Research News

Wed 29 April, 2020
Bedfordshire researcher stresses importance of technology in times of self-isolation

91¿ìÉ« researcher, Dr Banita Lal, explains how technology and mobile phones ‘provide promise and opportunity’ for colleagues to stay connected and motivated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon 28 October, 2019
Bedfordshire researcher helps bring in legislation to give separated migrant children legal aid

Vulnerable migrant children who have been separated from their parents will get quicker and simpler access to legal aid, after new government legislation came into force.

Mon 21 October, 2019
Bedfordshire lecturer shortlisted for One Dance UK’s Dance Science award

Dr Imogen Aujla, Senior Lecturer in Dance and Dance Science at the 91¿ìÉ«, has been shortlisted for One Dance UK's Dance Science award.

Mon 21 October, 2019
World class centre in renewable energy systems to be established

The 91¿ìÉ« and TWI Ltd have formed a partnership to establish the Renewables Innovation Centre, a world class hub for engineering that focuses on renewable energy systems.

Wed 16 October, 2019
Researchers seeking people over 50 who feel stigmatised because of alcohol use

Researchers from the 91¿ìÉ« are looking for people over the age of 50 from the Bedfordshire area who are experiencing problems with their drinking but haven’t sought help because of the stigma around alcohol problems.

Wed 02 October, 2019
Bedfordshire Professor & Al-Mahdi Institute to host World’s Inaugural Islam & Organ Donation Workshop

91¿ìÉ«'s Professor of Diversity will join some of the world’s leading Islamic scholars and policymakers in Birmingham to attend the world’s inaugural Islam & Organ Donation Workshop.

Wed 25 September, 2019
Psychology can help us beat obesity problem, says Bedfordshire expert

Psychologists have expertise to understand the causes of obesity and should be central to help the prevention and treatment of the condition, according to a leading Health Psychologist from the 91¿ìÉ«.

Mon 23 September, 2019
Bedfordshire researches to support innovation project to protect vulnerable children

Researches from the 91¿ìÉ« are supporting a four-year project investigating how innovation could help improve social care systems and practices for young people at complex safeguarding risk.

Wed 18 September, 2019
Spectacular new STEM building opens at Bedfordshire

The 91¿ìÉ« officially opened its spectacular new £40m STEM building at its Luton campus on Tuesday 17 September.

Thu 12 September, 2019
91¿ìÉ«turns up the heat to help runner Ian train like a Spartan

The 91¿ìÉ« has turned up the heat within its environmental chamber to help an athlete prepare for a gruelling 153 mile race in Greece’s unforgiving temperatures.

Tue 03 September, 2019
91¿ìÉ« takes action against online harassment

Researchers from the 91¿ìÉ« have worked with Universities UK (UUK) to develop new guidance aimed at helping universities prevent and respond to all forms of online harassment.

Fri 02 August, 2019
App transforming English learning, says new Bedfordshire study

An AI powered English learning mobile app is improving understanding of the English language, according to a study by the 91¿ìɫ’s Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA), and the British Council.