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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.
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Bedfordshire lecturer shortlisted for One Dance UK’s Dance Science award
Dr Imogen Aujla, Senior Lecturer in Dance and Dance Science at the University of Bedfordshire, has been shortlisted for One Dance UK's Dance Science award.
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World class centre in renewable energy systems to be established
The University of Bedfordshire 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.
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Researchers seeking people over 50 who feel stigmatised because of alcohol use
Researchers from the University of Bedfordshire 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.
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Bedfordshire Professor & Al-Mahdi Institute to host World’s Inaugural Islam & Organ Donation Workshop
University of Bedfordshire'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.
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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 University of Bedfordshire.
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Bedfordshire researches to support innovation project to protect vulnerable children
Researches from the University of Bedfordshire are supporting a four-year project investigating how innovation could help improve social care systems and practices for young people at complex safeguarding risk.
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Spectacular new STEM building opens at Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire officially opened its spectacular new £40m STEM building at its Luton campus on Tuesday 17 September.
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University turns up the heat to help runner Ian train like a Spartan
The University of Bedfordshire 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.
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University of Bedfordshire takes action against online harassment
Researchers from the University of Bedfordshire have worked with Universities UK (UUK) to develop new guidance aimed at helping universities prevent and respond to all forms of online harassment.
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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 University of Bedfordshire’s Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA), and the British Council.
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Bedfordshire’s Business School given funding to tackle food waste across Europe
The University of Bedfordshire’s Business School is leading European efforts to tackle food waste by gaining funding for an innovative new project that uses technology to improve food supply chains.