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University expert uncovers forensic clues for bestselling whodunit author
A University of Bedfordshire academic has been lending a helping hand to crime writer and honorary degree holder Adam Croft, by providing forensic expertise for his latest trilogy of gripping novels.
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University helps LSG develop new Covid testing technology
Researchers from the University of Bedfordshire have helped develop a new inactivating technology for faster and safer testing of Covid-19 samples, in partnership with Life Science Group Ltd (LSG).
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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 University of Bedfordshire.
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Senior STEM Lecturer involved in international genome research paper
A Senior Lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire has worked alongside institutions and researchers from a number of countries to publish a paper on DNA sequences in different species of plants.
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University and local SME receive funding for Covid-19 research
A successful application by a local company, Life Science Group Ltd (LSG), together with the University of Bedfordshire has resulted in £50,000 of funding from Innovate UK to complete a research project to improve Covid-19 testing.
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“Universities are key in the fight against Covid-19”, says Bedfordshire Dr
"Universities can make a significant contribution through the knowledge and experience of their staff and their physical resources."
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Could medical detection dogs help fight Covid-19? Bedfordshire experts weigh in
University of Bedfordshire court member Geoff Lambert explains how medical detection dogs can help join the fight against Covid-19.
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Expert highlights the dangers of fad diets
As the New Year gets underway, a nutritional science expert from the University of Bedfordshire has warned about the dangers of fad diets.