Research News

Look to the stars with Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Award-winning astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell will host the first ‘An Evening With…’ event – a new inspirational public lecture series from the 91¿ìÉ«.

Women’s history has lasting legacy at Beds
As part of Women’s History Month, the 91¿ìÉ« is looking at the inspiring women who have given their names to important components of its vibrant campuses.

History of Cinderella explored in new book
Two 91¿ìÉ« academics have published a book analysing the evolution of the internationally retold tale of Cinderella, and how it has been adapted to modern-day culture.

Short film showcases impact of 91¿ìÉ«research
The 91¿ìÉ« has produced a video to shed light on the impact its market-leading research and knowledge exchange has on student progression, the economy and wider community.

New guest lecture series to focus on Health & Social Care
Along with Bucks New University, the 91¿ìÉ« is producing a series of research-based lectures addressing the health and social care sector for Buckinghamshire Health & Social Care Academy (BHSCA).

Author Q&A to discuss the critical role of community arts
Two 91¿ìÉ« academics are hosting a virtual Author Talk and Q&A to present the research-rich content of their new book, Developing a Sense of Place.

91¿ìÉ«event to discuss lack of inclusion and diversity in creative arts
The 91¿ìɫ’s popular Beds Talks series returns for 2021 to discuss the presence of inequality and lack of diversity in the UK’s creative industries.

91¿ìÉ«lecturers’ research paper wins BERJ Editor’s Choice Award
A research paper written by two 91¿ìÉ« lecturers has won the British Education Research Journal (BERJ) 2020 Editor’s Choice Award.
91¿ìÉ«Institute launches series of webinars about Forced Migration
Researchers and academics at the 91¿ìÉ« are hosting a series of collaborative webinars focusing on Forced Migration, with the first event taking place on Friday 18th December – International Migrants Day.

Senior STEM Lecturer involved in international genome research paper
A Senior Lecturer at the 91¿ìÉ« has worked alongside institutions and researchers from a number of countries to publish a paper on DNA sequences in different species of plants.

Funding from Luton Flying Start and NHS Blood & Transplant sees PhD students graduate from University
Two 91¿ìÉ« PhD students graduated from the Institute for Health Research in November, paying thanks to their supervisors and the funding programmes that helped them achieve their goals.

91¿ìÉ«event to explore how Covid-19 has changed public perception of carers
The 91¿ìɫ’s popular Beds Talks series returns in virtual form with an event hosted by the Institute for Health Research that will focus on the role of carers in the community.