A new research project being conducted by the University of Bedfordshire and King’s College London is now underway to assess the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding reforms and whether they reflect the needs of children, young people and their families.

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.

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.

A new toolkit aimed at improving child protection has been launched following the work of researchers from the University of Bedfordshire and Durham University.

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.

The University of Bedfordshire has opened an interactive exhibition on the Luton campus to showcase the value and breadth of its research.

A new alcohol helpline has been launched for locals by Luton Council, based on the findings from research conducted by the University of Bedfordshire.

A new interim report published today (21st July) by the University of Bedfordshire, Sheffield Hallam University and ECPAT UK has exposed the experiences of young victims of modern slavery, highlighting UK immigration procedures and prolonged social care and criminal justice processes – which many describe as being worse than human trafficking.

A professor at the University of Bedfordshire has helped to facilitate a new community partnership between environmental organisations EcoSikhUK and Forestry England.

Following an eight year review, the University of Bedfordshire has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for its commitment to the long-term career development of researchers.

A University of Bedfordshire academic has been awarded a grant of £250,000 to investigate effective English communication in Higher Education.

In the first large-scale statistical analysis of young peoples’ exit from the care system (either residential or foster care) at age 16 and over in England, researchers from the University of Bedfordshire found wide variations in pathways and outcomes for young adults leaving care and that more needs to be done to maximise their life chances.