Research News

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.

Thu 23 May, 2024
University awards research grants to tackle health inequalities in BLMK

Three innovative research projects have been announced as the first recipients of a grant programme launched by the University of Bedfordshire and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board.

Thu 11 April, 2024
New report tackles health inequalities in the Roma community

Translation services, better communication and an understanding of how to access health and care services could break down barriers and improve the health of Roma people, according to a report by the Luton Roma Trust and the University of Bedfordshire.

Wed 20 March, 2024
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.

Fri 26 January, 2024
Bedfordshire teams up with University of Cambridge for AI & education study

A study undertaken by the University of Bedfordshire and the University of Cambridge, looking into teacher use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language education, has revealed a growing trend among educators regularly using the technology.

Wed 03 January, 2024
Bedfordshire joins University of Cambridge and partners to form research hub

The University of Bedfordshire is joining forces with the University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University, and the University of Suffolk to form a centre of social science training expertise in the Eastern region.

Mon 18 December, 2023
University academics contribute to new WHO guidelines on malnutrition

A research team led by the University of Bedfordshire has undertaken a series of projects to inform the new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on preventing and managing malnutrition in infants and children aged five and under.

Thu 14 December, 2023
Keeping the spirits up? Research finds alcohol can be part of having a ‘good life’ in care homes

A study exploring alcohol policy and practice in care homes across England has been carried out by academics from the University of Bedfordshire in partnership with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).