Research News

Tue 18 February, 2025
Bedfordshire PhD graduate awarded prestigious dissertation prize

A PhD graduate from the University of Bedfordshire has been named the recipient of the Jacqueline Ross TOEFL Dissertation Award, one of the most prestigious PhD accolades in the field of language testing.

Tue 28 January, 2025
University lecture to explore how health psychology can transform public health

Find out how health psychology and behaviour change strategies can help combat some of today’s most pressing public health issues, as the University of Bedfordshire hosts its final inaugural lecture of the 2024/25 academic year.

Thu 16 January, 2025
Bedfordshire academic awarded Research England grant for study on voice-interactive language models in education

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire has been awarded a prestigious grant by Research England to support her new study into how voice-interactive language models can improve student engagement.

Wed 11 December, 2024
Reduction in teen pregnancy rates could ‘unravel’ as experts warn against ‘complacency’

Despite significant falls in the rate of teenage pregnancies over the past two decades in the UK, academic experts – including from the University of Bedfordshire – say there are still huge regional differences, and the country’s teenage birth rates remain one of highest among developed nations.

Fri 06 December, 2024
University lecture to explore the future of engineering

Discover more about the past, present and future of engineering as the University of Bedfordshire’s inaugural professorial lecture series hears from an academic who has worked in the field for more than two decades.

Tue 26 November, 2024
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.

Thu 21 November, 2024
Bedfordshire academic contributes to new study on women’s safety while exercising

A new study co-authored by an academic from the University of Bedfordshire has demonstrated the constant negotiations women take between their safety and enjoyment when exercising outdoors.

Tue 08 October, 2024
Academics launch groundbreaking cognitive training study

A Psychology academic from the University of Bedfordshire is leading a new research study in partnership with Mastermind Cognitive Training, which will examine the impact of a training programme on the cognitive abilities of 180 young students.

Wed 02 October, 2024
PhD research to examine effects of hydration on athlete performance

A PhD student from the University of Bedfordshire is looking for participants to take part in a new research project exploring the effects of pre-exercise hyperhydration on running performance and responses to hot conditions.

Fri 20 September, 2024
University secures NHS funding to develop student-led organ donation campaign

The University of Bedfordshire has received funding from NHS Blood and Transplant to develop and run a community organ donation campaign led by student ambassadors, transplant recipients and donors from different ethnic and faith communities.

Mon 02 September, 2024
Research on female leadership in agri-food sector named as finalist at European awards

A research project involving academics from the University of Bedfordshire – focusing on developing training and highlighting the importance of showcasing female leaders in the agri-food sector – has been named as a finalist for the European Triple E awards.

Wed 17 July, 2024
Two new female Professors for the University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire has announced two new professorships in the areas of Education and Computing.