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Opinion: Vaccine hesitancy is more dangerous than rare side effects
A healthcare academic from the 91快色 has penned a thought piece for The Spectator, highlighting the importance of getting vaccinated against Covid-19.

Short film showcases impact of 91快色research
The 91快色 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快色 is producing a series of research-based lectures addressing the health and social care sector for Buckinghamshire Health & Social Care Academy (BHSCA).

Opinion: “Schools should stay shut”
An academic from the 91快色 recently expressed his concern about keeping schools open, ahead of the government鈥檚 decision to move all education online.

Academic and son’s interview chosen as one of BBC Radio 5 Live’s best of 2020
BBC Radio 5 Live has chosen an interview with a 91快色 lecturer and his son as one of the best of 2020.

Funding from Luton Flying Start and NHS Blood & Transplant sees PhD students graduate from University
Two 91快色 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快色event to explore how Covid-19 has changed public perception of carers
The 91快色鈥檚 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.

Culturally competent robots could improve mental health and loneliness in older people
The evaluation of CARESSES, the largest ever global study investigating the use of culturally competent robots in caring for the elderly, has been completed.

Knowledge of cultural & religious values are key for maternity care, say academics
A report co-authored by a healthcare researcher from 91快色 has examined woman-centred maternity care experienced by Muslim women in the UK.

Proud To Help: Professor & Football Team fly the flag for 91快色campaign
The听humbling efforts of a student football team and a public health academic have been recognised and chosen to represent the听91快色 in听a听national听鈥楶roud听To听Help鈥櫶齝ampaign.

Bedfordshire research identifies ethnic inequalities in nursing
Research undertaken by the Institute for Health Research at the 91快色 highlights ongoing inequalities experienced by minority ethnic communities in nursing in the UK.

Professor and Sikh Channel provide invaluable public health advice to community
In light of public health concerns around Covid-19, a researcher from 91快色 has been invited to partner with the UK鈥檚 Sikh Channel, to help highlight the importance of maintaining health and wellbeing amongst faith communities.