Research News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
University gets the keys to new STEM building
A £180m redevelopment of the University of Bedfordshire campuses took a giant step forward when the University was handed the ‘keys’ to its new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) by construction company R G Carter (26 June).
University library is excellent for sustainability
The University of Bedfordshire’s library has received an award of excellence for its environmental performance.
New study finds vulnerability risks lead people into human trafficking
Vulnerability to human trafficking and modern slavery is influenced by overlapping and interconnected risk factors which cut across individual, household, family, community and structural dynamics according to a new study.
Expert warns of burnout among academics who work when sick
Research shows that UK academics who work while sick suffer higher levels of emotional exhaustion and lower job satisfaction.
Benefits of physical activity to be explored at Beds Talk
With the start of a new year, becoming healthier and more active is a priority for many.