IHR News
University of Bedfordshire joins national consortium to address maternity inequalities
The University of Bedfordshire has been selected as one of nine UK universities to make up the new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium, with the aim of tackling inequalities in maternity care.
New study examines access & use of greenspaces and the countryside by diverse communities
Researchers from the University of Bedfordshire and the Chilterns National Landscape have released the results of the largest UK study on how diverse communities engage with greenspaces and the countryside.
Bedfordshire celebrates International Students’ Day
To mark International Students’ Day (17th November), the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating its PhD cohort who have gone on to achieve great things through their studies and impactful research.
Keech Hospice Care funds first PhD to investigate & improve child palliative care
A PhD student whose research into child palliative care and the impact on families were part-funded by local charity, Keech Hospice Care, has graduated from the University of Bedfordshire during the summer celebrations on 25th July.
University to lead ground-breaking student engagement project on organ donation within ethnic minority communities
A PhD student from the University of Bedfordshire has been granted funding by the NHS to undertake a student engagement project aiming to increase the number of organ donors from ethnic minority communities.
Opinion: Combat health inequalities by embracing individual values
A PhD student from the University of Bedfordshire has penned an opinion piece for the Nursing Times about equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within healthcare services.
Academic’s new book helping to improve organ donation rates across the world
A Professor from the University of Bedfordshire has co-edited a new book that aims to increase conversations around organ donation amongst Muslim communities in countries including Qatar, which has additionally led to a PhD opportunity on behalf of the country’s Ministry of Public Health.
£3million funding to help tackle region’s health inequalities
The University of Bedfordshire 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 University of Bedfordshire has been shortlisted for two separate awards in recognition of his community work with minority groups.
University project to reduce disparities in antenatal care amongst women in Luton
A research team led by the University of Bedfordshire is rolling out a project to enhance access to antenatal care for pregnant women in ethnically diverse and socially disadvantaged areas across Luton.
University details TLC research findings at conference
The University of Bedfordshire has unveiled the findings of a recent research project which investigated solutions to help tackle inequalities around Covid-19 in the local community.
Professor helps flourish Forestry England & EcoSikhUK partnership
A professor at the University of Bedfordshire has helped to facilitate a new community partnership between environmental organisations EcoSikhUK and Forestry England.