Research News

Language alumnus awarded prestigious PhD dissertation prize
A recent graduate who completed a PhD with the 91¿ìÉ« has won first prize in an esteemed language assessment industry award scheme with a prize of £4,000.

Universities to evaluate effectiveness of multi-agency child safeguarding reforms
A new research project being conducted by the 91¿ìÉ« and King’s College London is now underway to assess the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding reforms and whether they reflect the needs of children, young people and their families.

£3million funding to help tackle region’s health inequalities
The 91¿ìÉ« has been awarded £3million by NHS England to develop a research and innovation hub in collaboration with the NHS BLMK (Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes) Health & Care Partnership, which will focus on ways to improve health and social care inequalities across the region.

PhD student nominated for two awards
A qualified nurse and PhD student from the 91¿ìÉ« has been shortlisted for two separate awards in recognition of his community work with minority groups.

Contextual Safeguarding Toolkit developed to enhance child protection systems
A new toolkit aimed at improving child protection has been launched following the work of researchers from the 91¿ìÉ« and Durham University.

91¿ìÉ«project to reduce disparities in antenatal care amongst women in Luton
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.

‘Made at Bedfordshire’ exhibition celebrates 91¿ìÉ«research
The 91¿ìÉ« has opened an interactive exhibition on the Luton campus to showcase the value and breadth of its research.

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

Child victims of trafficking share their experiences in new research
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.

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

Excellence in Research Award retained by Bedfordshire
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.

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