental research study being conducted by academics from the 91¿ìÉ«, focussing on access to green spaces, has been highlighted in Made At Uni’s latest campaign, ‘Climate Action’.

A team of nutritional scientists, led by a visiting Professor from the 91¿ìÉ«, has developed a capsule-form treatment which enhances the recovery of patients experiencing ‘long Covid’.